Aug19
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust issue reminder about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reminding people to ensure they are bank holiday-ready by ensuring they plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions they may need.
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Aug16
A breakfast club initiative at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is changing the way stroke patients recover and giving them a fun reason to get out of bed every morning.
The recently launched club on the stroke unit at Ellesmere Port Hospital has become a lifeline for patients who are often in hospital for extended periods of time, providing them with a renewed sense of purpose, community and a vital boost to their rehabilitation.
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Aug13
An innovative training course designed to help maternity staff support families following the loss of a child, has been launched by the Milk Bank at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and is now set to be rolled out at several neonatal and maternity units across the UK.
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Aug13
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had the recent honour of welcoming the new Chief Executive of Chester Pride to discuss and strengthen the Trust's support for the LGBTQ+ community in Chester.
Richard Euston's visit ahead of the annual Chester Pride event on 17 August, underlines the Trust's dedication to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all its patients, staff and visitors, where everyone can be open about who they are and feel able to be their true self.
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Jul22
A significant milestone in the construction of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children's Building has been marked with a special 'topping out’ ceremony, coinciding with the launch of an exciting new five-year strategy for women and children’s services.
The key event – which marks the symbolic completion of the building's frame and is a significant stage in its construction – was attended by several staff from the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as well as representatives of the construction partners IHP.
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Jul22
The future generation of possible NHS and construction workers were given an exclusive peek into the new Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital last week, as the construction continues to take shape.
Twenty-three Year 10 students from a range of local schools in the area joined the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a week of work experience last week, which saw them gain invaluable insights into the world of healthcare, including a unique and rare chance to watch the construction process of a new NHS building.
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Jul12
We are pleased to invite members of the public to attend our Annual Members' Meeting on Wednesday, 25 September, where we will be sharing key updates on our work over the past year to improve patient care and experiences.
The meeting will take place at 4.30pm - 6pm on Microsoft Teams, and all are welcome to attend.
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Jul02
On Tuesday, 2 July 2024, Dr Nigel Scawn, Medical Director, shared a statement to the media. You can read the statement here:
Dr Nigel Scawn, Medical Director at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Baby K.
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