May04
A national day of industrial action is taking place
on Thursday 10th May 2012 in protest to the
government's proposed changes to public sector pensions.
Although the Countess of Chester Hospital has plans in place to
deal with any disruptions that may be caused, there will
undoubtedly be increased pressure on our services throughout the
day as a result.
...Read more
May03
The Countess of Chester Hospital received a 40Top Hospitals
Award for the twelfth year in succession, one of only five Trusts
in the country to achieve this. The awards have only been in
existence for twelve years meaning that the Countess has
successfully received the award every year since it was comprised
in 2001.
...Read more
May02
Help us celebrate the achievements of our
staff
The Countess of Chester Hospital's
annual 'Celebration of Achievement Awards' offer an opportunity for
the Trust to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and hard work
of individuals, wards and departments who have excelled in a range
of different areas.
...Read more
Apr24
The Countess of Chester Hospital is at the forefront of
healthcare innovation by becoming the first Trust in the country to
trial a revolutionary new procedure to treat varicose
veins.
Unlike alternative varicose vein treatments, Cyanoacrylate is a
simple but revolutionary glue type substance which is injected
directly into the varicose veins to cure them.
...Read more
Mar27
Due to an outbreak of measles in the North West which is
reported to be the largest in the region since the MMR vaccine was
introduced, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) is urging parents to
ensure children are fully vaccinated.
In addition, to protect young patients, the Countess of Chester
Hospital has declared that any visitors to the
Neonatal Unit under the age of 16, needs to provide proof that they
have received the MMR vaccine (with their red book) before they
will be allowed onto the unit.
...Read more
Mar14
Annual Hospital Thanksgiving Service
This event aims to give thanks for the work of all
our staff and volunteers. The guest speaker at the event will be
The Revd. Peter Barber (Chair of Methodist District Chester and
Stoke on Trent)
6pm, Tuesday 20th March
2012
Spiritual Care Centre (Chapel)
All are welcome.
...Read more
Feb16
Public Meetings announced - seeking views on proposed changes
to Cheshire and Merseyside Vascular Services
Cheshire and Merseyside Vascular Services Review - local
events
Two engagement events on vascular services have been arranged so
that people can have their say over plans to concentrate vascular
services in two specialist arterial centres.
...Read more
Jan25
A survey of parents' experiences of neonatal care at the
Countess of Chester Hospital has revealed a high quality of care
for babies being treated in the Neonatal Unit.
The Countess was among 125 hospital neonatal units in England
that were involved in the survey. The survey was developed by
Picker Institute Europe and undertaken between 2010-11 by neonatal
networks in England as well as being supported by Bliss, the
special care charity, and the Department of Health.
...Read more