Jul22
The future generation of possible NHS and construction workers were given an exclusive peek into the new Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital last week, as the construction continues to take shape.
Twenty-three Year 10 students from a range of local schools in the area joined the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a week of work experience last week, which saw them gain invaluable insights into the world of healthcare, including a unique and rare chance to watch the construction process of a new NHS building.
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Jul12
We are pleased to invite members of the public to attend our Annual Members' Meeting on Wednesday, 25 September, where we will be sharing key updates on our work over the past year to improve patient care and experiences.
The meeting will take place at 4.30pm - 6pm on Microsoft Teams, and all are welcome to attend.
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Jul02
On Tuesday, 2 July 2024, Dr Nigel Scawn, Medical Director, shared a statement to the media. You can read the statement here:
Dr Nigel Scawn, Medical Director at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Baby K.
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Jun25
The public is encouraged to use NHS 111 for all their non-emergency healthcare needs, as junior doctors gear up for five days of industrial action later this weeek.
Significant disruption to services is expected when junior doctors strike from 7am on 27 June to 7am on 2 July 2024.
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Jun06
Essential electrical works taking place at Countess of Chester Hospital could cause some disruption to car parking
Crucial electrical work at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building is taking place over the coming eight days and could cause some disruption to car parking.
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May30
The Countess of Chester Hospital is celebrating a significant milestone in its history this week.
On this day, 40 years ago, the hospital was officially opened by HRH The Princess of Wales, whose memorable visit confirmed the hospital’s long-lasting commitment to quality patient care.
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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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