NHS Cheshire rolls out first ever RSV vaccine
Vulnerable older people in Cheshire will receive the first ever RSV vaccine as health chiefs prepare for winter.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infant mortality around the world.
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South Cheshire residents urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes
People across South Cheshire are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors this Christmas and early in the New Year.
Unions have announced a 72-hour walkout of junior doctors from 7am on Wednesday December 20 to 7am on Saturday December 23.
NHS plans to improve access to GPs in South Cheshire
A new report sets out NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s plan for improving access to GPs across South Cheshire.
Regional health chiefs want to make it easier and simpler for patients to access the care they need.
Stigma around suicide “massive problem”, expert tell CEC councillors
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Suicide must be de-stigmatised and there should be more awareness if more deaths are to be prevented, an NHS expert told Cheshire East councillors.
Consultant nurse Mike Caulfield, who co-chairs the Cheshire and Wirral Suicide Prevention and Intervention Group, was informing the council’s scrutiny committee about the partnership’s suicide prevention strategy.
Author to visit Nantwich to talk about history of NHS
By Jonathan White
Author Andrew Seaton will talk about his first book “Our NHS” at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on August 22.
Andrew trained in the UK and US, holding a PhD in History from New York University, an MA in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine from King’s College London, and a BA in History from University of Oxford.
South Cheshire Covid-19 heroes honoured at Number 10 event
COVID-19 heroes from South Cheshire attended a special Number 10 Reception as part of the NHS 75th anniversary celebrations.
Roger Morris, Raj Patel and Karen Cotici were invited to honour their roles in helping protect the local population during the pandemic.
LETTER: NHS needs better management and less bureaucrats
Dear Editor,
What the NHS needs is much better management and less bureaucrats, pen-pushers and equality and diversity advisers.
Hospital waiting lists have reached a record high of 7.4 million….and that is in England alone.
NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards
NHS staff from Crewe and Nantwich have been shortlisted for the NHS Parliamentary Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding contribution of staff and volunteers working in the health service.
Stephanie Wedgwood elected new Mayor of Nantwich
The new Mayor of Nantwich Stephanie Wedgwood was sworn in at the town council meeting in Nantwich Civic Hall tonight (May 18).
Cllr Wedgwood, born and bred in Nantwich, has taken over the chains as Mayor from Cllr Peter Groves.
More than half Cheshire care home residents get spring Covid-19 vaccine
The NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in Cheshire has vaccinated more than half of adult care home residents in the first few weeks, figures show.
Teams of NHS staff had visited more than 50% of the care homes in the region by end of April.
People in South Cheshire urged to join NHS organ donor register
People in South Cheshire are being urged to become a lifesaver – by registering as an NHS organ donor.
NHS Blood and Transplant, which oversees organ donation in the UK, is calling on everyone in the county to add their name and decision to the register.
FEATURE: Steps to opening a pharmacy in the UK in 2023
Owning a pharmacy is a challenging career move, but one that can be hugely fulfilling as you provide a vital service to your community.
The number of pharmacies in the UK has gradually fallen recently.
South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis
A South Cheshire nurse has penned this powerful poem as thousands are set for more strike action to highlight the growing crisis in the NHS.
Jenny Howarth has worked as a nurse in the region for several years.
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