Jul31
Designed with input from local families and frontline staff, the new Labour Ward promises a calm, private, and supportive environment for births.
Patients having a baby at the Countess of Chester Hospital from September will experience a brand-new, family-focused Labour Ward, designed with their comfort and safety in mind.
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Jul24
Modern new facility to transform family care across Cheshire, Wirral, and North Wales, ushering in a new era of patient-centred care
After years of careful planning, development, and community collaboration, it has been announced that the brand-new Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital will officially open its doors in September 2025.
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Jul21
The Countess of Chester Hospital is encouraging people across Cheshire to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors.
Unions have announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am on Wednesday 30 July.
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Jul15
Your NHS. Your community. Your voice.
We’re inviting you to join us for a vital community conversation about the future of healthcare services in Chester.
As part of the NHS Ten Year Plan, the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is developing its long-term strategy - and your views are essential.
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Jul08
Innovative design focuses on play and family support at the heart of children’s care
The Countess of Chester Hospital has unveiled a series of innovative new play areas in its Women and Children’s Building, set to open this summer. These play zones are designed to transform the hospital experience for young patients, reflecting the latest research on how play supports healing and wellbeing.
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