Jun25
The public is encouraged to use NHS 111 for all their non-emergency healthcare needs, as junior doctors gear up for five days of industrial action later this weeek.
Significant disruption to services is expected when junior doctors strike from 7am on 27 June to 7am on 2 July 2024.
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Jun06
Essential electrical works taking place at Countess of Chester Hospital could cause some disruption to car parking
Crucial electrical work at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building is taking place over the coming eight days and could cause some disruption to car parking.
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May30
The Countess of Chester Hospital is celebrating a significant milestone in its history this week.
On this day, 40 years ago, the hospital was officially opened by HRH The Princess of Wales, whose memorable visit confirmed the hospital’s long-lasting commitment to quality patient care.
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May24
Chester MP Samantha Dixon officially opened the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Same Day Emergency Care facility (SDEC) today. The facility has marked 18 months since opening its doors to the public in December 2022, and has served thousands of patients since then.
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May17
A Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust consultant is gearing up for this year's Chester Half Marathon after shedding a 'lifechanging' amount of weight in less than a year. Dr Lottie Elliott, 36, has lost an incredible 8 stone since last summer after cutting down on carbs and discovering a passion for exercise, and is actually 10 stone down overall, since being at her heaviest weight when she first started work at the Trust in 2021.
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May15
Actor Ian Puleston-Davies said it was ‘a huge honour’ to officially open the new staff wellbeing hub at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
The opening comes as the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a range of events based out of the hub aimed at bolstering staff’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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Apr17
A new Patient and Family Experience Strategy is at the forefront of a new approach to improve patient care.
Developed using feedback from patients, the new strategy sets out a new vision for how care will be provided.
A better patient and family experience leads to improved patient safety and higher satisfaction for patients.
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Apr05
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has two new members of staff who are helping to put big smiles on the faces of both staff and patients.
Volunteer Jim Moubray has been bringing Rosie the therapy dog to the Countess for just four weeks, and in that short time, the 10-year-old golden retriever has already won the hearts of staff and patients.
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