Leighton Hospital visiting restrictions lifted
Temporary visiting restrictions on all adult wards at Leighton Hospital have been lifted.
The restrictions were imposed to stop an outbreak of winter norovirus among patients and staff.
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Nantwich man tackles London Marathon for “one brick at a time” project
A Nantwich man will be running the London Marathon to help raise money for “One Brick at a Time” project.
Martin Packham, a member of running club South Cheshire Harriers, will be tackling the world’s most famous road race in April.
Unsafe sunbeds found in Nantwich and Crewe crackdown
Two thirds of sunbeds tested in Cheshire East were not safe enough, startling figures have revealed.
In an inspection of tanning salons across Nantwich, Crewe and other towns, only 32 of 90 sunbeds met European safety standards.
Weston student’s Christmas lights raise £5,720 for hospice
A South Cheshire student raised almost £6,000 for a hospice with a cottage Christmas lights display!
And Graham Witter’s efforts will be lighting up the faces of poorly youngsters being cared for at Donna Louise Hospice.
Leighton Hospital consultant to cycle to Paris in aid of scanner appeal
A consultant at Leighton Hospital is swapping patients for pedals – to cycle to Paris in aid of the scanner appeal.
Dr Iftikhar, a Consultant Radiologist for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will be participating in the London to Paris Charity Cycle Challenge from July 22-26.
Norovirus outbreak forces Leighton Hospital visitor crackdown
Leighton Hospital chiefs are restricting visitors as they battle an outbreak of the winter Norovirus bug.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) said restrictions are now in place on all adult wards at Leighton Hospital.
“Send us your Elfie” campaign raises £120 for Leighton Hospital scanner
More than £120 was raised for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity by its “Send us your Elfie” campaign.
The cash will go towards the charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal at Leighton Hospital.
Leighton Hospital earns “good” rating from Care Quality Commission
Leighton Hospital’s trust has been rated as “good” in the latest Care Quality Commission findings.
The report on Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) was compiled after an inspection by the CQC in October 2014.
Nantwich hosts Alzheimer’s Society courses for carers
New courses for carers are being held in Nantwich by Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East.
The courses aim to help the carers of people affected by dementia cope with their roles.
UK obesity awareness tour visits Nantwich and Crewe
A UK tour by a team promoting National Obesity Awareness Week visited Nantwich and Crewe today (January 17).
Dean Sidley and Lucy Miller organised a mobile roadshow to travel from Dorset up through the country.
Nantwich teenager turns Brine Leas project into a life-saver!
A Nantwich teenager is doing a school project with a difference – to save lives.
Brine Leas Academy student Harrison Lunt is taking an Extended Project Qualification to fund more life-saving defibrillators for his fellow pupils and staff.
Nantwich man lost third of body weight in Everybody Challenge
Health bosses in South Cheshire hope a Nantwich man’s story will inspire others to get fit in 2015.
Stuart Vaughan, 24, lost nine stone in just six months after taking on the Everybody Challenge.
Leighton Hospital maternity unit in line for national award
The maternity service at Leighton Hospital serving Crewe and Nantwich has been shortlisted for a national award.
The unit, managed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), will compete against hospitals from Hampshire and Basildon for the Mothercare Maternity Service of the Year award.
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