Advice for staying safe during the snow
The Countess of Chester Hospital is advising members of the public to stay safe during the predicted hazardous weather conditions. Widespread snowfall is expected in most parts of the UK over the next...
View ArticleDignity in care
What does 'dignity' mean to you? Tell us by clicking here and we will share your views with our staff, patients and visitors during our dignity awareness campaign. The Countess of Chester Hospital...
View ArticleKeep Warm, Keep Well
Along with our other local health partners, we would like to give you some top tips for keeping warm and well during the winter. Here is a useful information leaflet: Keep Warm Keep Well leaflet (2mb)...
View ArticleCountess among top Trusts in risk assessment
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has received outstanding feedback during a recent risk assessment, which places the Trust among the best performing hospitals in the country. The...
View ArticleThe Friends & Family Test - tell us what you think
Seeking and acting on patient feedback is key to improving the quality of healthcare services and putting patients at the centre of what we do. From 1st April 2013, all patients in acute inpatient...
View ArticleRicky celebrates 10 years of milk bank
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Cheshire & North Wales Human Milk Bank and to celebrate this special event the milk bank's regular supporter and fundraiser Ricky Tomlinson joined a...
View ArticleNotice of Election - Council of Governors
The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Click here to view the notice of election Elections are to be...
View ArticleA new integrated stroke unit
This week the Countess of Chester Hospital officially opened its new Integrated Stroke Unit to treat and care for acute stroke patients as well supporting their rehabilitation and discharge from...
View ArticleBringing extra care and comfort to patients
The Countess of Chester Hospital has employed six new members of staff to improve care and comfort for patients and their families. The new members of staff are called Care and Comfort Assistants, as...
View ArticleCountess is baby friendly
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Maternity Unit recently underwent a review by UNICEF's Baby Friendly Initiative, scoring 45/45 points. The Trust's Maternity Unit was externally audited by UNICEF UK...
View ArticleEmbracing research and innovation
The Research & Innovation Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been selected by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to be the first Trust nationally to undertake a...
View ArticleCelebration of Achievement Awards 2013
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Celebration of Achievement Awards took place on Friday 12th July 2013 to reward staff for their efforts and commitment over the past year. The Crowne Plaza Hotel in...
View ArticleCoronation Street star presents baby award
Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies - who plays Owen in the popular soap - visited the Countess of Chester Hospital this week to present the Trust with the prestigious UNICEF Baby Friendly...
View ArticleAmong the best in Friends & Family Test
The Countess of Chester Hospital has been ranked among the best performing trusts in the first set of results published for the Friends & Family Test. The Friends & Family Test was introduced...
View ArticleTV Screens bringing real-time patient experience to the Countess
The Countess of Chester Hospital is using real-time patient feedback to help deliver continuous quality care to patients. The recently published report by the Medical Director of the NHS, Sir Bruce...
View ArticleOrthodontist strikes gold
A Specialist Trainee Orthodontist at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been awarded the William Houston gold medal for achieving the highest mark in the Orthodontic Membership examination at the...
View ArticleYour are invited to our Annual Members Meeting (01/10/13)
The Countess of Chester Hospital's Annual Members Meeting is taking place from 5pm on Tuesday 1st October 2013 in the Education & Training Centre and all members of the public are invited to...
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Car parking in residential streets
A message to the public: Car parking in residential streets Dear patients and visitors, The Trust is receiving an increasing number of complaints from residents living in property close to the...
View ArticleCountess environment given clean bill of health
A new assessment measuring the standards of hospital environments has been conducted at the Countess of Chester Hospital and the Trust has been given a full clean bill of health. The Patient-led...
View ArticleTree ceremony set to light up hospital
The Countess of Chester Hospital is inviting members of the public to dedicate a light to a loved one at the annual Trees of Light ceremony which will also see their names being entered into a Book of...
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