Chester Markets Web Site is sponsored by Button's Electrical/Button's Emporium, specialists in PAT Testing, Dyson Repairs and Sales. Also the largest stockist of Dust Bags in the North West. Chester's Indoor Public Market Chester since the 12th Century, its roots steeped in history from Early Roman Times Located behind the Town Hall Open Monday-Saturday 6 Princess Street Chester Cheshire U.K. CH1 2HH Click on the above picture of Ye Olde Chester Market for information on the history and origin of markets

Back to market pictures >>>   Home | About DSN | Services | DSN News | Deaf Clubs | Events | Links | Contact Quick Page Search <---Select page here---> Home Contact Us ----ABOUT DSN---- Annual Review Towards Complaints Policy IC Newsletter Trustees ----SERVICES---- Child & Adult Services Young Peoples Section Residential Communication Training Outreach Information, Advice & Guidance Day Services Access to Work Volunteers Donations Open Learning Centre ----FOR THE KIDS---- Young Peoples Section Ask Sam The Look ----DSN NEWS---- Notice Board Christmas Cards Jobs ----DEAF CLUBS---- Macclesfield Chester Warrington Crewe Congleton Northwich ----EVENTS---- Warrington Open Day Entertainment Fundraising Theatre Listings Cinema Listings ----USEFUL LINKS---- DSN NEWS Latest DSN News + other news Notice Board Christmas cards Jobs     Department of Health Pays for SignHealth in every doctor's surgery in England  Last year you may recall, the Department of Health published a report "Towards Equality and Access". This highlighted the fact that Deaf people:  -          Have major problems accessing primary care services -          Receive much poorer treatment and worse health outcomes -          Face discrimination One of the recommendations in the report was that "the BSL/English translation software developed by Sign is made available to primary care providers as speedily as possible".   If you have not already seen SignHealth, it will radically improve a d/Deaf person's access to primary health care, where there is no communication support. At the click of a button, doctors, nurses, receptionists and patients can select from a number of specially designed questions on the screen which are linked to video clips of someone signing the question.  The deaf patient can answer "yes" or "no", or choose from a list of answers. Below each singing clip is a written version of the question, which can be enlarged for those with eyesight problems.   Information sheets can be printed and given to the patient. Details of how to take medications can also be printed, as can information on useful organizations and contacts.   The program is also available in 12 other languages for those with limited English.   The program is not a replacement for an interpreter, but when no interpreter is available it is an essential aid.   PCTs have all been given money (£2.5m in all) to implement the recommendations in the report, but to help the launch of SignHealth, the Dept of Health has purchased it centrally, to enable us at Sign to introduce SignHealth into all PCTs in England for a limited period free of charge.   By now, we hope all PCTs have informed GP surgeries within their Trust that SignHealth is available. We are keen at Sign that organizations serving the d/Deaf community are fully aware of the system and able to inform their members, so that they can use it when they next visit their doctor.   So that is where we would appreciate your help.   Firstly anyone who wishes to see a 'restricted version' of the program can log on to www.signhealth.com   User: deafcommunity Password: demo   Enter your email address and Click login and SignHealth will appear.   We attach a flyer which can be photocopied and used to give out to members who are interested explaining what SignHealth is all about.   Finally, we know that PCTs are not spending the money they have been given on improving services for Deaf people. Often it is being used to fund their deficits.  By letting the d/Deaf community know of SignHealth's availability we can start the process of improving access.   Sign is The National Society for Mental Health and Deafness   Voice: 01494 687600 Minicom: 01494 687626 Fax: 01494 687622 Email: info@signcharity.org.uk     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donations Large or small, individual donation are always most valuable source of income to help us provide even more services for people who are D/deaf residing in Cheshire, Halton and Warrington. Would you like to make a donation to Deafness Support Network? Follow this link now!   Watch this Space For More News To see the archived news please see the noticeboard. © Deafness Support Network 2006 All Rights Reserved Website Designed and Hosted by Globe Media Internet Services               Chester Market used to be situated on Northgate Street next to the Town Hall, where it traded for over 100 years before moving to the current  site in Princess Street in 1967. The lively city of Chester, is steeped in history and, and has been attracting shoppers looking for bargains for thousands of years. The earliest mention of Chester Market was in 1139, when the first shopping charter was  issued in 1208 and 'the men of Chester and heirs'  were granted the privilege of sole selling rights, except  the annual fairs which were fair game for all-comers. Henry III confirmed this in 1239 and so it remained right up to until the Great Charter 1506, which gave Chester its first mayor. With a sharp eye for business, the local boys wasted no time in expanding shopping opportunities to include coal and cattle markets among other enterprises. The  famous Rows were originally named after the trading that went on. There was a Shoemakers, Cooks and Ironmongers Row - and a Pepper Alley and Fish Shambles. Then came Linen Hall, the Fruit, Root & Herb Market...indeed Chester sold practically every thing! The horse, cloth and cheese fairs of old were to be the natural forerunners of today's magnificent array of shops, not forgetting the bustling town centre market, which has continued for centuries, by order of king and queen. ChesterTourist.com Site Ring Ring Owner: Webmaster   Site: ChesterTourist.com