Health

Richmond Villages Willaston walks 30 miles for Dementia UK

Richmond Villages Willaston walks 30 miles for Dementia UK

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.

October 10, 2024
Cheshire East to stop firms advertising unhealthy food and drinks

Cheshire East to stop firms advertising unhealthy food and drinks

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.

October 9, 2024
Planning for new Leighton Hospital can progress, say Ministers

Planning for new Leighton Hospital can progress, say Ministers

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.

September 30, 2024
Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

Leighton Hospital “Healthier Futures” microsite goes live

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.

September 24, 2024
Leighton Hospital endoscopy team shortlisted for major award

Leighton Hospital endoscopy team shortlisted for major award

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.

September 21, 2024
Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines

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.

September 7, 2024
NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine

Vulnerable older people in Cheshire will receive the first ever RSV vaccine as health chiefs prepare for winter.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world.

September 5, 2024
Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

Nantwich woman hails leisure centre for cardio recovery

A Nantwich woman who suffered a cardiac arrest a year ago has hailed the leisure centre’s rehab programme for helping her recover.

Jane Mosby managed to complete Everybody’s “Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV” programme at Nantwich Leisure Centre alongside health advisor Rachel Evans.

September 3, 2024
Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital seeks more therapy dogs for patients

Leighton Hospital bosses are urging dog owners to sign up for a scheme that allows therapy pets to visit its patients.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust wants to encourage more people to become a volunteer and bring their amazing animals to Leighton Hospital.

August 24, 2024
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity unveils end-of-life patient therapy

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is trialling new complementary therapy for end-of-life patients thanks to funding in memory of a Nantwich man.

Therapy aims to provide comfort and to help patients feel calm in their final weeks.

August 22, 2024
Nantwich first responder stopped by NWAS from using blue lights

Nantwich first responder stopped by NWAS from using blue lights

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Ambulance chiefs have stopped an experienced volunteer life-saving medic in Nantwich from driving to emergencies on blue lights, sparking fears the time delay could cost lives.

Gavin Palin has been with the ambulance service in Nantwich for 23 years and has responded to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, on blue lights in the area for the past two decades.

August 21, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich MP seeks Leighton Hospital assurances

Crewe & Nantwich MP seeks Leighton Hospital assurances

New Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has raised concerns about the future of Leighton Hospital after the Chancellor’s announcement this week.

Rachel Reeves said on Monday that a number of Tory projects would have to be shelved due to what she called a £20 billion budget blackhole.

July 31, 2024
Period Dignity campaign gathers pace in South Cheshire

Period Dignity campaign gathers pace in South Cheshire

A campaign to ensure period dignity for women and girls has won high profile support as it gathers pace across South Cheshire.

Health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire has welcomed Nantwich Town Council and Crewe Town Council onboard as it works towards making Cheshire a beacon for Period Dignity.

July 31, 2024