Hospital, police and MP award certificates for South Cheshire lockdown children
Leighton Hospital, Cheshire Police and Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan have launched a “certificate” scheme to reward youngsters staying home during lockdown.
Health
New intravenous medication service launches for South Cheshire patients
A new service has been set up to provide intravenous medication to Cheshire people in their own home.
“IV at Home” will allow patients to receive medication through intravenous injections in their own homes rather than having to remain in hospital.
Nantwich scientist on COVID-19 testing frontline at Govt mega-lab
A scientist from Nantwich is one of a group of Cancer Research UK volunteers testing thousands of patient samples each day for coronavirus.
Sophie Richardson, 22, is based at the new Lighthouse Lab at Alderley Park in Cheshire, led by Medicines Discovery Catapult.
Cheshire GP urges residents to keep seeking treatment
A Cheshire GP and senior health boss is urging residents to keep seeking treatment.
Dr Andrew Wilson, Clinical Chair of NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, spoke out as part of a national drive to encourage people to continue to access care and treatment they need.
New Cheshire East service supports unpaid carers
Cheshire East Council has launched a service to support thousands of unpaid carers across the borough during the Covid-19 crisis.
Nantwich firm Direct Access sources millions of PPE items to help care homes
Nantwich firm Direct Access has sourced millions of items of Personal Protective Equipment to help local authorities, care homes and disability organisations fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steven Mifsud, boss of the disability access consultancy, based at Regents Centre off London Road, says they have used international contacts to bring supplies to the UK.
Nantwich residents pedal and run their way to NHS fundraising success
Two Nantwich residents have helped raise thousands of pounds for NHS Charities – by pedalling and running thousands of miles in their own homes!
Reaseheath College staff help develop vital NHS equipment
Reaseheath College staff have been making a difference to the working lives of frontline NHS staff in the region.
Lecturers at the Nantwich college have designed and produced attachments which make surgical face-masks more comfortable to wear.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Oliver Bennett as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Mr Bennett will begin in post on Friday July 17 to lead operational delivery and performance of the trust’s services.
CEC praises companies helping “shielded” residents during COVID-19 pandemic
Scores of companies which have helped “shielded” Cheshire East residents during the Coronavirus pandemic have been praised by council chiefs.
The NHS identified 1.5 million people most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they catch COVID-19 and who have been asked to stay at home for at least 12 weeks from being notified.
Nantwich firm making NHS face shields “overwhelmed” by response
A Nantwich firm which started making face shields for NHS frontline COVID-19 staff, has been “overwhelmed” by people wanting to help after the story featured on Nantwich News.
Staff at Gateway Electronic Components wanted to use their specialist 3D printers to construct shields for frontline staff in the local area.
Local COVID-19 testing for key workers now at Leighton Hospital
South Cheshire key workers or members of their household experiencing Coronavirus symptoms can book a Covid-19 test at Leighton Hospital.
Leighton and Countess of Chester Hospital are now running local satellite sites to carry out such tests, administered by Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Groups.
St Luke’s Hospice unveils “daisy” as symbol of appeal for hope
This daisy is the symbol of hope for St Luke’s Hospice this summer as it launches its “Appeal for Hope”.
The Cheshire hospice is inviting people to pre-order one of the ornamental flowers in return for a donation to the as a sign of hope that better times will come.
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