Health

Leighton Hospital trust unveils plan for research centre of excellence

Leighton Hospital trust unveils plan for research centre of excellence

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust which runs Leighton Hospital has unveiled ambitious plans to become a North West centre of excellence for research and development by 2029.

Its plans focus on expanding opportunities for local people to take part in the latest trials, while enabling staff to lead and support more cutting-edge advancements.

March 25, 2026
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.

The independent regulator assessed the hospice, which covers Nantwich area, across key areas including safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

March 20, 2026
Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

Remarkable Jean, 95, defies odds at Nantwich fitness group

A 95-year-old has defied her age and the odds to become a member of a fitness group in Nantwich.

Jean Boyns, from Audlem, first joined One You Cheshire East’s Stand Strong programme at the incredible age of 93 after breaking her hip.

March 18, 2026
New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

New Leighton Hospital project appoints build partners

Bosses behind the new Leighton Hospital project have appointed 10 industry construction partners to the Hospital 2.0 Alliance (H2A).

The New Hospital Programme says it marks a “significant milestone” in delivering the largest hospital building programme in a generation, including the new Leighton in Crewe.

March 13, 2026
Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Residents in Nantwich are being encouraged to wear red, learn a life-saving skill and move together for heart health as Dabbers Dash marks UK Heart Month tomorrow (February 21st).

The free monthly run, walk or wheel — led by Paul McIntyre — takes place around Barony Park once a month.

February 20, 2026
Cheerbrook staff in Nantwich support end-of-life care service

Cheerbrook staff in Nantwich support end-of-life care service

Big-hearted staff at Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich have stepped forward to help keep an end-of-life care service going in memory of their co-founder.

The service was first launched in memory of Cheerbrook boss Andrew Shufflebotham two years ago.

February 12, 2026
Cheshire College students embark on Leighton Hospital scheme

Cheshire College students embark on Leighton Hospital scheme

Students from Cheshire College – South & West have been working alongside construction, design and healthcare professionals to explore how sustainable travel can shape the future of Leighton Hospital.

Eleven T Level Design, Surveying and Planning students took part in an industry-led Active Travel in Hospital Design workshop.

February 11, 2026
Leighton Hospital launches new walking aid reuse service

Leighton Hospital launches new walking aid reuse service

Leighton Hospital has launched a new walking aid reuse service to boost access to equipment and help the environment.

Patients can now return mobility aids they no longer need to the Outpatient Physiotherapy department at Leighton Hospital.

February 9, 2026
Right at Home in Nantwich to offer free life-saving CPR sessions

Right at Home in Nantwich to offer free life-saving CPR sessions

Residents in Nantwich are invited to Right at Home South Cheshire’s free CPR awareness sessions in Nantwich next month in support of British Heart Foundation Heart Month.

The RevivR sessions will be Mondays throughout February, from 1pm to 4pm at The Old Penny Bank on Welsh Row in Nantwich.

January 23, 2026
More dental appointments available for South Cheshire residents

More dental appointments available for South Cheshire residents

Extra appointments have been available for people in South Cheshire who need urgent dental care, including for those who don’t have a usual dentist.

It is part of the 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments being rolled out across the country, announced by the government in February last year.

January 20, 2026
Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

Nantwich bar owners launch defib campaign after customer’s death

The co-owners of a popular Nantwich bar have launched a campaign for more defibrillators in town venues after the tragic death of a customer.

Devoted dad and stepdad Neil Gilbert died after suffering a cardiac arrest while in GOAT bar on High Street in Nantwich on December 21st.

January 15, 2026
Nantwich personal trainer sets kettleball world record

Nantwich personal trainer sets kettleball world record

A personal trainer from Nantwich has landed a new world record for swinging a kettleball for a staggering 12 hours.

Max Jarrett pushed himself to the limit physically and mentally to raise money for his chosen charity, Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide.

December 17, 2025
Full plans submitted to CEC for new Leighton Hospital

Full plans submitted to CEC for new Leighton Hospital

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has formally submitted a planning application for a new Leighton Hospital on land next to the existing site.

The application, submitted to Cheshire East Council, includes a six-storey hospital plus rooftop plant, with ancillary buildings for a Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and new energy infrastructure.

December 16, 2025