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Hospital infection prevention team issues public appeal to help stop spread of winter illnesses
21 October 2025
Infection prevention experts at Leighton Hospital are urging the public to help reduce the spread of winter illnesses and protect vulnerable patients. As the colder months approach, the team are highlighting a range of simple steps for members of the public who visit someone in hospital.
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Professor Ruth Endacott visits Leighton Hospital to celebrate research
17 October 2025
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently welcomed Professor Ruth Endacott CBE, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery, to Leighton Hospital in October.
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Crewe maternity unit joins world-leading study to identify rare genetic illnesses in newborns
15 October 2025
Leighton Hospital will soon begin testing newborn babies for more than 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study. At Mid Cheshire Hospitals, expectant parents will be told about the study during pregnancy, and if interested a research midwife will have a detailed conversation with them to decide if they want to take part.
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New 'Failure to Prevent Fraud' offence comes into force, plus other financial crimes against the NHS - Chief Executive Statement
13 October 2025
On 1 September 2025 a new fraud offence came into force. This is a corporate offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’, which is part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
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Three Decades of Impact: Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity Marks 30th Anniversary at Crewe Hall
10 October 2025
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special afternoon tea at the historic Crewe Hall, bringing together supporters, community fundraisers, local businesses, and civic leaders to mark three decades of impact.
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Proposed Verdin Park car park development – engagement event location change
9 October 2025
The drop-in session to show people the proposed plans to develop a new car park in a small section of Verdin Park in Northwich has changed location.
