High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms. But if left untreated, can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk ➡️ nhs.uk/bloodpressure #KnowYourNumbers

Many are unaware of the respiratory illness #RSV, but it causes 20,000 hospitalisations each year in babies under one, just in England. Find out about the new vaccination programme launching this autumn to help thousands of children and older adults. ➡️ ow.ly/lKGL50Te5KT

On #WorldPTDay we would like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful Physiotherapy teams here at East Cheshire NHS Trust! 💙

Start the conversation today. Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s workforce now includes colleagues from more than 60 nations across the globe, with staff from overseas playing a key role in providing excellent patient care across its services. Read more here ➡️ ow.ly/iIoi50TkYvY

Seeing your child get sick is any parent's worst nightmare, but for preventable childhood illnesses, like #WhoopingCough and #Measles, staying up to date with routine vaccinations can help to protect children from getting seriously ill. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/n…

Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/sepsis/

Please #HelpUsHelpYou by using the right NHS service this weekend. Emergency Departments are for serious or life-threatening injuries and conditions only 👇

Are you between the ages of 75 and 79? You are now eligible for the #RSV vaccination to prevent serious health consequences such as pneumonia, with thousands needing hospital care each year. Contact your GP practice for further information or visit ➡️ ow.ly/MSX350TmZct

🗣️ ‘You can tell the people of Congleton love and appreciate their hospital.' Denise Robson shares her experiences of working at the hospital and talks about the pride at being recognised for her voluntary work with local veterans. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/tB9150Tnkut

We are proud of the progress made to implement the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), which describes how the Trust responds, learns and improves as a result of patient safety incidents. Read more here ➡️ ow.ly/1koy50TolO1 #WorldPatientSafetyDay

We're excited to be supporting Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and East Cheshire NHS Trust with the launch of their fall prevention platform ready for #FallsAwarenessWeek #BeFallsPrepared #ThinkFalls #NHSfalls

👵 For many people over 65, falling is a common problem. But it’s not an inevitable part of ageing. @steadyonyrfeet is an online platform developed to increase confidence and help reduce the risk of falls. Find out more ➡️ cheshire.steadyonyourfeet.org #FallsAwarenessWeek

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. Our antenatal clinic team have vaccinated over 70 people so far. To book an appointment for the vaccine, please speak to your community midwife.

🌟 Congratulations to Dr Alison Spencer, who was recently named our Colleague of the Month! Alison was recognised for being a great team player, dependable and always approachable to staff and patients. Well done Alison!

Tomorrow is #Red4Research Wear red tomorrow to show your support and appreciation for all those participating in, undertaking, and helping to deliver research. ❤️😊 East Cheshire NHS Trust

It's #Red4Research day! Thank you to all those who make research possible and to all those who participate. Without #research we would not be able to find better treatments, we would not have quicker diagnosis or improved survival. So thank you everyone! 😊 East Cheshire NHS Trust

Two members of Trust staff have starred in a new video produced to provide patients and the public with tips and information to stay strong and steady, and reduce the risk of falls. Watch the video here ➡️ youtu.be/8jB_L9oNpIE #FallsAwarenessWeek NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

Kate Brintworth, NHS England’s Chief Midwifery Officer, highlights the importance of the RSV vaccine for pregnant women. RSV can cause lung infections like bronchiolitis. It makes it hard for newborns to breathe and causes 20,000 infants to need hospital care every year.

Best of luck to former patient Gena Moors who is hosting her second Splash of Pink Breast Cancer Ball this evening. Gena is on a mission to raise £50,000 to purchase a piece of life saving equipment for the breast cancer unit at Macclesfield Hospital. ➡️ ow.ly/PatC50Tq6Yp