Aug13
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust had the recent honour of welcoming the new Chief Executive of Chester Pride to discuss and strengthen the Trust's support for the LGBTQ+ community in Chester.
Richard Euston's visit ahead of the annual Chester Pride event on 17 August, underlines the Trust's dedication to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all its patients, staff and visitors, where everyone can be open about who they are and feel able to be their true self.
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Jul22
A significant milestone in the construction of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children's Building has been marked with a special 'topping out’ ceremony, coinciding with the launch of an exciting new five-year strategy for women and children’s services.
The key event – which marks the symbolic completion of the building's frame and is a significant stage in its construction – was attended by several staff from the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as well as representatives of the construction partners IHP.
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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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