Publish date: 10 January 2024

Mid Cheshire Hospitals is encouraging its patients to take advantage of access to free Wi-Fi and online entertainment including TV, radio and games.

The Trust believes that providing patient entertainment can aid in relaxation and recovery.

It offers free, safe, unlimited Wi-Fi to all of its visitors when they connect to '_Patient_Wifi' at any of the Trust's hospitals.

Patients can also access online entertainment through SPARK® Media by logging on to the Wi-Fi and visiting wifitv.co.uk .

SPARK® Media includes:

  • Live and catch-up / on demand TV
  • Puzzle games
  • Radio including Hospital Radio Leighton
  • BBC Music Memories
  • BBC Archives
  • BBC Interviews

Hospital and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity information is also accessible through the service.

SPARK® Media is a web-based platform, so anyone in Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre can use this service if they have a smart device that can connect to the internet. 

For more information about connecting to the patient Wi-Fi and SPARK® Media, please visit https://mcht.nhs.uk/wifi

There is also a video here that explains how to connect.

For 24/7 support on connecting, call the Spark Service Desk on 0344 848 9555 or email support@sparktsl.com

Free Guest WiFi Available here, 1. Select '_Patient_Wifi' from your device's WiFi settings 2. Open your browser 3. Read & Accept the terms 4. Press 'Proceed to Internet' 5. Browse www.wifitv.co.uk or scan the QR code below to access free TV, games & Radio

Image text: Free Guest WiFi Available here, 1. Select '_Patient_Wifi' from your device's WiFi settings 2. Open your browser 3. Read & Accept the terms 4. Press 'Proceed to Internet' 5. Browse www.wifitv.co.uk or scan the QR code below to access free TV, games & Radio. Need help? Spark TSL's dedicated Service Desk is open 24/7 365 Call on 0344 848 9555 or email support@sparktsl.com to raise a ticket. Powered by Spark.