Hospital services are extremely busy at The Countess this weekend
Please be aware that Accident and Emergency Services and the wider hospital are currently extremely busy at The Countess of Chester hospital. Those with life-threatening and serious medical...
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Trust makes time to celebrate staff achievement
Unsung Hero Betty Cheers receives her award from Interim Director of Operations Lorraine Burnett The Countess of Chester Hospital took time to celebrate staff, their hard work and dedication at our...
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Countess consultant and TV expert Dr Ravi Jayaram offers Christmas health...
Christmas is almost here and with it the common bugs, viruses and general illnesses children pick up from parties and family gatherings. But how can parents tell whether their child needs medical...
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Countess director calls for public, social care services and NHS to support...
Christmas is the time of year when reports of NHS pressures become widespread, but Lorraine Burnett is working hard to ensure the Countess of Chester Hospital can deal with whatever yuletide brings....
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Angela’s gesture of kindness to Countess patients this Christmas
Thanks to a special visit from former nurse Angela Evoy – dozens of poorly Countess patients will have something to smile about on Christmas Day. Carefully wrapped gifts were dropped off on Ward 51 at...
View ArticleHospital services are extremely busy at The Countess
Please be aware that Accident and Emergency Services and the wider hospital are currently extremely busy at The Countess of Chester hospital.Those with life-threatening and serious medical conditions...
View ArticleInformation about proposed national industrial action affecting services
Please be aware there will be potential disruption to services at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, due to proposed national industrial action by junior doctors on the following...
View ArticleInspection visit by the Care Quality Commission
What do you think about your local health services? CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. They are set to carry out an inspection at the Countess of...
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Please be aware there will be potential disruption to services at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, due to proposed national industrial action by junior doctors on the following...
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Countess team tastes own medicine on puree diet challenge
The Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) team at the Countess of Chester Hospital are sampling their own medicine this week by following a puree diet to coincide with Nutrition and Hydration Week 2016....
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Please be aware there will be potential disruption to services at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, due to proposed national industrial action by junior doctors on the following...
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Pictorial menus give patients a helping hand
Patients with communication difficulties can now use a Pictorial Menu to order their food at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The menu, which features images of fresh food cooked daily on site, has...
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Please be aware there will be potential disruption to services at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, due to proposed national industrial action by junior doctors on the following...
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First baby born in specialist labour room at the Countess
A bonny baby boy named Charlie has become the first child to be welcomed into the world in brand new facilities here at the Countess. Charlie Flackett, weighing eight pounds and eight ounces, was born...
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Nurse Half Marathon
A nurse from the Countess of Chester Hospital is running the Chester Half Marathon this weekend in memory of one of her patients. Nicola Lee, a renal dialysis nurse, formed a close bond with John...
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Countess volunteer scoops national Macmillan award
A volunteer at the Countess has received a national award from Macmillan Cancer Support in recognition of her dedication to supporting people affected by cancer. Sue Yates received the Deborah Hutton...
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The Countess welcomes Infection Prevention Society torch tour 2016
Our Infection Prevention and Control Team today (27 May) welcomed the Infection Prevention Society’s hand hygiene torch as it continues its tour of the UK and Ireland. The Infection Prevention Society...
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Cheshire Oaks staff volunteer at Ellesmere Port
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks employees have been giving up their free time to transform a courtyard garden at Ellesmere Port Hospital. The customer service workers were inspired by...
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DofE volunteer donates baby hats
A pastoral school worker is knitting 60 baby hats for the Countess of Chester Hospital’s Neonatal Unit for his Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) Diamond Challenge. Mike Henshall, who is Head of Moreton...
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National inpatient survey sees Countess catering getting the thumbs up
A national patient survey published this week shows 87% of patients rating their experiences of care at The Countess as positive. More than 1,200 people using services at either the Chester or...
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