News and updates

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West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust takes a big step forward as the government confirms trust’s proposal for the new hospital is ‘fully funded’

25 May 2023

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Tenure extended for NHS trust chairman

24 April 2023

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Local NHS preparing for double impact of Easter bank holidays and four days of strike action

6 April 2023

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Industrial action update: junior doctors’ strike in April

30 March 2023

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Trust chief executive gets top 50 rating within first year

21 March 2023

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Industrial action update: junior doctors’ strike

9 March 2023

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WHTH response to Dispatches: ‘Undercover ambulance’

6 March 2023

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Use of Entonox in our maternity unit

27 February 2023

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Celebrating a milestone for robotic surgery at West Herts

10 February 2023

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Over 6,000 years of NHS service recognised by local NHS trust

2 February 2023

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Road subsidence at Watford General Hospital - frequently asked questions (updated)

1 February 2023

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Stand down of incident in Women’s and Children’s building, Watford General Hospital

26 January 2023

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Incident in Women’s and Children’s building, Watford General Hospital

26 January 2023

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New role for chief nurse Tracey Carter

25 January 2023

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New coffee shops opening at Watford General Hospital

18 January 2023

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Prime minister recognises game-changing potential of virtual hospitals

9 January 2023

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Secretary of State visits Watford General Hospital

6 January 2023

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New Year babies brings joy to 17 families in west Hertfordshire

4 January 2023

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Christmas babies bring festive cheer to parents in west Hertfordshire

28 December 2022

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Superb support for international nurses and midwives in west Hertfordshire

7 December 2022

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Watford General’s multi-storey car park design secures top spot

29 November 2022

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Double win for West Herts Teaching Hospitals at Nursing Times Workforce Awards!

23 November 2022

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National awards raise profile of partnership’s virtual hospital

21 November 2022

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Integrated Urgent Care Hub opens at St Albans City Hospital

11 November 2022

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Annual awards evening shines light on local NHS stars

27 October 2022

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Watford nurse providing a lifeline for unpaid carers wins top accolade

21 October 2022

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Curtain opens on another milestone in theatre transformation

7 October 2022

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New diagnostics facilities heading to St Albans and Hemel Hempstead

30 September 2022

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Robots usher in new surgical era and transform care at West Herts

28 September 2022

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People in Hertfordshire encouraged to register their decision to give the Gift of Life this Organ Donation Week

28 September 2022

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Hospital trust’s virtual hospital model praised by senior health leaders

7 September 2022

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Road subsidence at Watford General Hospital - FAQ

24 August 2022

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Road subsidence at Watford General Hospital

22 August 2022

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Outstanding care of end-of-life patients at West Herts hospitals

15 August 2022

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Local NHS trust seeks views on travelling to hospital sites

27 July 2022

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Trust welcomes new chief executive Matthew Coats

4 July 2022

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Sir Elton John wows staff on Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

4 July 2022

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Emergency medicine consultant wins national award for inspirational leadership

16 June 2022

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West Herts nurse recognised for commitment to carers in national awards

16 June 2022

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Trust seals ‘teaching hospital’ status with non-executive director appointment from UCL Medical School

14 June 2022

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Non-executive director changes to NHS trust board

10 June 2022

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Trust board approves redevelopment options at west Hertfordshire hospitals

31 May 2022

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Compassion of a West Herts manager helps colleagues through pandemic

12 May 2022

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Trust board to consider feedback on approvals for hospital redevelopment

11 May 2022

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Quality recognition for clinical engineering team at West Herts hospitals

28 April 2022

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New multi-storey car park opens at Watford General Hospital

28 April 2022

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Trust reaches major milestone in virtual hospital success story

28 April 2022

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Watford General Hospital’s new multi-storey car park to provide better parking experience

14 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Award-winning preceptorship programme helps our staff thrive

14 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Supporting staff to develop and grow through clinical supervision

14 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Nurse led cardiology service brings benefits to patients

13 April 2022

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Hospital trust shares ‘shovel-ready’ plans with Health Secretary

13 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Excellent medical education recognised by UCL

12 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Dr Amelia Seifalian receives an Innovate UK Young Innovators Award

11 April 2022

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Hospital trusts marks new teaching status with double robot delivery!

8 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Supporting women's mental health during pregnancy and beyond

8 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – COVID-19 up-skill course

8 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Ward-based paediatric simulation programme

7 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – Royal College of Pathologists' Excellence Award

6 April 2022

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We are a teaching hospital – inspiring the next generation

5 April 2022

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Landmark moment for trust as it flies the ‘teaching hospital’ flag

4 April 2022

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County councillors show support for hospital redevelopment scheme

16 March 2022

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Science Museum acquires portrait of trust’s mortuary manager

28 February 2022

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West Herts’ charity Raise launch ‘super scanner’ appeal

24 February 2022

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West Herts bids farewell to the League of Friends after nearly 60 years

22 February 2022

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Outstanding pastoral care team shortlisted for local community award

14 February 2022

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Local hospitals trust urges patients to trust their instinct and be aware of the signs of severe respiratory viruses in children

7 February 2022

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CEO with nearly 40 years’ NHS experience set to retire in June

26 January 2022

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Painting captures incredible team spirit of ICU colleagues during pandemic

24 January 2022

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Temporary visiting restrictions remain in place at West Herts Hospitals

14 January 2022

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Visiting restrictions reintroduced at West Herts Hospitals

31 December 2021

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Celebrating the best gift of all over the festive period

30 December 2021

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Chief nurse receives MBE

30 December 2021

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All systems go as trust redevelopment plans are back on track!

23 December 2021

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Statement relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) maternity services rating

22 December 2021

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Trust reaches new heights in maternity recruitment

21 December 2021

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Stars from Watford Football Club light up hospital

3 December 2021

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Hospital trust achieves ‘teaching hospital’ status today (1 December 2021)

1 December 2021

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Hospital trust finalists in national award for inspiring diversity and inclusivity network

26 November 2021

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Virtual fracture clinic highly commended in national healthcare awards

26 November 2021

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West Herts Hospitals to go live with new electronic patient record (EPR)

26 November 2021

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West Herts Hospitals’ pays respects to those lost during pandemic

26 November 2021

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Bumper crop of awards and nominations for local healthcare trust!

25 November 2021

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Local mortuary team praised for pandemic response

24 November 2021

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Celebrations for apprentices who worked and studied through pandemic

24 November 2021

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West Hertfordshire Hospitals’ clinical coders are best in the country

19 November 2021

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Hospitals' trust honoured with prestigious national nursing award

18 November 2021

All aboard the Hogwarts Express for the 2021 Stars of Herts Awards night!

21 October 2021

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West Herts Hospitals celebrates diversity and inclusivity during a celebratory week for staff

20 October 2021

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Prestigious award for 'first in country team' who revolutionised Covid care

30 September 2021

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Have the organ donation heart to heart to leave your families certain

24 September 2021

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Celebrating successful nominations in national healthcare awards

24 August 2021

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Statement relating to the New Hospital Programme's request to see three interim cost options for new build and refurbishment at West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust

2 August 2021

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Outline plans for new hospital facilities in Watford are unanimously approved

28 July 2021

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Response to claim re loss of services at St Albans City Hospital

5 July 2021

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HRH The Duke of Gloucester officially opens emergency assessment unit at Watford General Hospital

24 June 2021

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Orthopaedic team at St Albans City Hospital awarded for commitment to patient safety

4 June 2021

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Success in National BAME Health and Care Awards 2021 shines a light on West Herts talent

12 May 2021

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Your Care, Your Views phase two: public meeting dates launched

12 May 2021

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Your Care, Your Views - public share their views about changes to hospital services

4 May 2021

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Care minister gains glimpse of the future for hospital trust

1 April 2021

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Survey deadline extended – still time to share your views!

24 March 2021

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Response to inaccurate comments regarding our plans for Hemel Hempstead Hospital

16 March 2021

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Team spirit better than ever despite pandemic pressures

11 March 2021

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Your Care, Your Views: Clinical meeting programme launched

4 March 2021

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Your Care, Your Views

18 February 2021

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Update on St Albans Minor Injuries Unit

17 February 2021

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Another honour for first in country virtual Covid-19 hospital

25 January 2021

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Hospital trust apponts non-executive director

14 January 2021

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Architect-led design team appointed for hospital redevelopment

30 November 2020

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New non-executive director joins hospital trust

5 November 2020

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Virtual opening for dedicated Orthopaedic centre at St Albans

28 October 2020

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President of the Royal College of Pathologists visits #TeamWestHerts

15 October 2020

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West Herts Hospitals NHS staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours

12 October 2020

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Ambitious plans agreed to transform hospital sites in west Herts

1 October 2020

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Survey asks staff and west Hertfordshire residents for their say on new hospital buildings

4 September 2020

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Site feasibility study

24 August 2020

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Restart of planned care services

31 July 2020

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St Albans Minor Injuries Unit remains closed as part of ongoing COVID-19 response

3 July 2020

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Urgent Treatment Centre opens at Watford General Hospital

1 July 2020

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Potential funding for hospital redevelopment

29 June 2020

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Using face coverings when coming to hospital at West Herts

15 June 2020

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Deadline extended for local communities to get involved with hospital redevelopment plans

3 June 2020

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Vibrant flower wall brightens up hospital

1 June 2020

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St Albans Minor Injuries Unit remains closed as part of ongoing COVID-19 response

29 May 2020

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Local communities invited to get involved as hospital redevelopment moves to next stage

20 May 2020

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Keeping patients and loved ones connected during COVID-19

18 May 2020

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Football club continues to keep its doors open to the NHS

18 May 2020

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100-plus cancer patients treated thanks to NHS partnership with private hospital

7 May 2020

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Minute of silence to pay tribute to NHS colleagues

28 April 2020

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Win-win for club and NHS as Watford FC pitches in to support hospital staff

27 April 2020

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West Herts NHS steers the way with drive-thru testing station

24 April 2020

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Donated sleep masks to help West Herts staff get shut-eye during COVID-19 crisis

21 April 2020

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Hospital staff offered a 'wizard' new way to get to work!

12 April 2020

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Critical incident stood down at Watford General Hospital

4 April 2020

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Critical incident at Watford General Hospital

4 April 2020

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St Albans Minor Injuries Unit to close temporarily as part of COVID-19 response

2 April 2020

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Non-urgent appointments cancelled until further notice and please do not visit

25 March 2020

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Statement on behalf of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

24 March 2020

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Rising to the challenge of COVID-19

18 March 2020

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Statement on behalf of patient's family who died at Watford General Hospital on 9 March 2020

10 March 2020

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COVID-19 update

6 March 2020

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Committed teams and radical approach overhauls West Herts' A&E performance

5 March 2020

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Appointment of chairman at West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust

27 February 2020

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Coronavirus – information and guidance

10 February 2020

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#TeamWestHerts marks World Cancer Day

4 February 2020

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New Year's babies at Watford General Hospital

9 January 2020