Feb02
Published: 2 February 2024
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is lifting temporary visiting restrictions at both the Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port hospitals with immediate effect following a drop in flu cases in the local community.
The difficult but necessary decision to pause visitation was prompted by a significant and rapid increase in patients attending the Emergency Department (A&E) and testing positive for influenza.
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Jan24
In response to an increase in the number of patients being admitted to the Countess of Chester Hospital with influenza, the Trust took the decision to temporarily pause visiting on Wednesday, January 24. Visiting restrictions were lifted on 2 February 2024.
The Trust took this action because it saw a notable increase in the number of patients attending our Emergency Department (A&E) and testing positive for influenza.
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Jan22
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Endoscopy team have been praised for their high-quality service following a recent review.
The Endoscopy department has received full JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) accreditation for another consecutive year, following a review that explored all aspects of the service.
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Jan12
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is thanking staff and the public for their support following the latest period of industrial action.
The longest walkout in NHS history ended at 7am on Tuesday of this week (9 January) but the impact is expected to be felt for weeks to come as services in Cheshire and Merseyside navigate the most challenging time of year, with flu and Covid expected to continue rising during January, and cold weather adding to pressures on services.
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Dec29
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors early in the New Year.
As previously announced by unions, junior doctors will take six days of industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 3 January to 7am on Tuesday 9 January.
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Dec19
Following a temporary pause to visiting in most areas of our Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port hospitals due to a rise in norovirus cases, we are pleased to confirm that normal visiting has now resumed. We want to thank the public you for your patience and understanding during the past couple of weeks.
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Dec15
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust urging people to prioritise health ahead of busy winter period
The public are being encouraged to take steps to stay on top of their personal health, as the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (COCH NHSFT) prepares for what could be one of the busiest months of winter so far.
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Dec06
6 December 2023 The number of patients admitted to hospital at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital with norovirus in the last week has risen quickly, reflecting the national trend reported earlier this month by the NHS. Thirteen patients currently have norovirus across both hospitals.
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