Mid Cheshire Hospitals launch The Big Conversation to Shape Healthier Futures

Mid Cheshire Hospitals are launching the Big Conversation, a large-scale engagement programme running from March to May 2025, aimed at gathering insights from staff, patients and the community to help shape the future of healthcare.

The Big Conversation will provide an opportunity for people to reflect on past progress, discuss key priorities, and contribute ideas that will influence the Trust’s healthcare services, including our care models, sustainability efforts, transformation ambitions as well as plans for a new Leighton Hospital. 

The programme includes a series of forums designed to encourage open dialogue and collaboration including: 

• Dedicated forums engaging staff, stakeholders, and partners. 

• Community Forums: With sessions in Cheshire East and in Cheshire West – the first session taking place in Nantwich Civic Hall between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Friday 28 March.

• Focused Discussions: Covering Models of Care, sustainability, and the new hospital project. 

• Interactive Sessions: Including ‘world café’ style discussions, marketplace displays, and a feedback wall to ensure all voices are heard.  

• Pop-up Engagement sessions: Small engagement events will be held across community locations over the coming months 

Why Get Involved?  

MCHFT is committed to shaping healthcare services that meet the needs of it’s people and the community we serve. Ian Moston, Chief Executive Officer emphasised the importance of participation: “The Big Conversation is about listening to our people—staff, patients, and local residents—ensuring our plans respond to the needs of our population, the NHS and our health and care system. Your voice will directly influence our plans now and for our Healthier Futures. Please come along and make your voice heard.”   

The Trust encourages everyone to get involved by attending in-person forums, engaging in digital discussions, or completing the online survey. 

To learn more, including dates for the forums, visit: 

www.mcht.nhs.uk/BigConversation  

Upcoming Forums:  

28 March – Public Forum - Nantwich Civic Hall, 9.30am to 12.30pm   

29 March – Public Forum - Crewe Market Hall, Midday 

1 April – Public Forum - Memorial Court Leisure Centre, Northwich, 10am to 1pm   

 8 April - Staff Only Forum - Infinity House 1pm to 3pm   

8 April - Public Forum - Infinity House 6pm to 9pm  

28 May – Staff Only Forum - Trust Boardroom, Leighton Hospital, 10am to 1pm 

More dates will be added shortly in further locations.