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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Mar21
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reminding patients to ensure they are fully prepared for any potential healthcare needs ahead of what could be a busy Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April).
As the Easter bank holiday can often lead to increased activity in a hospital, the NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered at least seven working days ahead of the bank holiday to guarantee that they will be available in time, which can be done quickly and easily via the NHS App.
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Mar14
Several extra special bundles of joy were born at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today, all sharing a very rare and unique birthday.
Only once every four years, February has 29 days instead of 28, with all newborn babies arriving on this date known as 'leaplings'.
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Mar13
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has made a long-term commitment to enhancing patient safety by investing in technology designed to prevent and minimise the risks associated with patient falls.
The Trust has allocated a significant £240,000 package for the purchase and maintenance of assistive technology equipment, also known as Ramblegards, a state-of-the-art solution that detects patient movement.
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