Jun03
Shared on behalf of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside by the Countess of Chester Hospital
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies, running from 3 June – 15 July 2025.
Currently, there are ten separate policies for Cheshire and Merseyside, which means that eligible people have varying access to NHS-funded fertility treatment, depending on where they live.
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May30
Honouring decades of dedication while delivering real improvements for patients and staff alike
For 40 years, the Countess of Chester Hospital has been much more than a building – it has been a community of people committed to caring for one another. Staff like Graham Pemberton, who started as a porter in 1996 and now plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital runs safely and effectively, embody this spirit of dedication and compassion.
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May23
DEXA scanning service now live – offering earlier detection of osteoporosis and reducing travel for patients in Ellesmere Port and Chester
Local patients across Ellesmere Port and Chester can now get quicker, easier access to life-changing bone scans, thanks to a new state-of-the-art scanner at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
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May22
We’re proud to announce that our Anaesthetics Department has once again been awarded national ACSA accreditation by the Royal College of Anaesthetists — a mark of excellence that confirms we meet the highest standards of safety, care, and quality.
This accreditation, awarded through the Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) scheme, is not automatic.
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Apr15
Did you know that we will soon have a new Women and Children’s building, which is 1/3 bigger than currently? It will include maternity, neonatal, paediatrics, gynaecology services and more.
The new space will provide increased capacity and additional modern rest spaces for patients, families and staff to enjoy, supporting a holistic and family-centred approach to care.
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Apr10
The North Wales Neonatal Network Donor Milk Hub (a collaboration of organisations including The Milk Bank at Chester) has been shortlisted for the NHS Wales Sustainability Awards in the Sustainability Network or Community category.
The North Wales Neonatal Service Donor Milk Hub, which opened at Glan Clwyd in September 2024, brings donor milk to families at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Ysbyty Gwynedd, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital, cutting down delivery miles and making milk access faster and more sustainable.
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Apr07
More people in West Cheshire and Ellesmere Port are finding out about the health of their liver earlier, thanks to the continued expansion of liver disease screening that’s being provided by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
More than 800 people were offered a free liver health screening last year either in hospital or at community clinics, as the local NHS Trust continues to find new ways make healthcare more widely available to improve the health of the local community.
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Mar31
A new £7.5 million plan to bring down waiting times and improve patient experiences of emergency care at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been revealed today.
The plan will provide patients with more direct access to the full range of emergency care available at the local hospital, which could significantly cut waiting times and improve patient safety and experiences.
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