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Board of Directors Meeting (Monday, June 3, 2013) Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite members of the public to come along to observe the next meeting of the Trust's Board of Directors.
Your Local Hospitals - You Matter, We Care MCHFT will shortly be holding a number of engagement events with patients and the public to help develop the Trust's response to the Francis Report.
Trust Named Amongst Best Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as one of best in the country for the second year in a row.
Your Hospitals Need You - Governor Vacancy MCHFT will shortly be holding an election to its Council of Governors.
Hospital and Police Working in Partnership The security of patients and visitors at Leighton Hospital has been further increased recently, as part of pilot project being undertaken between MCHFT and Cheshire Constabulary.
Healthcare Staff Achievements Recognised Staff and volunteers at MCHFT have been recognised and rewarded for their hard work, commitment and dedication to improving the quality of patient care, at the Trust's annual Celebration of Achievement evening.
Temporary Corridor Closure Patients and visitors to Leighton Hospital are being advised that a section of one of the main corridors will be closed for approximately nine weeks from Wednesday, March 20, 2013, to allow for refurbishment works to take place.
State-Of-The-Art Theatres Building work on new multi-million pound operating theatres and critical care facilities has begun at Leighton Hospital.
One in Eleven Appeal Hits £1.8m Target After 12 months and the tireless dedication of local supporters, the One in Eleven Appeal is proud to announce that it has hit its £1.8m target.
High Quality Care Praised by Health Regulator Patients at Leighton Hospital are continuing to receive high quality care and treatment, following a routine unannounced inspection by the national regulator of health and social care.
Rose Queen Helps Local Maternity Unit A Rose Queen has helped a local Maternity Unit by raising money to purchase new equipment to help improve the care given to newborn babies.
Toy Donation For Child Patients Generous customers at a Nantwich supermarket have brought some extra Christmas cheer to young patients in hospital over the festive period.
National Guide Shows Hospital Improvement A recent national hospital guide has shown an improved performance by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) in a number of areas, including mortality rates.
Local Hospitals Encourage Winter Preparation As the cold weather continues to draw in, MCHFT is encouraging the local community to take simple extra steps to be prepared for any health problems that may be caused or worsened by the wintery conditions.
Supermarket Helps Young A&E Patients A local supermarket has donated more than £350 to the Emergency Department at Leighton Hospital, so that new toys can be bought for the children who receive treatment there.
Elmhurst Reopens Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford has now reopened to patients, following works to the ground surrounding the building.
Your Hospitals Need You - Governor Elections MCHFT will shortly be holding elections for two positions within its Council of Governors.
Hospital Volunteers Thanked For Their Dedication Volunteers from Leighton Hospital in Crewe and Victoria Infirmary in Northwich have been thanked for their hard work and dedication at a special evening of appreciation.
Ramblers Donate to Young Patients Young patients at Leighton Hospital will shortly be feeling the benefits of new equipment, thanks to a generous donation from a South Cheshire rambling club.
Appeal Receives £1.5m Donation The One in Eleven Appeal is delighted to announce that thanks to a substantial donation from the Frank Hockenhull Trust, the appeal is now only a short distance from its goal.
VIN Says Farewell to Faithful Volunteer Staff at the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich (VIN) have said a fond farewell to a dedicated volunteer, who has retired after 37 years of service.
Hospital Staff Raise Thousands For Macmillan Staff and visitors to MCHFT have raised more than £3,700 towards improving cancer care, as part of Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
New Labour Ward Welcomes Babies Leighton Hospital's new Labour Ward welcomed its first babies on Wednesday, October 3, as it reopened following an extensive six-month refurbishment.
Are You Prepared For The Weekend? MCHFT is asking the local community to think twice before arriving at Accident and Emergency over a weekend with injuries or illnesses that are treatable at home or by their GP or pharmacist.
Hospital Launches eCard Greeting Service August 10, 2012 - Relatives and friends can now send 'Get Well Soon' messages via their computer to inpatients at Leighton Hospital, thanks to a new eCard service.
Clay Pigeon Shoot Raises Funds For Hospital July 25, 2012 - A charity Clay Pigeon shoot has raised over £800 for the High Dependency Unit at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Flying the Flag for Equality and Diversity May 21, 2012 - On Thursday, May 17, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) took part in the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by flying the Rainbow Flag at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.
Occupational Health Service Receives National Accreditation May 11, 2012 - The health and wellbeing of hospital staff in central and eastern Cheshire is being supported by a high quality Occupational Health service, according to a scheme run by the Royal College of Physicians.
Hospital Receives Trauma Unit Status May 4, 2012 - Patients in Crewe and the surrounding areas will now have access to improved emergency care, following the announcement that MCHFT has been awarded the status of 'Major Trauma Receiving Unit'.
Trust is Country's 'Most Improved' Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as the most improved Trust in the country at a national awards ceremony in London.
Lord Lieutenant Tours Hospital May 2, 2012 - The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Her Majesty the Queen's representative in the county, recently made a visit to Leighton Hospital, coinciding with Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee year.
Maternity Unit Praised For Quality Of Care April 19, 2012 - A recent two-day assessment has commended the high quality of patient care provided at the Maternity Unit at Leighton Hospital.
Staff Achievements Awarded April 4, 2012 - The hard work and dedication of NHS staff and volunteers has been acknowledged at a recent awards evening held by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT)
Hospital Chefs Win National Awards March 16, 2012 - Chefs from Leighton Hospital's Catering Department have cooked up a storm by winning in the finals of a national cookery competition.
Refurbishment Starts at Hospital Maternity Unit March 15, 2012 - Work has commenced this week on the refurbishment and upgrading of the maternity services at Leighton Hospital, which will provide significantly improved facilities for the benefit of the local population.
Increased Attendances at Hospital Emergency Department March 8, 2012 - Leighton Hospital is asking for the assistance of the local community as it experiences increased attendances at its Accident and Emergency Department.
Eye Care Centre Reception and Entrance March 7, 2012 - Changes are being made to the entrance and waiting area at Leighton Hospital's Eye Care Centre, to help improve the experience of patients.
£25m Government Support for Critical Care and Theatre Provision March 6, 2012 - Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is delighted to announce that it will receive Department of Health capital funding to the value of £25.2million which will be vital in enabling their £22million critical care and theatre rebuild project to go ahead along with a number of other smaller capital projects to the value of £3.2million, all of which will benefit the patients of Crewe and the surrounding areas.
Hospitals Achieve Two-Year MRSA Landmark March 1, 2012 - Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is proud to announce that it has achieved a two year period free from MRSA bacteraemia (bloodstream infections) cases.
Former Patients Help Bowel Cancer Treatment February 15, 2012 - Two members of Leighton Hospital's Stoma Support Group have recently donated £660 to help further improve the care available for Bowel Cancer patients at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT).
Archived News This section contains older news stories which have been archived
Events For information on events, as well as upcoming public Board of Director and Council of Governors meetings
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The Francis Report - How Are We Improving? Information on how MCHFT is improving, in light of the publication of the Francis Report in February 2013.