Countess Of Chester Hospital

Countess Of Chester Hospital Welcome to the official page for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This page is monitored Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.

We provide safe, kind, effective hospital care across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston & Deeside. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides safe, kind and effective care to communities across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston, Deeside and surrounding areas. We operate across three sites:

Countess of Chester Hospital – 473-bed acute hospital
Ellesmere Port Hospital – 60-bed rehab

ilitation and outpatient facility
Tarporley War Memorial Hospital – community care services

With nearly 6,000 staff, we care for a population of over 400,000 people and support more than 643,000 patient attendances each year, from outpatient appointments to major surgery. We are rooted in our community and driven by compassion. Our goal is to provide timely, high-quality care in a respectful and safe environment, ensuring every patient feels valued and confident in their treatment. Please Note: We encourage open and respectful conversations here but reserve the right to remove posts or comments that are inappropriate or name staff without consent. This page is for social interaction, not medical advice. For medical concerns, please contact your GP or call NHS 111.

With temperatures expected to be really high today, it’s important to watch out for the signs of heat exhaustion and hea...
25/06/2026

With temperatures expected to be really high today, it’s important to watch out for the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. 🌞🔆

If someone becomes unwell in the heat, act quickly and follow these steps to help cool them down.

For more advice, including when to seek medical help, visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

⚠️ Heatstroke can be life-threatening - know the signs and act fast⚠️In hot weather, heat exhaustion can usually be trea...
23/06/2026

⚠️ Heatstroke can be life-threatening - know the signs and act fast⚠️

In hot weather, heat exhaustion can usually be treated by cooling down within 30 minutes - but if it develops into heatstroke, it becomes a medical emergency and you should call 999 immediately.

Feeling dizzy, sick, overly sweaty or exhausted? These could be signs of heat exhaustion, so make sure you cool down, hydrate, and rest immediately.

But if someone has a very high temperature, hot skin without sweating, confusion, seizures, or becomes unconscious, this is heatstroke - act fast and call 999.

🌡️ Stay safe in hot weather:
💧 Drink plenty of fluids
👕 Wear loose, light clothing
☀️ Avoid the sun from 11am -3pm
👀 Check on vulnerable people

Read more NHS advice about heatstroke and heat exhaustion here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

We’re delighted to be making progress on a new dedicated space for our haematology patients at the Countess of Chester H...
18/06/2026

We’re delighted to be making progress on a new dedicated space for our haematology patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital. 💚

The Chester Haematology Centre, opening later this summer, will offer a more peaceful and welcoming setting for people receiving ongoing treatment for blood cancers and blood disorders.

By moving these services into a quieter area away from the main hospital, we’re aiming to create a more comfortable experience and better protect those who are most vulnerable.

With thoughtfully designed treatment areas, improved privacy and a focus on wellbeing, this new centre will make a real difference to patients who spend a lot of time with us - and to the families who support them 💗

We had a wonderful time at our staff Summer Social last weekend!  ☀️🌿 Set against the backdrop of the Countess of Cheste...
18/06/2026

We had a wonderful time at our staff Summer Social last weekend! ☀️🌿

Set against the backdrop of the Countess of Chester Country Park, the event was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to come together away from the day-to-day to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with each other outside of work.

It was fantastic to see so many people taking time out to join us - and even better to see colleagues sharing the day with their friends and families.

Thankfully the weather was mostly on our side! ☀️

There was something for everyone to enjoy - from mindfulness moments and lawn games to activities for children, forest-school sessions, and even yoga tasters for both adults and little ones.

Most importantly, it gave us the chance to come together, strengthen relationships and celebrate the incredible people who make our organisation such a special place to work.

A huge thank you to the for the delicious complimentary food and drinks, which went down a treat with everyone who attended. 🍖🍔

And of course, we must thank the and who provided excellent activities for children and grown-ups alike, sharing their knowledge of animals, plants and the local environment.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a welcoming, feel-good afternoon.

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We had a fantastic week out in our communities raising awareness around diabetes for  ! 🚐💙Across five days in Chester an...
18/06/2026

We had a fantastic week out in our communities raising awareness around diabetes for ! 🚐💙

Across five days in Chester and Ellesmere Port, our team connected with over 700 people, offering risk scores, advice and practical support to help people better understand their health.

✅ 156 risk scores completed
✅ 20 people encouraged to follow up with their GP
✅ 25 conversations about research opportunities
✅ Support from partners including eye screening, primary care teams and our Mobile Research Unit

From community venues to hospital sites, it’s been a real team effort - with great conversations, shared learning and plenty of engagement along the way.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us and take a step toward better health 💙

17/06/2026

💊 Heading into hospital? Don’t forget your medicine 💊

This video highlights why it’s so important to bring your own medicines with you to hospital - whether your visit is planned or unexpected.

Keeping your medicines together and bringing them into hospital helps us care for you safely and smoothly from the moment you arrive.

It means:

✅ You can continue your usual medicines without delay
✅ There’s less risk of missed or late doses
✅ We reduce unnecessary waste and prescribing
✅ Our teams can quickly check exactly what you’re taking

Just like packing your slippers or pyjamas, having your medicines ready is a simple step that makes a big difference to your care - especially if you rely on regular treatment for a long-term condition.

If you’re coming into hospital, please remember to bring all of your current medicines with you.

It's a small step that makes a big difference.

We were at No10 this week… any guesses why? 🧐We’re proud to share that our Trust has been recognised as one of the top 1...
12/06/2026

We were at No10 this week… any guesses why? 🧐

We’re proud to share that our Trust has been recognised as one of the top 10 most improved in England - and invited to Number 10 to mark the achievement.

This follows our 24‑place rise in the latest NHS Oversight Framework league table, the biggest improvement in Cheshire and Merseyside. It also means we’ve moved out of the bottom quarter of trusts, where the highest level of national oversight is applied, a clear sign of growing confidence in our stability and delivery.

Our progress has been driven by:
✅ Stronger performance across cancer standards
✅ Shorter waits for planned treatment and diagnostics
✅ Better performance in A&E
✅ Major investment in our buildings, including the award‑winning new Women & Children’s Building, the refurbished Stroke Ward and the £7.1m upgrade to our Emergency Department and related areas.

While this is an important moment to recognise how far we’ve come - and reflects nine months of improvement in our ranking - we know there is more to do. Our improvement journey continues, with further plans already underway to modernise services and improve care for our communities.

Our Chief Executive, Jane Tomkinson OBE, attended No10 on behalf of our staff to acknowledge the hard work and professionalism behind these results.

↔️ Swipe to see some of the moments and milestones behind this achievement.

Read more: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/corporate-information/news/countess-delivers-biggest-improvement-in-cheshire-and-merseyside-in-latest-nhs-performance-table.aspx

Don't forget, our research bus is out and about in Chester and Ellesmere Port today for Diabetes Week 💙 We’ll be visitin...
10/06/2026

Don't forget, our research bus is out and about in Chester and Ellesmere Port today for Diabetes Week 💙

We’ll be visiting a few different locations this week, so come along and say hello:
📍 Ellesmere Port Hospital – today, 9.30am -2pm
📍 Main entrance, Countess of Chester Hospital – tomorrow, 10am - 2pm
📍 Second floor, Fountains Health Building, Chester – Friday, 9am - 3pm

Our friendly team will be on hand to chat, answer your questions, run some interactive activities and offer basic diabetes risk assessments where possible. Whether you want advice, information, or just a quick chat, we’d love to see you there.

Our research bus was out and about across Chester today for Diabetes Week 💙It visited the Greyhound Retail Park (outside...
08/06/2026

Our research bus was out and about across Chester today for Diabetes Week 💙

It visited the Greyhound Retail Park (outside Asda) with our team answering your questions, running interactive activities and offering basic diabetes risk assessments.

The bus will also be at the west wing of Chester Cathedral tomorrow from 10am-4pm - if you’re nearby, pop over and say hello.

Cardiac arrests don’t happen often, but when they do, it’s really important we’re ready. That’s why our teams take part ...
06/06/2026

Cardiac arrests don’t happen often, but when they do, it’s really important we’re ready. That’s why our teams take part in surprise practice scenarios.

These are made to feel as real as possible, so staff from different areas can work together just like they would in real life - whether that’s on a ward, in a corridor, or anywhere in the hospital.

Afterwards, everyone takes a few minutes to chat about how it went - what worked well and if they could improve next time.

All of this helps our staff feel more confident and supported, so patients get the right care at the right time when it matters most. 💙

Read more about the surprise simulations here:
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/corporate-information/news/countess-of-chester-hospital-brings-back-surprise-cardiac-arrest-training-to-boost-emergency-readiness.aspx

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The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH21UL

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