Pilot project helps reduce dropout rates and NEET risk among Cheshire young people
12 Feb 2026
Students in Crewe are being supported to stay in education, work or training after leaving school, thanks to a new pilot programme.
Cheshire West news
Council and NHS welcome inspection findings in Cheshire West and commit to improving outcomes for children and families
06 Feb 2026
The outcome of a recent inspection of local services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Cheshire West has been welcomed by Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Patient Transport Services in Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral
01 Dec 2025
From 1 November 2025, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside – in conjunction with service provider West Midlands Ambulance Service - agreed to apply the national Non-Emergency Eligibility Criteria with regard to Patient Transport Services in Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral.
Share your experience of Section 117 aftercare
21 Nov 2025
A survey and focus group are being carried out by Partners in Care and Health (PCH) to gather views on Section 117 aftercare.
Countess of Chester Hospital leads England in faster cancer diagnosis
07 Nov 2025
The Countess of Chester Hospital, which serves Chester, Ellesmere Port, North Wales and surrounding areas, has been named the best in England for quickly diagnosing bowel cancers for four months in a row – a remarkable achievement considering that just two years ago, far fewer patients were being seen within national waiting time standards.
Area SEND inspection for Cheshire West and Chester Local Area Partnership
05 Nov 2025
A Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Inspection is taking place across Cheshire West and Chester from 3 November 2025.
First patients welcomed into landmark Women and Children’s Building at Countess of Chester Hospital
08 Sept 2025
A new era of care began today as the Countess of Chester Hospital officially opened the doors to its brand new Women and Children’s Building – a purpose-built, modern facility designed to transform the experience of patients, families, and staff across Chester, Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas.
Countess of Chester Hospital reveals opening date for New Women and Children’s Building
24 Jul 2025
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.
New NHS surgical centre officially opened
04 Jul 2025
The ribbon has been cut to mark the official opening of the new Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, part of the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich (VIN).
New NHS surgical centre opens in Northwich
22 May 2025
The Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, part of the Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, has welcomed its first patients.
Mobile Breast Screening Unit opens in Cheshire
14 Apr 2025
Women in part of Cheshire now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England.
New £7.5 million plan unveiled to transform and improve emergency care at Countess of Chester Hospital
01 Apr 2025
A new £7.5 million plan to bring down waiting times and improve patient experiences of emergency care at the Countess of Chester Hospital has been revealed.
New Volunteering Hub for Cheshire and Warrington
19 Mar 2025
A new website has been launched to support volunteering in Cheshire and Warrington, giving people easy access to a wide range of opportunities across the area, whilst providing a shared space for volunteer-involving organisations.
LHCH improving care for heart failure patients
05 Feb 2025
A new first-of-its-kind remote management model of care for patients with heart failure, is to be rolled out across the region by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH).
The 51% is coming to Cheshire after successful Merseyside pilot
23 Jan 2025
The 51% is a therapeutic writing programme designed for women, commissioned and co-developed for Improving Me, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s Women's Health and Maternity programme, by Dr Rachel New.
Wellbeing coaches helping Cheshire West and Chester residents build healthier lives
14 Jan 2025
Free wellbeing coaching is available for residents of Cheshire West and Chester who are looking for help to reset their drinking or drug use.
Countess of Chester Hospital unveils Clinical Research Unit and Mobile Research Bus
11 Dec 2024
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is transforming healthcare research and accessibility in the area with the launch of a new Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and Mobile Research Bus this week.
Countess of Chester Hospital hosting new online neurotherapy service
30 Oct 2024
Stroke patients receiving neurotherapy care from the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can now access therapy sessions from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a new online neurorehabilitation service.
Take steps to stay steady with new falls prevention website
18 Sept 2024
A website has been launched to help Cheshire West and Chester residents take steps to stay steady on their feet.
New kit helping to reduce impact of falls in Cheshire West
30 Jul 2024
Fall prevention in Cheshire West
State-of-the-art technology helping to prevent and reduce the risk of falls in hospital
15 Mar 2024
Falls prevention at the Countess of Chester Hospital
New initiative provides patients with community support at home to enable safe discharge from hospital
05 Feb 2024
Cheshire West Community Home First service
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership signs the Cheshire and Merseyside Anchor Institute Framework
19 Jan 2024
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has recently signed the Cheshire and Merseyside Anchor Institute Framework as a commitment to delivering social value and value within Cheshire and Merseyside.
Innovative AI technology streamlines mental health referral and assessment process to help guide people to the right support
15 Jan 2024
West and Central Cheshire Talking Therapies chatbot
Providing patients with hospital-quality treatment in the comfort of their own home
11 Jan 2024
Countess of Chester’s Hospital at Home service