News and Events
News and Events
Northwich Health Centre Delayed
01 June, 2010
It has been decided that the project to create a new Health Centre in the town is to be put on hold until at least the autumn of this year. This also includes projects in Knutsford,Congleton,Alderley Edge,Middlewich and Scholar Green. The Primary Care Trust had planned to deliver these schemes with growth in NHS finances and now with a change in financial circumstances projects would have to be completed at no extra cost. If cost savings cannot be found,it is unlikely that any formal activity will be possible until after the general spending plans of the new Government become clearer. It has been decided to review the Scholar Green project earlier than the rest, in late June.
Primary and Community Care Buildings Developments
27 May, 2010
In February 2009 the Board approved a Strategic Premises Development Plan which provided information on the 10 projects already completed at a capital value of over £58 million; this has involved the relocation of 20 local GP Practices into modern purpose built buildings. The Development Plan also outlined how projects would be approved and determined how funding would be provided for new developments in the future.
The PCT had planned to deliver a second phase of projects through growth in NHS finances. With a change in financial circumstances the PCT is currently not able to identify any alternative revenue resources for any of these new schemes.
Trust Board Agenda - 25 May 2010
24 May, 2010
The agenda for the Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust Board meeting, taking place on 25 May 2010, is now available.
Trust Board Agenda - 25 May 2010
Health Awareness Campaign ‘Know your Body’
24 May, 2010
Staff from Cheshire NHS and Public Health have got together to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage the early detection and treatment of disease.
With a population of 453,000 people in central and eastern Cheshire more people die of cancer in our region than anywhere else in the country. Almost 8,000 people lose the fight against cancer each year in Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Hot but not bothered
12 May, 2010
Extreme heat is dangerous to everyone. During a heat wave, when temperatures remain abnormally high over more than a couple of days, it can prove fatal, especially among certain risk groups.
Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) recently took part in a joint Cheshire NHS Trusts and Local Authority exercise on emergency heat wave plans. The aim of the workshop was to improve agencies levels of awareness in the event of a heat wave, to gain a better understanding of issues related to particular at risk groups and to identify gaps in agencies current plans.
National Family Week
10 May, 2010
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Do you Live with a Long term health condition?
10 May, 2010
Then the Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is for you. The Expert Patients Programme is a Self-Management course run by Central & Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust (CECPCT) and they/we would like to hear from you.
The course is FREE to anyone with a long-term health condition such as; Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, COPD, Heart Disease, Parkinson’s’ Disease,Fibromyalgia etc.
The course starts with a 1½hour introductory session for participants to get to know one another, followed by 6 (weekly) sessions of 2½ hours per week. The group consists of between 9-18 participants with varying long-term health conditions. It is led by two volunteer tutors (not Health care professionals) who themselves live with long-term health conditions, and have been on the course as participants.
We look at different techniques to help manage symptoms and skills in how to communicate more effectively to ensure our needs are met.
Trust Board Meeting - 25 May 2010
28 April, 2010
Members of the public are invited to attend the Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust’s Board Meeting on Tuesday, 25 May 2010. The Meeting will commence at 2.00pm taking place at Alsager Civic Hall, Alsager.
Trust Board meetings will be held regularly at various venues throughout Central and
For a copy of the agenda for the March meeting or for more information about future meetings telephone FREE on 0800 5877888.
