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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Jun03
Shared on behalf of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside by the Countess of Chester Hospital
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies, running from 3 June – 15 July 2025.
Currently, there are ten separate policies for Cheshire and Merseyside, which means that eligible people have varying access to NHS-funded fertility treatment, depending on where they live.
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May30
Honouring decades of dedication while delivering real improvements for patients and staff alike
For 40 years, the Countess of Chester Hospital has been much more than a building – it has been a community of people committed to caring for one another. Staff like Graham Pemberton, who started as a porter in 1996 and now plays a vital role in ensuring the hospital runs safely and effectively, embody this spirit of dedication and compassion.
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May23
DEXA scanning service now live – offering earlier detection of osteoporosis and reducing travel for patients in Ellesmere Port and Chester
Local patients across Ellesmere Port and Chester can now get quicker, easier access to life-changing bone scans, thanks to a new state-of-the-art scanner at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
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