Nov03
The memory of 21-month-old Emily Sowden, who sadly died from acute viral bronchiolitis in 2013, continues to help children at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Her family’s charity, the Emily Ffion Trust, has recently donated near £17,000 to fund vital breathing equipment – bringing their total support of the hospital to over £65,000.
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Oct27
A newly refurbished stroke ward at the Countess of Chester Hospital is being unveiled in new photos today to mark World Stroke Awareness Day. Opened to patients earlier this month, the ward offers improved facilities and a more therapeutic environment for stroke patients.
The development is part of a wider programme of improvements across the Trust to enhance patient experience and rebuild confidence in local NHS services.
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Oct16
A dedicated member of staff at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been recognised with a prestigious regional award for her commitment to learning and leadership – a win that reflects the hospital’s growing strength in developing its staff and delivering high-quality care to the Chester community.
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Oct13
Maria Hughes, the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s first tissue viability nurse consultant, has been invited to the highly respected, invite-only Women of the Year Awards 2025 in London, which takes place later today [13 October 2025].
Each year, this event selects just 400 women from across the UK who have made an extraordinary difference in their communities, professions, or causes.
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Oct01
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has announced a major national milestone in sustainable healthcare. Its new Women and Children’s Building – located at the Countess of Chester Hospital site, which delivers maternity, neonatal, paediatric, and women’s outpatient care, is the first completed NHS facility in England to be verified as compliant with the NHS Net Zero Building Standard, introduced by NHS England in 2023.
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Sep25
This week, the Countess of Chester Hospital proudly welcomed its second cohort of medical students from the University of Chester –and this year, their training will include a new immersive experience. As part of a joint initiative between the two anchor organisations in the city, students will step into the hospital virtually, thanks to a 360° filming project that captures key clinical areas for use in the university’s state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) suite.
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Sep25
Yes – paracetamol is safe to use when you're pregnant.
Doctors and NHS experts all agree: there is no proof that taking paracetamol in pregnancy causes autism in children.
Paracetamol is the recommended medicine for pain and fever during pregnancy. It’s safer than other medicines like ibuprofen, which are not usually advised when you're pregnant.
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Sep16
The opening of the Countess of Chester Hospital’s new Women and Children’s Building has prompted a surge in interest from local families. In its first week, the hospital saw twice the usual number of expectant parents getting in touch to have their baby there, with a spike on opening day reaching six times the typical daily figure.
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