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 rehabilitation 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.

It's important to choose the right NHS service for your needs, during industrial action. If you're unsure, visit https:/...
19/12/2025

It's important to choose the right NHS service for your needs, during industrial action.

If you're unsure, visit https://111.nhs.uk/ to be directed to the right place.

Not sure where to turn? Here’s how to choose well:🩺 NHS 111 – If you’re unsure, start here. Call or go online for expert...
18/12/2025

Not sure where to turn? Here’s how to choose well:

🩺 NHS 111 – If you’re unsure, start here. Call or go online for expert advice 24/7. They’ll guide you to the right care – pharmacy, GP, urgent treatment centre or A&E if needed.

💊 Pharmacy – Your local pharmacist can help with common illnesses. No appointment needed, confidential advice provided.

🏠 Self-care – Many minor issues can be treated at home with rest and over-the-counter remedies. Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

👩‍⚕️ Your GP – For ongoing symptoms, prescriptions, chronic pain or long-term conditions. They can also refer you for specialist care.

🚨 A&E – For life-threatening emergencies only.

Right care, right place. Help us help you.

*If you are feeling unwell with cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms, we kindly ask that you postpone your visit to loved ones in hospital.

For the first time, parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies. Flu isn’t just a heavy c...
18/12/2025

For the first time, parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.

Flu isn’t just a heavy cold – it can make young children seriously unwell, sometimes badly enough to need hospital care.

Vaccination is the best way to shield them. It’s safe, effective and often given as a quick, painless spray up the nose.

Search ‘NHS flu vaccine’ for more information.

Emergency care and other critical services such as maternity departments will be open throughout the current industrial ...
18/12/2025

Emergency care and other critical services such as maternity departments will be open throughout the current industrial action, and life-threatening calls will still be responded to.

If it’s less urgent, please try NHS 111 Online or your local pharmacy or GP practice first.

🏡 Ready to get home and back to what you love?Did you know that going home from hospital as soon as it’s safe helps you ...
17/12/2025

🏡 Ready to get home and back to what you love?

Did you know that going home from hospital as soon as it’s safe helps you recover faster? The longer you stay in a hospital bed, the harder it can be to get moving again, so let’s work together to get you home, where you’ll feel most comfortable.

Here’s how you can help speed up your recovery:
✨ Ask questions
✨ Share information
✨ Follow the advice of your doctors and nurses.

Not sure what to ask? Start with these:
❔ What’s the matter with me?
❔ What happens next?
❔ What can I do to get better?
❔When might I go home?

Let’s get you home, healthy and happy, as soon as possible! 💙

This week saw a very special moment at the Countess of Chester Hospital.Geoffrey Foy, who turns three this week, rang th...
17/12/2025

This week saw a very special moment at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Geoffrey Foy, who turns three this week, rang the treatment bell to mark the end of his two-year leukaemia treatment 💙

Geoffrey, who was first diagnosed in August 2023 and has received shared care from both the Countess of Chester Hospital and Alder Hey , this week became the very first patient to ring the new treatment bell in the hospital’s new Women and Children's building.

In the past, families could hire a bell to mark the end of treatment, but Geoffrey’s mum, Steph, wanted to do something more permanent and she helped source a bell for our hospital, as a way of saying thank you — and Geoffrey had the honour of being the first to ring it!

Steph said: “The shared treatment Geoffrey received was just amazing — everyone did everything they could to look after him. Last year he was very ill and spent his birthday in hospital, and they did so much to make it special. I wanted to do something nice to say thank you.”

Staff presented Geoffrey with a certificate and a superhero cape, which he proudly wore as he rang the bell three times to loud cheers, before heading off to the children’s ward Christmas party.

A huge milestone for a very brave little boy 💙

Resident doctors have begun a five-day strike, from today through to Monday 22 December. Our A&E is expected to be extre...
17/12/2025

Resident doctors have begun a five-day strike, from today through to Monday 22 December.

Our A&E is expected to be extremely busy during this period. If it’s less urgent, please try NHS 111 Online or your local pharmacy or GP practice first.

Winter can be a challenging time, especially for older neighbours, friends, or family members.Here’s how you can help:🎁 ...
16/12/2025

Winter can be a challenging time, especially for older neighbours, friends, or family members.

Here’s how you can help:

🎁 Check Supplies: Make sure they have enough food for a few days in case bad weather keeps them indoors
🎁 Stay Warm & Safe: If they need to go out, encourage sturdy shoes with a good grip, and a scarf around the mouth to protect them from the cold air, and to reduce their risk of chest infections
🎁 Prescriptions Check In: Help them get any medicines they need before the holidays or bad weather hits.

If they need help when GP practices or pharmacies are closed, NHS 111 is available online at 111.nhs.uk for advice on what to do and where to go.

Your kindness could make all the difference this festive season. 🌟

Lower back pain can be quite common and in most cases isn’t anything serious - but there are things you can do to treat ...
16/12/2025

Lower back pain can be quite common and in most cases isn’t anything serious - but there are things you can do to treat it at home, with the help of your local pharmacy.

Use 111.nhs.uk if you have more serious symptoms

*If you are feeling unwell with cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms, we kindly ask that you postpone your visit to loved ones in hospital.

Resident doctors will be striking from 7am tomorrow until 7am on 22 December. The NHS will do everything it can to go ah...
16/12/2025

Resident doctors will be striking from 7am tomorrow until 7am on 22 December.

The NHS will do everything it can to go ahead with planned appointments during industrial action - especially for patients in greatest clinical need.

Please attend your appointment as planned, unless you are contacted to say otherwise.

Are you preparing for a loved one to come home from hospital? Here are some top tips to help you prepare:✅ Keep their ho...
15/12/2025

Are you preparing for a loved one to come home from hospital?

Here are some top tips to help you prepare:

✅ Keep their home warm and cosy
✅ Stock up on food and essentials
✅ Bring warm, comfortable clothing
✅ Arrange early-morning transport

A little preparation can make a big difference! 💙

Choose A&E when it’s life‑threatening: 🙍‍♀️🙍‍♂️For adults:🚨Loss of consciousness, sudden confusion or fits that won’t st...
15/12/2025

Choose A&E when it’s life‑threatening:
🙍‍♀️🙍‍♂️For adults:
🚨Loss of consciousness, sudden confusion or fits that won’t stop, persistent severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that cannot be stopped, severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), severe burns or scalds, stroke symptoms, major trauma (e.g. road traffic collision), feelings of self-harm or su***de.

🧒👶For children:
🚨 Seizure or fit, choking, difficulty breathing, unable to stay awake, blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, tongue or lips, limp, floppy or unresponsive, heavy bleeding, severe injuries, signs of a stroke, sudden rapid swelling, sudden confusion, rash that does not fade under pressure (glass test).

For everything else:
✅ NHS 111 – Online or by phone for expert advice
✅ Pharmacy First – Help with common illnesses
✅ Your GP – Ongoing symptoms, prescriptions & long‑term conditions
✅ Self‑care – Minor issues often get better with rest and over‑the‑counter remedies
Right care, right place. Help us help you.

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The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road
Chester
CH21UL

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