By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council says it is taking a hard line with care providers who hike up their prices above cost increases meaning some residents may have to move homes.
The council’s adult services directorate is forecasting a £20 million overspend at the end of this financial year.
A passionate mental health worker who supports unpaid carers in Nantwich has won a major award.
Daryhl Lewis, from Cheshire East All Ages Carers Hub, was named the North West Social Care Newcomer of the Year at the regional Great British Care Awards.
The Macmillan Cancer Unit team at Leighton Hospital is to stage an Open Day to mark the site’s £80,000 refurbishment.
There will be live entertainment, refreshments, the chance to chat to staff, and a raffle at the event on November 16 from 10am to 2pm.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The family of a boy whose life was saved by the rapid response of a Nantwich volunteer medic has urged ambulance chiefs to reverse their decision to stop him driving to emergencies on blue lights.
Emergency medical technician Gavin Palin took just minutes, driving through the busy Nantwich traffic, to get to three-year-old Matthew Anderson who had suffered a cardiac arrest in a town centre shop.
Two local Christie cancer patients are among hundreds who have collectively saved more than 1.7 million miles of travelling.
Philip Harris, from Nantwich, and Christine Heath, of Wybunbury, are two of many benefiting from a network of local cancer centres and treatment at home developed by The Christie.
Health Clinic bosses in Nantwich put their best feet forward to tackle the gruelling “Three Peaks Challenge” in aid of a charity.
Tom and Gill Fox, who run The Nantwich Clinic health and wellbeing hub in Willaston, were part of a group who took on the 24-hour challenge.
A new Clinical Research Unit has opened to help Leighton Hospital staff support more studies that improve care for patients.
The Trust received £40,000 of funding from the Clinical Research Network – North West Coast to create the facility at Leighton.
Staff, residents and beloved pets at Richmond Villages Willaston walked 30 miles in September in support of Dementia UK.
Throughout the month, they donned their walking shoes to cover the miles to raise funds and awareness of a charity that supports families affected by dementia.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is to stop companies advertising unhealthy food and drinks on council-owned land, buildings and vehicles.
The new policy was adopted last week and will be rolled out by the director of public health.
Ambitious plans to develop Leighton Hospital can continue as it will be exempt from Labour’s review of the New Hospital Programme.
The government has announced that Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Trust’s scheme will be allowed to progress.
Leighton Hospital chiefs have launched a new microsite to keep people informed on plans to develop their “health and care neighbourhood”.
The site will be the central hub for news, updates, and events about the new hospital programme.
The endoscopy team at Leighton Hospital has been shortlisted for the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce Awards.
It will compete in the “Best Employer for Staff Recognition and Engagement” category.
Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.
Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.
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