Dec11
A groundbreaking clinical research trial at the COCH has transformed the life of a man who lost an astonishing seven stone after taking part in the programme.
Matthew Hopley, 25, had tried countless diets after struggling with weight loss for years and desperately wanted to find a permanent solution to live a healthier lifestyle.
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Dec11
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is transforming healthcare research and accessibility in the area with the launch of a new Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and Mobile Research Bus this week.
The facility and bus are set to transform the Trust's research capabilities, providing patients with access to the latest treatments and trials.
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Dec09
Patients surveyed from June to September at the Countess of Chester Hospital have rated higher levels of satisfaction than the national average in antenatal, birth and postnatal care, showing further signs that patients are feeling the benefits of efforts at the Trust to transform and ensure exceptional and safe care.
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Dec06
An 8-year-old boy raised more than £1,600 for the Countess of Chester Hospital's Children's Ward by walking an incredible 20 miles in under eight hours to give back to the place he received care from.
Charlie Perry-Hargreaves, from Ewloe, originally set out to raise £500 in aid of The Countess Charity, but more than tripled his fundraising goal thanks to an outpouring of community support.
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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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