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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.

Road closure next week – Bexton Road, Knutsford

Patients and staff with be able to access Knutsford District and Community Hospital, despite a planned road closure of Bexton Road next week.

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Announcement – Katherine Sheerin leaving role of Director of Transformation and Partnerships at East Cheshire NHS Trust

Katherine Sheerin will be leaving her role of Director of Transformation and Partnerships at East Cheshire NHS Trust at the end of December to take up the position of Chief Commissioning Officer at NHS Greater Manchester ICB.

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Inspirational hospital volunteer’s efforts to help patient stay and speed up recovery

One volunteer’s unwavering dedication at Macclesfield District
General Hospital is making a profound difference for patients and
their journey to recovery

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Former Macclesfield Hospital patient is having a ball after success of second Splash of Pink event

A former patient at Macclesfield Hospital is hoping to hit the jackpot after hosting her second dazzling event to raise vital funds for the breast care unit that saved her life.

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Macclesfield Hospital staff making tree-mendous effort to raise money for dementia garden

A group of staff from Macclesfield District General Hospital will be taking to the streets of Macclesfield dressed as trees next month, to raise funds to help renovate a much-needed garden space for dementia patients at the hospital, through East Cheshire NHS Charity.

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NHS announces plans to prepare for busy winter period

The NHS is upgrading its 24-hour live data centres to manage demand, strengthening same day emergency care and offering more falls services for older people, as part of actions set out today to prepare for this winter.

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Double delight for East Cheshire NHS Trust as staff and volunteers shortlisted for two prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024

The care, compassion and dedication of staff and volunteers at East Cheshire NHS Trust will be recognised at this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards, with the Trust shortlisted nationally in two categories.

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Denise Robson: ‘You can tell the people of Congleton love and appreciate their hospital. It’s their hospital and they really value it.’

Healthcare Assistant on the Aston Unit, Denise Robson, shares her experiences of working at the hospital and talks about her pride at being recognised for her voluntary work with local veterans.

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Wellbeing garden commemorating centenary year of Congleton War Memorial Hospital opens

A charity funded initiative to create a wellbeing garden for staff and patients at Congleton War Memorial Hospital has opened.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust celebrates workforce diversity, with more than 60 nationalities from across the globe now represented

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s workforce now includes colleagues from more than 60 nations across the globe, with staff from overseas playing a key role in providing excellent patient care across its services.

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When did you last check your blood pressure? This week is know your numbers week

Know Your Numbers Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of checking your blood pressure, especially for those who are aged 40 or over. 

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Pregnant women and adults aged 75 to 79 urged to come forward for national RSV vaccination programme

From 1 September 2024, two new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes will be introduced for older adults aged 75 to 79 years old, and pregnant women.

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