CQC report published
The Care Quality Commission has published its latest report, rating the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as 'requires improvement'. The full report can be found here:...
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Countess Gem - Rose Baines
Nurse Manager Rose Baines is the latest Countess Gem after colleagues recognised her role in the successful launch of our Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) last year. Rose, who started at The...
View ArticleNeonatal Update - Monday 10 June
Cheshire Police have issued an update on their investigation into our neonatal unit. To read their latest statement visit:...
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Countess Gem - Kev Bowker
Security Officer Kev Bowker is the latest Countess Gem after the Critical Care Outreach team praised him for the way he helped one of their patients. Kev joined the security team six years ago, having...
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Countess Gem - Rod Chaloner
Rod Chaloner, Purchasing Assistant Technical Officer in pharmacy, is our latest Countess Gem after impressing colleagues by taking on extra work during a period of intense pressure for his team. Rod,...
View ArticleCar Parking Notice
We have recently been undertaking significant developments on site including work on our car parking provision. - As of Monday 30 September new parking facilities will be available to...
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Retiring surgeon’s close shave for cancer charity
Breast and Paediatric Consultant Surgeon Miss Elizabeth Redmond has shaved her head in support of the many patients she has treated over her 35-year NHS career. Miss Redmond, who started at The...
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Countess Gem - Deborah Brown
Service Improvement Lead Deborah Brown is the latest Countess Gem after her work on the Junior Doctor Foundation QI Teaching Programme was praised by a variety of colleagues. Deborah, who has worked...
View ArticleMedia statement - 10 December
The following statement has been issued in response to a news story relating to a patient who came to A&E last Wednesday. Chief Executive Dr Susan Gilby said: “It is unfortunate that in these...
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Coronavirus information
Following the recent Coronavirus outbreak in China we are putting in place a series of measures to mitigate any extra burden on our Emergency Departments and ensure the safety of all our patients and...
View ArticleMedia statement - 6 February 2020
Countess of Chester Hospital Chief Executive, Dr Susan Gilby, said: “Following the decision by the UK Chief Medical Officer to raise the threat level for Coronavirus from low to moderate, we will be...
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Countess and CWICP announce new Chairs
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Cheshire West Integrated Care Partnership (CWICP) are announcing new Chairs Elect. Outgoing CWICP Chair Chris Hannah will become the new...
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Countess nurse wins national award
Lead Cancer Nurse Helen Thomas has won a Cavell Star Award for outstanding leadership after colleagues at the Countess of Chester Hospital described her as an “inspiration”. Helen, who has been a...
View ArticleMedia statement - 14 March 2020
Countess of Chester Hospital Chief Executive, Dr Susan Gilby, said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at The Countess of Chester Hospital, and had tested positive for COVID-19,...
View ArticleCountess receives strong community support
Teams at the Countess of Chester Hospital have been boosted by strong support from the local community. A number of local businesses and organisations, including restaurants, confectionaries and a...
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New Chair outlines key priorities
The new Chair of the Board at the Countess of Chester Hospital Foundation Trust, Chris Hannah, has set out her key priorities as Chair to ensure the Trust continues to provide the best possible care...
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Animated 'stay at home' video
Two Chester school girls have gone the extra mile to thank local NHS heroes battling Covid-19. Sisters Matilda Davies, 8, and Edith Davies, 12, who attend Guilden Sutton Primary School and Bishops...
View ArticleUpdate on PPE
The Cheshire NHS and our Local Authority partners are working closely together to support the essential supply of PPE to protect health and care workers in Cheshire. We have been extremely grateful to...
View ArticleOur Annual Members' Meeting 2020
Come along to our first ever virtual Annual Members’ Meeting to hear about our achievements this year as well as find out about plans for the future. This year’s meeting is taking place on Wednesday...
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Family Support connects patients with loved ones
Nurses at the Countess of Chester Hospital have developed a Family Support service to help patients stay in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. With visiting restricted under national...
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