Sep02
2 September 2026
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has become the first organisation in Cheshire and Merseyside to achieve a fully Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliant fleet, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reducing emissions and improving local air quality.
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Aug28
28 August 2026
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has achieved some of its best-ever cancer results, consistently meeting two key NHS standards over the last four months and ranking among the top-performing trusts nationally.
The results mean more patients are receiving answers about their condition sooner and starting treatment more quickly, helping to reduce the anxiety and uncertainty that can come with suspected cancer.
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Aug21
21 August 2026
People in Chester, Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas are now being seen and treated much faster, as the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust delivers one of the strongest improvements in waiting times seen anywhere in England this year. The progress has been recognised nationally, with Chief Executive Jane Tomkinson OBE invited to No.
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Aug20
20 August 2026
The Countess Charity's Extra Mile Appeal has raised an impressive £160,000 in its first year, funding additional equipment that is already improving patient care across the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The funding has enabled the Trust to invest in equipment that supports quicker diagnosis, more efficient care and a better experience for patients.
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Aug17
17 August 2026
A senior clinician at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of just 109 people across the UK to receive a prestigious Churchill Fellowship this year, to explore innovative approaches to frailty care around the world.
Rob Loughran, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within the Trust’s Community Healthy Ageing Team, has been chosen to travel to Australia and Japan as part of the prestigious programme, where he will explore pioneering community-led approaches to frailty care.
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Aug14
Hundreds of patients across West Cheshire are set to receive NHS eye care sooner this summer as the Countess of Chester Hospital launches a series of weekend ‘Super Saturday’ clinics to help cut waiting times.
More than 300 extra ophthalmology appointments will be offered throughout July and August, with the sessions aimed at people who have been waiting the longest for specialist eye treatment.
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Aug12
12 August 2026
The Countess of Chester Country Park has once again been recognised as one of the UK's finest green spaces after securing a prestigious Green Flag Award for the ninth consecutive year.
The international quality mark, awarded by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises parks and green spaces that are welcoming, well managed and deliver real benefits for their communities.
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Aug10
The Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building has been recognised nationally, with a shortlisting for the ‘Towards Net Zero Award’ at the 2026 HSJ Awards.
More than 1300 entries were received this year, with 231 projects and individuals reaching the final shortlist.
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