The North Cheshire Business Awards 2023
The North Cheshire Business Awards 2023 turned into a major triumph for East Cheshire Hospice which scooped three prizes. Trainee HR adviser Hannah Bentham was named the Apprentice of the Year, while the Hospice also won Charity of the Year and the Customer Service Award. Hannah Bentham proudly shows off her award. The gala ceremony […]
Introduction to East Cheshire Hospice’s new Corporate fundraiser
Talented actor Luke Oldham has landed a new role – as corporate fundraiser at East Cheshire Hospice. He admits he is still learning his lines after only joining the cast at the much-loved charity last month. Luke will be centre stage liaising with a business community which continues to show huge support for the Hospice. […]
Royal appointment for a Hospice staff member
Mixing with William and Kate and other royals at an afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace was the crowning glory for Sarah Dale BEM. Sarah and husband Paul, a mental health specialist, were invited to the garden party in recognition of her award of the British Empire Medal in the King’s first New Year Honours List. […]
Newest nursing member, Carley Forrester
The newest registered nurse on the ward at East Cheshire Hospice is a familiar face. Carly Forrester is celebrating passing her exams after almost eight years with the Hospice. She started off as a health care assistant before becoming an assistant practitioner and then taking an 18-month nursing course. Carly has worked in the care […]
Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality Award
East Cheshire Hospice has been recognised for its excellent work towards its net zero target. The Hospice won the Progress Towards Carbon Neutrality prize at the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards. Judges were impressed by the management’s strategy to reduce costs, freeing up funds for the care of patients and their families. The panel […]
Hospice Chaplain holds a new initiative
Death Cafe is the headline-grabbing name of the newest initiative run by East Cheshire Hospice. The first meeting will be held at the Hope Centre at Park Green on Saturday, April 22 (5.30 pm -7 pm). All are welcome to attend to chat about death and dying while having a cup of tea and a […]
Green Sustainability group
East Cheshire Hospice will give out wooden medals after its Starlight Walk at Capesthorne Hall on Thursday, April 27. They will replace metal mementoes, while T-shirts will not be issued to walkers, as part of environmental savings. In addition, the Hospice may plant a commemorative tree for the King’s coronation in May, as a reminder […]
Brand new Hospice sustainability group
East Cheshire Hospice is caring for the environment as well as patients. An environmental sustainability group representing staff, volunteers and trustees is aiming to make the Hospice even greener. The charity has already taken significant measures in the last year to become more sustainable and now wants to go even further. Staff and volunteers have […]
Festive surprise at East Cheshire Hospice
Patients at East Cheshire Hospice woke up to a festive surprise thanks to the Hospice’s supporters. Specially made mugs were given to ward patients on Christmas morning to help brighten up their day. The gifts featured the Hospice sunflower emblem as a bobble hat on a robin on one side, the other having the logo […]
Sarah Dale Awarded British Empire Medal
Sarah Dale BEM, Quality and Innovation Director, East Cheshire Hospice East Cheshire Hospice Director and nurse, Sarah Dale, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to palliative and end of life care. Sarah, from Macclesfield, has played a significant role in the development of the Hospice […]