Health

  • Alderley Park joins international fight against antibiotic resistance

    The AMR Centre based at Alderley Park is set to join the world’s biggest public-private partnership dedicated to tackling the major health issue – CARB-X....

  • Mindfulness Walk with Pamela Carr

    If you enjoy walking, love nature and want to explore Mindfulness – join Pamela Carr on this leisurely morning walk with a difference. The circular...

  • Art Fair 2016

    Above: Ron Coleman, White Mountain Over 85 local and regional artists and makers are preparing for the 2016 Macclesfield Art Fair in aid of East...

  • Grosvenor Centre shoppers dig deep for Marie Curie

    Image: Rita Afra, Chair of the Marie Curie Macclesfield fundraising group and Grosvenor Centre administrator Caroline Kirton-Darling Macclesfield shoppers have proven just how charitable they...

  • Sue Ryder needs you!

    The local Sue Ryder Charity Shop needs you! . Sue Ryder provides hospice and neurological care for people facing a potentially frightening and life changing...

  • Health Matters

    The next talk in the series of the Health Matters programme is about Suicide Prevention on Tuesday 5th July 2016.  The talk will be presented by Dr Rachel Ruddy, Consultant Psychiatrist. Dr...

  • Reach Out and Recover

    The work being done by a local charity which supports people who face addiction issues and homelessness has been praised by local MP, David Rutley,...

  • Health Matters – Are you zzzzleepy?

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme is about sleep disorders. Are you zzzzzleepy?  will be held on Tuesday 7th June 2016.  The talk will be presented by Dr Sriram Iyer, Respiratory Consultant and Kate...

  • The Les Mills Experience heading for town

    This weekend (Saturday 21st May) sees an exciting group fitness launch at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. The Les Mills Experience will be coming to town – and already over...

  • Stephen’s 1,000 mile charity trek

    When Macclesfield resident Stephen Fox, 68, was diagnosed with Barrett’s Oesophagus, he decided to help raise awareness of a disease that few people have heard of but may afflict a million people...

  • Cracking down on dog fouling

    Cheshire East Council is spearheading a cross-community initiative to improve the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners. The Council has set up a stall in Congleton...

  • MP praises work of Recovery College

    Macclesfield’s MP, David Rutley, praised the work of the local Recovery College during a recent visit. The college seeks to support people with mental health challenges....

  • Rotary blood pressure campaign success

    The Rotary campaign – run jointly with the Stroke Association – to make our communities safer by encouraging the public to have their blood pressure...

  • Health Matters – how to look after your ears

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – How to look after your ears – will be held on Tuesday 10th May 2016. The talk will be presented by Mr...

  • Heartstart comes to Wincle Primary

    Wincle Primary School had a visit from the Resuscitation Officer at Walsall Manor Hospital, Phil Jevon, who is teaching local schools simple skills that can...

  • Rotary blood pressure campaign success

    The Rotary campaign – run jointly with the Stroke Association – to make our communities safer by encouraging the public to have their blood pressure...

  • Chairman of Weston Park’s owners – steps down

    The chairman of struggling Four Seasons Health Care, the UK’s largest private care home operator, has stepped down. The company, which owns Weston Park Care...

  • Your Health Matters!

    The next ‘Health Matters’ talk, which takes place at Macclesfield Hospital on Tuesday, April 5th, will be delivered by consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Arun Sachdev. Mr...

  • Health Matters

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – will be held tomorrow night – Tuesday 1st March 2016 and will be presented by Dr Saravanan, Consultant Gastroenterologist, and...

  • Health Matters

    The next talk in the Health Matters programme – Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – will be held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 and will be presented by Dr Saravanan, Consultant Gastroenterologist,...