Have your say about your local health services

East Cheshire NHS Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are working alongside the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups the area to understand how some health and care services could be improved and sustained in the future. 

A six-week listening exercise was launched on Monday, 21st February 2022, to gather opinions from health and care staff, patients, carers, and local people on what currently works well, what could be improved, and whether there are any barriers that stop people from accessing health services. 

The survey, which closes on Saturday 2^nd April covers a wide range of services, including:

• Cardiology
• Critical care and Anaesthetics
• Diabetes and endocrinology
• Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• General surgery
• Imaging (X-ray and radiology)
• Trauma and orthopaedics
• Urgent and emergency care (A&E)
• Women’s and children’s services
• Planned Care and Community Services

Ged Murphy, Acting Chief Executive Officer at East Cheshire NHS Trust said,

“This is the start of a conversation with the people who use and experience our services and those dedicated staff who deliver them We are listening to our staff, patients, public and other stakeholders, seeking feedback about some of the key services both trusts provide to inform us on how we may be able to improve services for the future. 

“Your views are vital to this work so please take time to get involved. ” 

Karen James, Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said,

“Our two trusts have a long and successful track record of working together in collaboration to deliver services to our population. We look forward to hearing what local people think about our current services as well as their ideas on how we can improve in the future.”

Dr John Hunter, Medical Director at East Cheshire NHS Trust said,

“Many patients move between services at East Cheshire and Stockport to receive their treatment and ongoing care and support. Patients come from across Stockport and Cheshire and the Manchester area and from some parts of Derbyshire and Staffordshire to use our services. We welcome feedback from you wherever you live.” 

Dr Andrew Loughney, Medical Director at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust added,

“During the COVID-19 pandemic we have worked even more closely together to prioritise the care of those patients in most need, maximise use of our resources and skills, share equipment, and make best use of our estates. Looking at opportunities to improve our services further will give even greater benefits to our patients in the future.”  

People can share their views on local health and care services by completing an online survey here or by email. Paper and translated copies can obtained by contacting 01625 663 918.

Services provided at East Cheshire NHS Trust, include those delivered at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Congleton War Memorial Hospital, Knutsford and District Community Hospital and community based services. Stockport Foundation NHS Trust operates Stepping Hill Hospital and community and other NHS facilities in Stockport.