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South Cheshire residents urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes

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.

December 15, 2023
NHS plans to improve access to GPs in South Cheshire

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.

December 7, 2023
Stigma around suicide “massive problem”, expert tell CEC councillors

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.

September 9, 2023
Author to visit Nantwich to talk about history of NHS

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.

August 10, 2023
South Cheshire Covid-19 heroes honoured at Number 10 event

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.

July 11, 2023
LETTER: NHS needs better management and less bureaucrats

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.

June 26, 2023
NHS staff in Crewe and Nantwich shortlisted for awards

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.

June 22, 2023
Stephanie Wedgwood elected new Mayor of Nantwich

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.

May 18, 2023
More than half Cheshire care home residents get spring Covid-19 vaccine

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.

May 9, 2023
People in South Cheshire urged to join NHS organ donor register

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.

February 23, 2023
FEATURE: Steps to opening a pharmacy in the UK in 2023

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.

January 30, 2023
South Cheshire nurse pens powerful poem on NHS crisis

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.

January 15, 2023
READER’S LETTER: Join the NHS Organ Donor Register

READER’S LETTER: Join the NHS Organ Donor Register

Dear Editor,
More than 6,800 people in the UK are spending the festive season/start of 2023 waiting for an organ transplant – and over 220 of these patients are children*.

These mums, dads, wives, husbands, partners, daughters, sons can only be saved by someone giving them the greatest gift, the gift of life.

December 13, 2022