Health

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

More than 50 extra parking spaces for Leighton Hospital

Leighton Hospital chiefs are creating 56 extra parking spaces for patients and visitors at the site.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is to expand the public car park located opposite the maternity department.

January 18, 2025
Leighton Hospital to hold recruitment day to fill 80 vacancies

Leighton Hospital to hold recruitment day to fill 80 vacancies

Mid Cheshire Hospitals is hosting a recruitment event for theatre nurses and operating department practitioners on January 25 to fill 80 vacancies.

The event will take place in the Treatment Centre at Leighton Hospital from 10am-4pm, with interviews also taking place on the day.

January 17, 2025
Visitors to Leighton Hospital urged to wear masks

Visitors to Leighton Hospital urged to wear masks

Visitors to Leighton Hospital are being urged to wear masks as the trust battle against rising cases of flu and other respiratory viruses.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust is reintroducing face masks in clinical areas of its hospitals from today (Thursday January 9).

January 9, 2025
Cheshire College unveils sensory space for students

Cheshire College unveils sensory space for students

Cheshire College has unveiled a new “Sensory Space” to support students on its Crewe campus.

The aims is to provide a haven for students with neuro-divergent conditions when they are feeling overwhelmed or needing a quiet space.

January 7, 2025
Work to start on new Leighton Hospital building

Work to start on new Leighton Hospital building

Groundworks will start at Leighton Hospital in January for a new modular building next to the entrance of the Outpatients Department.

The building, scheduled to arrive in early March, will house Audiology and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services, which are due to relocate to the new facilities in summer 2025.

December 31, 2024
Leighton Hospital endoscopy team earns national accreditation

Leighton Hospital endoscopy team earns national accreditation

The Endoscopy team at Leighton Hospital has received national accreditation.

The award comes after a review by the Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG).

December 30, 2024
Cheshire charity chief from Nantwich set for Arctic challenge

Cheshire charity chief from Nantwich set for Arctic challenge

A charity boss from Nantwich is to undertake an Arctic Frontier Challenge to raise funds for families affected by childhood cancers.

Richard Driffield, CEO of The Joshua Tree charity, will set out on January 15 for a three-day journey spanning 40 miles inside the Arctic Circle.

December 28, 2024
Leighton Hospital visiting hours extended over festive season

Leighton Hospital visiting hours extended over festive season

Leighton Hospital visiting hours will be extended over the Christmas period – with two more days added for the festive season.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust says visiting hours for adult inpatients will be between 11am and 8pm on
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

December 20, 2024
Work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2026

Work on new Leighton Hospital to start in 2026

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A planning application for the new Leighton Hospital should be submitted by April next year with the aim of construction starting at the end of 2026.

Chris Knight, programme director at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said the new building would be the size of about 15 football pitches and be sited on land which had been bought next to the existing hospital.

December 19, 2024
Councillors “bemused” after quizzing NWAS chief over Nantwich medic

Councillors “bemused” after quizzing NWAS chief over Nantwich medic

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East councillors appeared bemused after quizzing North West Ambulance Service bosses over why an experienced life-saving volunteer medic has been stopped from driving to emergencies on blue lights.

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 for the past two decades.

December 19, 2024
Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

A diabetic five-year-old Nantwich girl has been fundraising for a diabetes charity by selling magical reindeer food!

Little Sofia decided she wanted to raise awareness after she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

December 16, 2024
Trust launches live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital

Trust launches live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital

Residents can now access the live A&E waiting times at Leighton Hospital online.

The times are now being featured on the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust website.

November 29, 2024
Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

Hospital trust earns Government honour for its support of Armed Forces

The trust running Leighton Hospital has received a top national honour for its work supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust claimed a prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme”.

November 26, 2024