Read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.
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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.
Community colleagues celebrated for excellence in local theatre
Two of the Trust’s community colleagues have been recognised at the Association of Community Theatre (ACT) Spotlight Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to local theatre, following their involvement in a special stage adaptation of the BBC sitcom The Good Life celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Contractors donate Christmas tree to Trust
A construction company who work closely with East Cheshire NHS Trust have generously donated a Christmas tree for the second year running.
Local fundraiser wins prestigious community champion award for incredible charity efforts
Gena Moors, a former patient at Macclesfield Hospital, has been honoured with the Community Champion Award at The Cheshire Club – The Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards 2025 for her incredible dedication to fundraising.
North West patients urged to use the right NHS service as survey reveals non-emergency A&E attendance
People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore throats.
Dementia garden at Macclesfield Hospital wins silver at North West in Bloom Awards
Staff and volunteers are celebrating after the dementia garden on Ward 9 at Macclesfield District General Hospital won silver at the recent North West Bloom Awards (NWIB).
Christmas Appeal - wear something festive!
This festive season, we’re inviting colleagues across the Trust to support our Christmas Appeal and help bring a little extra joy.
Thousands of bed days saved as Virtual Ward service continues to expand across East Cheshire
East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Virtual Wards programme is continuing to grow, delivering hospital-level, consultant-led care to patients in their own homes, and saving thousands of bed days in the process.
Tesco Congleton launches Christmas Toy Appeal in support of East Cheshire NHS Trust Children’s Ward
East Cheshire NHS Charity is delighted to announce that Tesco Congleton has launched a Christmas Toy Appeal to help bring festive cheer to young patients spending time on the children’s ward at Macclesfield District General Hospital this December.
Road closure and repairs at Macclesfield District General Hospital until Sunday 23rd November
A section of Macclesfield District General Hospital's access road will be closed until Sunday 23rd November.
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 14th November to 7am on Wednesday 19th November.
Sarah leading the way in boosting breast screening uptake across Cheshire and Stockport
Improving access to breast screening and reducing health inequalities is at the heart of Sarah Howson Probert’s role as Improving Breast Screening Uptake Officer for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Inspirational fundraiser Gena Moors visits Breast Care Unit to see lifesaving ultrasound machine funded by her ‘Splash of Pink’ campaign
Colleagues from Macclesfield Hospital’s Breast Care Unit welcomed inspirational fundraiser Gena Moors to see the new ultrasound machine funded by her ‘Splash of Pink’ campaign.
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