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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Disruption warning as work at Crewe's Leighton Hospital to start
The public has been warned of months of disruption when work to prepare for a hospital's redevelopment gets under Hospital in Crewe, Cheshire, is set to be rebuilt by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHT) at an estimated cost of between £1bn and £ scheme's announcement in 2020 followed concerns over the state of the site, much of which was constructed using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) - a less durable alternative to concrete which has sparked safety fears in recent part of the preparatory work, the trust said high-voltage electrical cabling needed to be installed. The work, which will be carried out between June and October, will affect the following roads in Crewe:Brian Palin Way – closed 6 June to 3 JulyTottys Hall Way – two-way traffic lights from 30 June to 25 JulyTottys Hall Way – single-file traffic roundabout from 21 July to 27 JulyBob Brown Way – closure from Tottys Lane Road roundabout to Flowers Lane roundabout from 28 July to 17 Lane – closed from Bob Brown Way roundabout to Bradfield Road roundabout from 18 August to 26 Lane – closed from Middlewich Road roundabout to Leighton Hospital's staff car park from 8 September to 31 October. Russ Favager, of MCHT, said the trust "sincerely apologised" for the disruption and inconvenience the work would cause."This preparatory infrastructure programme is a vital early stage in delivering one of the largest and transformational health projects seen in Cheshire for decades," he previously said the rebuilt site would provide the most digitally advanced hospital in the UK, while an extra 50 beds would be added, taking the hospital's total to 600.A planning application for the redevelopment is set to be submitted this year, with work potentially starting in 2027. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital-based children's services recognised for commitment to improving care
Mid Cheshire's hospital-based children's services have been awarded a certificate of commitment to improving care for mothers and babies. The award is the first step towards gaining recognition from UNICEF UK's Baby Friendly Initiative. The certificate was presented to staff at Leighton Hospital by Dr Clare Hammell, chief medical officer and deputy chief executive officer. Dr Hammell said: "This award from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to increase breastfeeding rates and improve care for all mothers locally. "Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses, including gastroenteritis and respiratory infections in infancy, as well as cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and obesity later in life. "We also know that breastfeeding reduces the mother's risk of some cancers, and that it supports the mental health of both mother and baby." The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme that aims to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers, and families. In the UK, the initiative works with public services to better support families with feeding and developing close, loving relationships to ensure that all babies get the best possible start in life. The certificate of commitment recognises that a healthcare facility is committed to implementing recognised best practice standards. Anne Woods, UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative deputy programme director, said: "We are delighted that Mid Cheshire Hospitals has received this award. "Our work to support breastfeeding is based on extensive and resounding evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, improves health and cuts costs in every country worldwide, rich and poor alike. "Mothers at Mid Cheshire Hospitals have the satisfaction of knowing that the staff are aiming to provide the highest standard of care."
