Latest news http://www.mchft.nhs.uk/news.rss 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/board-of-directors-meeting-monday-june-3-2013/ 5754 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:36 GMT 20130517093936 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:42:20 GMT 20130516164220 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:34 GMT 201305170993934 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/your-local-hospitals-you-matter-we-care/ 5733 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:20 GMT 20130517093920 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:06:15 GMT 20130513090615 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:39:16 GMT 201305170993916 Rob Meadows News News Feed Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named as one of best in the country for the second year in a row. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/trust-named-amongst-best/ 5715 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:16:16 GMT 20130509091616 Tue, 07 May 2013 09:56:00 GMT 20130507095600 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:16:13 GMT 201305090991613 Rob Meadows Promotion - dynamic News News Feed MCHFT will shortly be holding an election to its Council of Governors. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/your-hospitals-need-you-governor-vacancy/ 5590 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:38:55 GMT 20130412133855 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:37:48 GMT 20130412133748 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:38:52 GMT 201304121313852 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/hospital-and-police-working-in-partnership/ 5550 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:20:22 GMT 20130404162022 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:57:16 GMT 20130404155716 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:20:15 GMT 201304041642015 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/healthcare-staff-achievements-recognised/ 5535 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:40:13 GMT 20130402094013 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:30:43 GMT 20130402093043 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:40:10 GMT 201304020994010 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/temporary-corridor-closure-march-2013/ 5442 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:40 GMT 20130318152340 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:53:59 GMT 20130318105359 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:37 GMT 201303181532337 Rob Meadows News News Feed Building work on new multi-million pound operating theatres and critical care facilities has begun at Leighton Hospital. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/work-underway-on-state-of-the-art-theatres/ 5363 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:19:56 GMT 20130318151956 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:13:00 GMT 20130306121300 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:19:46 GMT 201303181531946 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/one-in-eleven-appeal-hits-18m-target/ 5266 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:48:07 GMT 20130215114807 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:39:06 GMT 20130215113906 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:47:56 GMT 2013021511114756 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/high-quality-care-praised-by-health-regulator/ 5254 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:21:09 GMT 20130214092109 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:19:19 GMT 20130214091919 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:21:02 GMT 201302140992102 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/rose-queen-helps-local-maternity-unit/ 5155 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:11:11 GMT 20130128171111 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:06:01 GMT 20130128170601 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:11:08 GMT 201301281751108 Rob Meadows News News Feed Generous customers at a Nantwich supermarket have brought some extra Christmas cheer to young patients in hospital over the festive period. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/toy-donation-for-child-patients/ 5023 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:24:40 GMT 20121221092440 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:17:32 GMT 20121221091732 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:24:37 GMT 201212210992437 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/national-guide-shows-hospital-improvement/ 5022 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:31:52 GMT 20121220153152 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:31:25 GMT 20121220143125 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:30:07 GMT 201212201533007 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/local-hospitals-encourage-winter-preparation/ 5020 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:26:55 GMT 20121220112655 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:13:17 GMT 20121220111317 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:26:49 GMT 2012122011112649 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/supermarket-helps-young-ae-patients/ 4982 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:58:25 GMT 20121211115825 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:54:00 GMT 20121211115400 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:58:20 GMT 2012121111115820 Rob Meadows News News Feed Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford has now reopened to patients, following works to the ground surrounding the building. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/elmhurst-reopens/ 4945 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:56:07 GMT 20121205115607 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:50:58 GMT 20121205115058 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:56:03 GMT 2012120511115603 Rob Meadows News News Feed MCHFT will shortly be holding elections for two positions within its Council of Governors. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/your-hospitals-need-you-governor-elections/ 4808 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:15:15 GMT 20121116091515 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:00:43 GMT 20121112140043 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:15:12 GMT 201211160991512 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/hospital-volunteers-thanked-for-their-dedication/ 4792 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:14:20 GMT 20121116091420 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:57:52 GMT 20121107165752 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:14:17 GMT 201211160991417 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/ramblers-donate-to-young-patients/ 4712 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:14:07 GMT 20121116091407 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:12:50 GMT 20121026111250 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:14:04 GMT 201211160991404 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/appeal-receives-15m-donation/ 4701 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:13:33 GMT 20121116091333 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:29:01 GMT 20121023102901 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:13:29 GMT 201211160991329 Rob Meadows Promotion - dynamic News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/vin-says-farewell-to-faithful-volunteer/ 4490 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:40:01 GMT 20121024084001 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:32:23 GMT 20121010123223 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:39:59 GMT 201210240883959 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/hospital-staff-raise-thousands-for-macmillan/ 4460 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:39:43 GMT 20121024083943 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:14:13 GMT 20121008171413 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:39:40 GMT 201210240883940 Rob Meadows News News Feed Leighton Hospital's new Labour Ward welcomed its first babies on Wednesday, October 3, as it reopened following an extensive six-month refurbishment. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/new-labour-ward-welcomes-first-babies/ 4454 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:00:18 GMT 20121008140018 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:38:08 GMT 20121008133808 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:00:15 GMT 201210081420015 Rob Meadows Promotion - dynamic News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/are-you-prepared-for-the-weekend/ 4354 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:46:53 GMT 20121003174653 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:31:25 GMT 20120914113125 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:46:49 GMT 201210031754649 Rob Meadows Promotion - dynamic News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/hospital-launches-ecard-greeting-service-for-inpatients/ 4201 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:36:12 GMT 20120810123612 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:28:20 GMT 20120810122820 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:36:09 GMT 2012081012123609 Rob Meadows News News Feed July 25, 2012 - A charity Clay Pigeon shoot has raised over £800 for the High Dependency Unit at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/clay-pigeon-shoot-raises-funds-for-hospital/ 4088 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:32:08 GMT 20120810123208 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:04:06 GMT 20120725150406 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:32:05 GMT 2012081012123205 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/flying-the-flag-for-equality-diversity-and-human-rights/ 3376 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:31:31 GMT 20120810123131 Mon, 21 May 2012 17:46:33 GMT 20120521174633 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:31:28 GMT 2012081012123128 Rob Meadows News News Feed 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. http://www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/news/occupational-health-service-receives-national-accreditation/ 3027 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:35:28 GMT 20120806163528 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:07:59 GMT 20120510100759 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:35:25 GMT 201208061643525 Rob Meadows News News Feed