New Costa for Compass in Chester hospital

Compass Group UK and Ireland – healthcare has struck a partnership deal with the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The 10-year agreement has brought a significant investment in the newly refurbished entrance, as well as opening a Costa Coffee store.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has over 400 inpatient beds and provides a full range of acute and a number of specialist services to residents in Chester and its surrounding areas. It has over 5,000 staff.

The area has been created to offer an extended welcoming entrance to the hospital with a dedicated reception and Changing Places, a specially planned bathroom with disabled access with the partnership funding the development. A Costa Coffee has also launched in the space, offering visitors a taste of the high street with a range of food, such as paninis, sandwiches, cakes and fruit, alongside hot and cold drinks.

Andy Jones, managing director of healthcare retail and instore for Compass Group UK and Ireland, said: “It’s wonderful that we’re finally able to reveal the entrance and open our Costa on site. While the pandemic delayed the opening of this great space, it hasn’t dampened our enthusiasm or commitment to bringing a great retail offer to the Countess of Chester.”

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