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A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

A530 on track to re-open next week, says Cheshire East

The A530 Middlewich Road is set to re-open next week, Cheshire East Council has confirmed.

The key road has been closed since May last year between Pyms Lane and Leighton Hospital as part of the North West Crewe Package (NWCP) scheme.

February 13, 2023
Leighton Hospital trust chiefs launch new “remote” care service

Leighton Hospital trust chiefs launch new “remote” care service

Leighton Hospital bosses have launched a new service aimed at helping patients managing their long-term conditions at home.

The Remote Monitoring Service is provided by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP).

January 31, 2023
Leighton Hospital chiefs “grateful” for public’s festive donations

Leighton Hospital chiefs “grateful” for public’s festive donations

Bosses at Leighton Hospital have said they are “grateful” for the many donations received from residents and businesses, despite the cost of living crisis.

Donations received by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH) included the biggest toy collection to date, arranged by Tesco Extra and contributed to by customers and staff.

January 23, 2023
Reaseheath toy collection brings Christmas cheer to hospital children

Reaseheath toy collection brings Christmas cheer to hospital children

Generous staff and students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have donated 256 presents to bring Christmas cheer to young people spending the festive season in Leighton Hospital.

The collection was organised by the college’s Wellbeing Team and donated through a Christmas toy appeal organised annually by the Dabbers Scooter Club.

December 23, 2022
Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Independent shops in Nantwich have teamed up to produce this Christmas card which they hope will raise money for charity.

A number of shops – which also put on eye-catching festive window displays – hope the card will be as successful.

November 23, 2022
Utility firms not turning up blamed on delayed A530 re-opening

Utility firms not turning up blamed on delayed A530 re-opening

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Utility firms failing to turn up for essential work added to delays to the A530 Middlewich Road closure and can’t be forced to pay compensation, a councillor has said.

Middlewich Road, which has been closed between Pyms Lane and Smithy Lane since May, was due to re-open this month.

October 21, 2022
Leighton Hospital seeks to built new modular ward

Leighton Hospital seeks to built new modular ward

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital bosses have applied for permission to build a new two-storey modular ward on its Crewe site.

The Crewe hospital was built in the 1970s using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete panels (RAAC planks) in the roof which now need replacing on safety grounds.

October 19, 2022
Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

Leighton Hospital beds blocked due to care worker shortage

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Leighton Hospital beds are being taken up by medically-fit patients who can’t be discharged because of the lack of care workers to look after them in the community.

Cheshire East Cllr Brendan Murphy said there were lots of reports of people in hospital who didn’t need to be there.

September 3, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals receives baby friendly award

Mid Cheshire Hospitals receives baby friendly award

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) which runs Leighton Hospital has been awarded the Baby Friendly Award.

It is the first health care facility in Cheshire and Merseyside to gain recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.

August 30, 2022
Dulcie in hospital

NWCP bosses “sorry” for Wistaston mum’s horror journey

Council chiefs and contractors said they are “sorry” after we revealed one Wistaston mum’s traumatic journey to Leighton Hospital with her seriously ill baby.

We told how Dawn Nelson was left confused and in tears as she tried to negotiate the Middlewich Road road closures and diversions to reach the hospital late at night.

July 12, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Latest statistics have placed Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in the bottom six in England for hitting A&E waiting time targets, says a report.

It says the trust – which runs Leighton Hospital – only managed to ensure 59.9% of patients in A&E were admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival in May.

July 2, 2022
NHS charity funds high-tech X-ray machine at Leighton Hospital

NHS charity funds high-tech X-ray machine at Leighton Hospital

A state-of-the-art “mini C-arm” X-ray machine has been funded by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity which enables patients to receive faster treatment and frees up theatre slots for others.

The £52,000 machine improves the care and experience for people who attend the Emergency Department at Leighton Hospital with a suspected broken bone.

June 27, 2022
Health worker reveals impact of road closure on Leighton Hospital journey times

Health worker reveals impact of road closure on Leighton Hospital journey times

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A health worker doing 12-hour shifts says the A530 Middlewich Road closure is adding an extra one hour to her journey to Leighton Hospital every day if she uses the official diversion route.

The woman, who asked not to be named, says she is currently using the gridlocked Minshull New Road rat-run to save time and fuel.

June 8, 2022