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.
Health Matters - An evening at Congleton War Memorial Hospital
This week, the latest Trust Health Matters event celebrated Congleton War Memorial Hospital in its centenary year.
Message for patients
We are currently experiencing some technical issues regarding the issuing of patient letters to GPs, which has resulted in a small number being released to the wrong GP practice.
NHS England responds to global IT outage
Systems are now back online, and patients with an NHS appointment this week should continue to attend unless told not to.
NHS Equality campaign launched during Disability Pride Month
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is raising awareness of the importance of fully accessible health services for patients across the region with sensory disabilities or other communication needs.
New ophthalmology clinics open at Congleton War Memorial Hospital as part of Community Diagnostic Centre development
Thousands of patients are set to benefit from the launch of a new ophthalmology service at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
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East Cheshire NHS Trust achieves silver award for work with veterans
East Cheshire NHS Trust has achieved a silver award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its commitment to the care and wellbeing of armed forces veterans.
Generous League of Friends donation benefiting patients at Congleton War Memorial Hospital
Patients on the Aston Unit at Congleton War Memorial Hospital are benefitting from brand new equipment thanks to a generous donation from The League of Friends of Macclesfield and Congleton Hospitals.
Consultants walk over 150km at Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge in aid of Dementia Ward at Macclesfield District General Hospital
Two consultants from Macclesfield Hospital have raised over £2,000 for the dementia ward after walking over 150km at the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge.
Junior Doctor strike action to impact services at East Cheshire NHS Trust
The British Medical Association has announced planned strike action in England with a walkout of Junior Doctors from 7am on Thursday 27th June until 7am Tuesday 2nd July.
Shirley Jones: ‘Everyone works together for the same goal, everybody contributes and it feels like we are all part of one family’
Staff Nurse on Aston Unit, Shirley Jones, shares her experiences of working at a hospital that continues to have a special place in her life.
Return of Maternity and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services to Poynton
East Cheshire NHS Trust is delighted to confirm that, alongside the continuation of Podiatry services, Maternity and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services have returned locally to Poynton.
Congleton’s communities gather to celebrate centenary year of Congleton War Memorial Hospital
Hundreds of people gathered on Bank Holiday Monday at Congleton Park to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
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