Health

Lauren Wall and Mike Brereton re-united after she helped save his life in Tarporley.

Tarporley man's charity fundraising after Countess off-duty nurse led street rescue

Paul Egan, Partou safety officer, in the kitchen.

Paul Egan, Partou safety officer, in the kitchen.

Chester nursery introduces new specialised menus for autumn and winter

Rob Dancy, Franchise Partner at Radfield Home Care Tarporley & Mid Cheshire with Care Manager, Zoe Cooper plus a giant bear.

Rob Dancy, Franchise Partner at Radfield Home Care Tarporley & Mid Cheshire with Care Manager, Zoe Cooper plus a giant bear.

Cheshire care business to expand into more communities after successful first year

Jess Howe inside her treatment room at Natural Touch Wellness in Boughton, Chester.

Jess Howe inside her treatment room at Natural Touch Wellness in Boughton, Chester.

Review – You wouldn't believe how much this reflexology treatment has helped me

Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth, 78, reveals seven secrets he believes could help people live to 100

Dr Syeda Siddiqui, a consultant ophthalmologist who worked at Community Health & Eye Care Centre (CHEC) in Warrington and Stockport, was found to have committed misconduct following a hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal.

Dr Syeda Siddiqui, a consultant ophthalmologist who worked at Community Health & Eye Care Centre (CHEC) in Warrington and Stockport, was found to have committed misconduct following a hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal.

Doctor suspended after examining patients with blood-stained gloves

Hospice chief executive Dr Richard Soulsby, speciality doctor Beth Roberts, and Caroline Siddall, head of income generation in one of the hospice's redesigned rooms

Hospice chief executive Dr Richard Soulsby, speciality doctor Beth Roberts, and Caroline Siddall, head of income generation in one of the hospice's redesigned rooms

Hospice warns of funding pressures as just 17 per cent comes from statutory sources

The Straw Hat pub and the community have raised more than £8,000 with a sponsored walk to Anfield.

The Straw Hat pub and the community have raised more than £8,000 with a sponsored walk to Anfield.

Ellesmere Port pub raises more than £8,000 for boy with rare genetic disorder

The family of Tom Frith staged a charity darts knockout and raised £3,000 for Encephalitis International in his memory

The family of Tom Frith staged a charity darts knockout and raised £3,000 for Encephalitis International in his memory

Family raises £3k in memory of Tom Frith after fatal encephalitis diagnosis delay

A police operation is taking place

A police operation is taking place

Cheshire drivers warned poor eyesight could cost them their licence

The eye-catching Someone, by Turner Prize-nominated artist Mark Titchner unveiled in Chester.

The eye-catching Someone, by Turner Prize-nominated artist Mark Titchner unveiled in Chester.

Cultural attractions

Chester unveils artwork to spark conversations about men's mental health

Craig Yeulett is from Wirral and will play the challenge at Cheshire Oaks.

Craig Yeulett is from Wirral and will play the challenge at Cheshire Oaks.

Wirral dad to play 24 hours of padel in memory of stillborn son Oscar

20-bed mental health hospital in need of improvement at inspection by watchdog

Dr Michael Gregory

Dr Michael Gregory

North West NHS stress-tests winter plans as leaders prepare for rising demand

Home care provider impresses with 'Good' rating across the board in recent inspection

Home Bargains hot water bottle warning after customer's horror burns

Staff and management of Apollo Care (South Wirral) in Ellesmere Port.

Staff and management of Apollo Care (South Wirral) in Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port at home care service rated good by Care Quality Commission inspection

Chester actor Josh Whitehouse with the Stroke Association ice brain.

Chester actor Josh Whitehouse with the Stroke Association ice brain.

Stroke Association brain made out of ice campaign backed by Chester actor Josh

Choosing slower grown chickens could curb campylobacter in Cheshire, says RSPCA

The Oaks care home in Shotton

The Oaks care home in Shotton

Deeside care home issued six urgent action notices after critical inspection

Farah, 36 from Cheshire, has taken up paddleboarding after her stroke.

Farah, 36 from Cheshire, has taken up paddleboarding after her stroke.

Woman says paddleboarding gave her life back after stroke and mental health struggles

Leanne Salisbury, founder of Neon Life Academy, has been shortlisted for four awards.

Leanne Salisbury, founder of Neon Life Academy, has been shortlisted for four awards.

Hypnotherapist shortlisted across four categories across two national business awards

Great Sutton Medical Centre's delight after regional Practice Team of the Year award

Craig Brown, founder of The Wellbeing Group, has been named in a prestigious list of North West entrepreneurs.

Craig Brown, founder of The Wellbeing Group, has been named in a prestigious list of North West entrepreneurs.

Rage Fitness CEO's journey from addiction to prestigious entrepreneurs list

Josette Foster with the book created by her husband Richard's notes.

Josette Foster with the book created by her husband Richard's notes.

Book written from former chip shop man's notes after his death published for charity

The baby loss memorial wall at the Countess of Chester Hopsital.

The baby loss memorial wall at the Countess of Chester Hopsital.

Countess of Chester releases details of memorial wall as part of baby loss awareness

The event took place at Deva Point in Blacon and was organised by The Guinness Partnership

The event took place at Deva Point in Blacon and was organised by The Guinness Partnership

Blacon residents come together for community wellbeing day at Deva Point

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral to hold baby loss memorial service for affected families

Chester's best hotel spas according to Tripadvisor reviews

Delamere, an addiction treatment and behavioural health provider based in Cuddington, Cheshire

Delamere, an addiction treatment and behavioural health provider based in Cuddington, Cheshire

Addiction treatment centre in Cheshire reaches milestone in research project

Martin Preston, founder and chief executive of Delamere

Martin Preston, founder and chief executive of Delamere

Delamere research challenges how addiction recovery success is measured

Aptitude Health and Fitness, Farndon.

Aptitude Health and Fitness, Farndon.

Fitness club 'certainly not becoming events venue' as it clarifies licence plan

The Countess of Chester Hospital.

The Countess of Chester Hospital.

Countess of Chester-managed autism national framework creates space for company

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England

Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnesses

New data says one in five patients at Countess of Chester A&E wait more than 12 hours

Matt Murphy of the Cock O'Barton pictured with Debbie Jennings, representing long-time Martin Gallier Project fundraiser, John Jennings.

Matt Murphy of the Cock O'Barton pictured with Debbie Jennings, representing long-time Martin Gallier Project fundraiser, John Jennings.

Village pub near Chester raises more than £1,000 for suicide prevention charity

The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.

Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high

Plans to reconfigure part of the Hospice of the Good Shepard have been withdrawn. Image from Google Earth.

Plans to reconfigure part of the Hospice of the Good Shepard have been withdrawn. Image from Google Earth.

Bid to reconfigure inside of Hospice of the Good Shepherd building withdrawn

The Hawthorns in Ellesmere Port received a Good rating from the CQC.

The Hawthorns in Ellesmere Port received a Good rating from the CQC.

The Hawthorns in Ellesmere Port rated good after Care Quality Commission inspection

Main exterior of new Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital

Main exterior of new Women and Children's Building at the Countess of Chester Hospital

Countess of Chester Hospital building picks up large number of awards in first year

Nicky Thompson, Justin Madders MP and staff at Ellesmere Port Hospital by the new artwork.

Nicky Thompson, Justin Madders MP and staff at Ellesmere Port Hospital by the new artwork.

Artist's travel poster artwork goes on permanent display at Ellesmere Port hospital

A prescription.

A prescription.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB prescription spending revealed in list

The new teddy bear clinic has been launched at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

The new teddy bear clinic has been launched at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Chester hospital launches teddy bear clinic to help young children with diabetes

The body of a newborn baby was discovered along the shoreline near Siliwen Road (Ffordd Siliwen), shortly before 5pm on Sunday, September 27.

The body of a newborn baby was discovered along the shoreline near Siliwen Road (Ffordd Siliwen), shortly before 5pm on Sunday, September 27.

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board

Newborn baby's body found on North Wales shoreline as 'direct appeal' made to mother

Chester care workers are being urged to enter the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.

Chester care workers are being urged to enter the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards.

Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards open to all Chester care workers and more for free

Michelle Allen, Macmillan Support & Information Centre Nurse Manager, Karen Shaw, Macmillan Support & Information Centre Assistant and Helen, one of our volunteers

Michelle Allen, Macmillan Support & Information Centre Nurse Manager, Karen Shaw, Macmillan Support & Information Centre Assistant and Helen, one of our volunteers

Cancer support centre celebrating 15 years of care and major national award

Lee Roddy (right) is taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for Joy.

Lee Roddy (right) is taking on the Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for Joy.

Chester man to tackle Three Peaks challenge for Joy in dapper three-piece suit

The Cheshire Oaks Lindt offer is part of a nationwide campaign aiding Macmillan Cancer Support's annual Coffee Morning.

The Cheshire Oaks Lindt offer is part of a nationwide campaign aiding Macmillan Cancer Support's annual Coffee Morning.

Press pause, grab coffees and chocolate at Cheshire Oaks Lindt store for Macmillan

JD Gyms is offering Chester students a monthly deal.

JD Gyms is offering Chester students a monthly deal.

Chester freshers students offered deal by JD Gyms at start of university...

The devastating reality behind the addictive 'pocket-money drug' used by children

A dementia friendship and support café has been set up at St Peter's at the Cross in Chester.

A dementia friendship and support café has been set up at St Peter's at the Cross in Chester.

New café sessions supporting people living with dementia and loved ones in Chester

Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall delivered her report last week.

Lady Justice Kathryn Thirlwall delivered her report last week.

'Never again' is the message from Chester and Ellesmere Port MPs on Thirwall Inquiry

Cycling 4 All has been gifted a £1,000 adult tricycle by Jorvik Tricycles' Chester location.

Cycling 4 All has been gifted a £1,000 adult tricycle by Jorvik Tricycles' Chester location.

Tricycle manufacturer awards charity brand new vehicle worth £1,000

New figures have revealed how many people claim PIP in the area

New figures have revealed how many people claim PIP in the area

Nearly 12,000 people across Chester and Ellesmere Port are claiming PIP