Apr01
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 or the NHS App for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors).
Unions have announced a six-day walkout of resident doctors from Tuesday, 7 April to Monday, 13 April 2026.
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Mar16
5 March 2026
A schoolboy who raised over £2,000 for young patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has returned to the children’s ward to see exactly what his fundraising helped to buy.
Nine-year-old Charlie Perry‑Hargreaves, from Ewloe has spent much of his childhood on the Countess of Chester Hospital’s children’s ward due to his asthma and wanted to make sure other young patients like him were never bored, and to feel more at home during their stays.
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Mar16
4 March 2026
A £200,000 community fundraising effort has transformed eye care at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with the arrival of a brand new retinal scanner that will make tests quicker, easier and more accurate for thousands of patients.
The scanner, now in place at the Westminster Eye Centre, was purchased entirely through the Countess Charity’s Retinal Scanner Appeal which saw patients, families, local businesses and other fundraisers unite to reach the full target within 12 months - supporting everything from coffee mornings to mountain climbs and parachute jumps.
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Mar02
Patients receiving care at the Countess of Chester Hospital – including those having surgery, cancer treatment, tests to investigate symptoms, or urgent procedures – can now be assured that the equipment used meets the highest safety standards in the NHS.
Both Sterile Services and Endoscopy – including an onsite dedicated Decontamination Unit – have achieved an impressive result in their latest inspection.
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Feb25
The Milk Bank at the Countess of Chester Hospital has won two national Royal College of Midwives (RCM) awards – a significant achievement that highlights the breadth of impact their award-winning scheme has had across maternity and bereavement care.
After baby loss, many parents still produce milk.
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Dec12
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of planned industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) and the busy Christmas period.
Unions announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December.
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Dec10
Families are being urged to help loved ones return home from hospital and home in time for Christmas. As winter pressures hit early across England, The Countess of Chester Hospital is experiencing record demand for hospital care and this has coincided with the seasonal rise in flu cases, creating extra strain on services.
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Dec02
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has submitted a planning application to deconstruct the old Women and Children’s Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital, marking the next step in a major transformation of the site.
The application also includes the removal of the elevated blue link bridge – a familiar architectural feature for many in Chester.
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