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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.

NHS urges public to come forward for care during GP collective action

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday 1 August).

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Hospital staff on mission to help patients get home quicker

Staff at Macclesfield District General Hospital have starred in a new information video produced to encourage inpatients in hospital to ‘get up, get dressed and get moving’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Local pupils dig in to help wellbeing garden at Congleton War Memorial Hospital

Over 75 local school children have been showcasing their growing love for gardening by supporting with the transformation of a wellbeing garden at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.

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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.

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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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An evening at Congleton War Memorial to showcase the Hospital in its centenary year

The next Health Matters event hosted by East Cheshire NHS Trust will be showcasing Congleton War Memorial Hospital, which celebrated 100 years of service on 22nd May 2024.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust achieves silver award for work with Armed Forces

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.

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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.

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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.

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