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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.

Local NHS charity launches new Easter fundraising event

Calling all East Cheshire spring bunnies! ECHO, the charity of East Cheshire NHS Trust, has announced their new event for Easter 2023, the Bunny Hop.

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Non-urgent appointments to be cancelled due to strike action

The British Medical Association has announced planned strike action in England beginning with a 72-hour full walkout from 13th March to 16th March 2023 amid ongoing talks with the UK Government. As a result, we are expecting that a number of junior doctors that work at East Cheshire NHS Trust will be on strike during this time.

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Sisters to take on gruelling challenges to raise funds for ECHO charity

Two sisters are preparing to take on demanding physical challenges to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Trust’s ECHO charity

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Junior Doctor NHS industrial action – 13th – 16th March

The BMA has announced planned strike action in England beginning at 06:59 on Monday 13 March 2023 and finishing at 06:59 on Thursday 16 March 2023 amid ongoing talks with the UK Government.

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Granada Reports star hosts return of pancake race!

Crowds flocked to Macclesfield town centre as the annual pancake day race for East Cheshire NHS Trust's ECHO charity made a welcome comeback for the first time in three years.

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Trust staff member recognised with award after saving neighbour’s life

Mary Beech has been recognised with an award after saving a neighbour’s life whilst at home.

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Staff Appreciation Week

Today, on Valentine’s Day, staff across East Cheshire NHS Trust were gifted with tasty treats from the Executive team to thank them for everything they do to look after our patients and their families.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust features on ITV News

Staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust have been featured in a Behind the Scenes ITV national news story which aired last night, showcasing how the trust’s services are working together with local partners to reduce A&E waiting times and avoid hospital admissions.

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Industrial Action Information

East Cheshire NHS Trust will be affected by the upcoming Chartered Society of Physiotherapy industrial action taking place on Thursday 9th February 2023.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust is delighted to announce that Aislinn O’Dwyer has been appointed to the role of Chair

NHS England has confirmed the appointment of Aislinn O’Dwyer as Chair of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust welcomes ITV News to film special report and showcase how services are working to improve patient experience

East Cheshire NHS Trust welcomed ITV News through its doors to film a special report on the work being done across the system to improve the experience for patients.

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Macclesfield’s annual Pancake Race back for 2023!

The annual event will be taking place on Shrove Tuesday (21st February 2023) to raise funds for East Cheshire NHS Trust’s ECHO charity.

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