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.
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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”.
Tenants urged to report poor housing to landlords before CEC action
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Tenants living in substandard housing are urged to contact their landlord in writing before approaching the council so there is evidence to help with any enforcement action.
A report to Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing board said there are clear links between poor housing conditions and health.
Cheshire East takes harder line on care providers hiking prices
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.
Mental health worker from Nantwich scoops major honour
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.
Open day to mark Macmillan Cancer Unit £80k upgrade
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.
Family urge ambulance re-think over Nantwich rapid response volunteer
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.
Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles
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.
Nantwich Clinic team conquer Three Peaks for charity
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.
Leighton Hospital opens new research facility after £40k funding
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.
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.
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.
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.
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