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News and Events

Read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.

Welcome to our News and Events page.

Here you can read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.

Nurse’s commitment helps patients breathe easier in East Cheshire

People across East Cheshire living with respiratory conditions have been benefiting from a dedicated support group for over a year, thanks to the efforts of Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Jane Kent.

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Local bands to unite with ‘Evening of Rock Music’ in aid of East Cheshire NHS Charity

A Macclesfield Hospital consultant is bringing together colleagues, musicians, and the local community for a night of live music in support of East Cheshire NHS Charity.

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Donna’s Kilimanjaro trek to support Emergency Department training and honour her Mum as challenge of a lifetime set to get underway

A Macclesfield Hospital colleague is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of her late mother and to raise funds for colleague training in the hospital’s Emergency Department (ED).

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East Cheshire NHS Trust’s care home support initiative shortlisted for two national awards

A nurse-led initiative to reduce avoidable admissions from care homes to the Emergency Department (ED) at Macclesfield Hospital, has been nominated for two categories at this year’s national Nursing Times Awards.

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Macclesfield Hospital colleagues race against the clock as they take on National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Emergency Department

Staff from Macclesfield Hospital’s Emergency Department will be reaching new heights in August as they take on the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds aimed at enhancing the experience for both staff and patients.

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Disruption lies ahead as resident doctor strike action set to affect East Cheshire NHS Trust services

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a five-day walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25th July to 7am on Wednesday 30th July.

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Trust signs Anti-Racism statement

East Cheshire NHS Trust has signed an anti-racism statement, pledging to uphold zero tolerance towards racism in any form.

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Donna set for challenge of a lifetime with Kilimanjaro climb in aid of Macclesfield Hospital’s Emergency Department

A dedicated member of Macclesfield Hospital’s Emergency Department will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime in September as she climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of raising funds to enhance the training and development opportunities for her colleagues.

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Macclesfield Hospital Emergency Department (ED) road repair

The main ED access road as you arrive on the Macclesfield Hospital site from Victoria Road, will be closed this Saturday 5th July to undergo essential tarmac resurfacing.

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East Cheshire NHS colleagues celebrate success at Dementia Care Awards 

Two colleagues from the Trust are celebrating after triumphing at the inaugural Dementia Care Awards in London.

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Work continues on new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) development at Congleton War Memorial Hospital

Work is continuing on the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) development at Congleton War Memorial Hospital, with the installation of several modular buildings last week.

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Community colleagues set to shine in 50th anniversary stage adaptation of beloved BBC sitcom 'The Good Life'

Community colleagues from East Cheshire NHS Trust are stepping into the spotlight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved BBC sitcom 'The Good Life.

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