Dec06
Christmas officially arrived in Chester last weekend as thousands of dashing Santas took to the city streets to raise money for two important local charities.
More than 2,100 participants donned Santa suits for the 14th annual Chester Santa Dash, a beloved city tradition held each year in aid of the Countess Charity and the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
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Nov29
People who gave birth at the Countess of Chester Hospital in February 2024 have reported another year-on-year improvement in their care, as the latest annual Care Quality Commission (CQC) patient survey results are revealed.
Since 2022 the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has risen impressively in the rankings* for this survey and its maternity services are now notably rated around the same as most acute hospitals, according to patients.
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Nov28
The NHS Milk Bank at Chester is celebrating a remarkable year of achievements as the team behind this service within the Countess of Chester Hospital enters the typically challenging winter season in a strong and prepared position.
Whilst the winter months are often marked by supply and demand challenges – including colder weather grounding volunteer blood bikers and reduced donor activity during the busy festive period – it’s a different story this year: The Milk Bank at Chester freezers are well stocked ahead of the upcoming festive season, with more than 300 litres of pasteurised donor milk ready for dispatch.
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Nov25
A new vision to enhance patient and family experience is delivering improvements in care quality at the Emergency Department (A&E) of the Countess of Chester Hospital, as reflected in the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey results (released Thursday 21 November).
The CQC survey, conducted in February and March 2024, gathered feedback from over 400 patients about their experiences of emergency care at the Countess of Chester Hospital with the findings highlighting significant progress in key areas:
94% of patients reported that they had confidence and trust in doctors and nurses
30% more patients reported being able to access food and drink while in A&E.
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Nov22
Chester MP Samantha Dixon paid a visit to the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's new Women and Children's Building this week, ahead of its expected completion next summer.
The MP for Chester North and Neston took a detailed tour of the construction site to learn more about the brand-new facility that will bring several benefits to the local community.
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Nov19
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new trans-nasal endoscopy service (TNE), giving patients a less invasive and safer, more comfortable experience.
The innovative new procedure allows the endoscopist to examine the oesophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine without the need for sedation, which offers a safer option with fewer side effects.
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Nov19
Pregnant women will now be able to access a vital new vaccination at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which will help protect their newborn babies from contracting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Offered as part of a nationwide programme launched on 1 September, the vaccine is expected to save lives and ease the burden on the NHS during the challenging winter months.
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Nov08
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new Zero Tolerance campaign aimed at combating abusive and threatening behaviour, to ensure that both staff and patients feel safe and respected at all times.
The initiative is part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for everyone and emphasises that abuse towards its staff in any form - whether verbal, physical or emotional - will not be tolerated.
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