News Archive 2011
Santas fill the streets of Chester Wednesday 21st December 2011 Chester's first ever Santa Dash took place on Sunday 11th December, with 1500 Santa's and reindeers 'dashing' through the streets of...
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Local volunteer serenades Trust Tuesday 21st December 2010 Local businessman, Dr Graham Rideal, serenaded patients, visitors and staff by playing the clarinet in a Santa outfit at the Countess of...
View ArticleSecretary of State applauds excellent work of the Countess
The Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley CBE MP met NHS staff and patients today during a visit to the Countess of Chester Hospital. Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley said: "I am...
View ArticleDignity Action Day
We will be promoting a range of activities in the Main Entrance of the Hospital and the Restaurant on Wednesday 1st February 2012. As part of a national day of action to promote Dignity in Care, the...
View ArticleRevolutionary new treatment for varicose veins
The Countess of Chester Hospital is at the forefront of healthcare innovation by becoming the first Trust in the country to trial a revolutionary new procedure to treat varicose veins. Unlike...
View ArticleTop 40 hospital for 12th year in a row
The Countess of Chester Hospital received a 40Top Hospitals Award for the twelfth year in succession, one of only five Trusts in the country to achieve this. The awards have only been in existence for...
View ArticleHospital launches new appointment reminder service for patients
The Countess of Chester Hospital has launched a new text and email reminder service which aims to reduce the number of missed appointments. A dedicated service will be available to all in-patients and...
View ArticleStaff achievements celebrated
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Celebration of Achievement Awards took place on Friday 13th July to reward staff for their efforts and commitment over the past year. The Crowne Plaza Hotel in...
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Notice of Election Wednesday 30th May 2012 For the Board of Governors of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Board of...
View ArticleCountess appoints new Chairman and Chief Executive
The Board of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chairman Sir Duncan Nichol CBE who will join the Board in November along with...
View ArticleNominate your Countess hero
NHS Heroes, a new scheme to recognise the great work that individuals and teams do every day in the NHS, was launched in July 2012 and celebrates the Health Service staff who go the extra mile to...
View ArticleAnnual Members' Meeting - 02/10/12
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Annual Members' Meeting is taking place from 5pm on Tuesday 2nd October 2012 at the Trust's Education & Training Centre and all members of the public are invited...
View ArticleNorovirus - Do Not Visit A&E
Norovirus (viral gastroenteritis) is currently circulating within the community with people developing vomiting and/or diarrhoea. The Trust is aware that some members of the public who have suffered...
View ArticleRaising awareness of dementia
The Countess of Chester Hospital is continuing its efforts to care for patients with dementia by backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the issues and challenges associated with the...
View ArticleNew team for World Stroke Day
A new team at the Countess of Chester Hospital will be helping to support World Stroke Day which takes place on Monday 29th October 2012 to raise awareness around Stroke related illness. Over the next...
View ArticleCountess refurbishment work setting the standard
A story recently appeared in the Chester Chronicle which contained inaccurate information about what the Trust's modular theatres unit is used for. The story stated that the Trust's modular theatres...
View ArticleA&E department among the best according to report
A report on the Countess of Chester Hospital's A&E department has revealed great improvements in a number of areas since 2008 and has also shown that the quality of the Trust's A&E service is...
View ArticleNew service to improve A&E experience
The Countess of Chester Hospital has introduced a new service in the Emergency Department which they hope will reduce the number of patients attending with non-urgent conditions. From early December...
View ArticleNHS Commissioning Board consultation
NHS Commissioning Board consults on draft service specifications and commissioning policies for specialised services The NHS Commissioning Board has launched a consultation aimed at ensuring that all...
View ArticleMaternity standards outstanding feedback
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Maternity Services have been given outstanding feedback as part of an external assessment. This outstanding feedback came during a Clinical Negligence Scheme for...
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