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Blood Sciences Chester Half Marathon
A group of Biomedical Scientists from the Blood Sciences department have raised more than £1,000 for Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes (SSCBB) by running long distance races. The...
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Countess Gem - Stroke Unit
The Stroke Unit is the latest Countess Gem award winner after staff arranged a special chapel ceremony for a patient who was unable to attend his daughter’s wedding. Originally it had been hoped that...
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Countess Gem - Mr Sunanda Mahapatra
Mr Sunanda Mahapatra, commonly known as ‘Roy’, is the latest Countess Gem of the Month award winner after colleagues praised his selfless demeanour and dedication. Sunanda, who has worked at the...
View ArticleTrust update 20 September 2018
Countess of Chester Hospital chairman Sir Duncan Nichol, said: “After six years’ service to the Trust, Tony Chambers has decided to step aside as chief executive officer. We thank him for his hard...
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Countess Gem - Del Aldous
Clinical Site Co-ordinator Del Aldous is the Countess Gem of the month after spending a 12-hour night shift filling in on reception in A&E, alongside her normal duties, to cover short-notice staff...
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Female on-call selfie goes viral
Last month a group of female surgical on-call doctors shared a celebratory selfie on Twitter, but they had no way of knowing it would reach more than 170,000 people. Locum registrar Miss Kat Parmar...
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Countess call for knitted poppies
Knitters in Chester and Ellesmere Port are being urged to donate handmade poppies to the Spiritual Care Centre at the Countess of Chester Hospital for Remembrance Day. Head of Chaplaincy Services John...
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Countess Gem - Helen Fullwood
Project Accountant Helen Fullwood is the latest Countess Gem of the month after her work to support the transition of vascular services across Chester, Warrington and Wirral being managed at the...
View ArticleTransfer of Intermediate Care and Therapy services to the Integrated Care...
As of Monday 3 December Intermediate Care and Therapy services at The Countess have transferred to the Cheshire West Integrated Care Partnership (CWICP). Hosted by the Countess, the Cheshire West...
View ArticleCountess of Chester Hospital takes over running of Adult Hospital at Home...
The Adult Hospital at Home service for West Cheshire patients is now managed by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with oversight from Cheshire & Wirral Partnership and Primary...
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A&E Development
Construction has started on improvements to the Accident & Emergency Department at the Countess. This will be the first phase of plans to improve A&E, with a new waiting area being created...
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Countess Gem - Ward 43
Ward 43 is the latest Countess Gem of the Month winner after staff went over and above to deal with intense pressures. Deputy Ward Manager Naomi Potts put her entire team forward as a Countess Gem,...
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Countess Gem - Dillon Smith
Domestic Assistant Dillon Smith is the latest Countess Gem winner after his dedication and pride in keeping support offices clean was recognised by the teams he works with. Dillon, who has worked at...
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Countess Gem - Jenny Polvani-Jones
Dementia Nurse Specialist Jenny Polvani-Jones is the latest Countess Gem winner after her compassionate, friendly and patient-centred approach was commended by colleagues. Jenny, who joined the Trust...
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Chief Executive appointment
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Susan Gilby will start in the role on 1 April, having been Acting Chief Executive at The...
View ArticleChanges to elective care for patients living in Wales
For the time being we will be unable to book new routine elective care appointments for patients living in Wales. This situation will have no impact on patients who already have an appointment with us...
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Countess Gem - Gill Pickett
Dermatology Secretary Gill Pickett has been recognised as the next Countess Gem for her years of hard work and dedication before she retires later this year. Gill, who has worked at The Countess for...
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Stoma Care Open Day
Specialist nurses from the Countess of Chester Hospital are hosting the next annual Stoma Care Open Day at The Masonic Hall, Ellesmere Port, on Wednesday 24 April. The event, which will run from...
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Children can now drive themselves to theatre at the Countess of Chester Hospital
At the Countess of Chester Hospital children can now drive themselves for operations, tests and investigations thanks to the generosity of Tesla Owners UK. The hospital has been given a Radio Flyer...
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Medical Director announcement
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of a new Medical Director. Chief Executive Officer Susan Gilby said: “Following a very competitive appointment...
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