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Trust building named in honour of 'one in a million' administrator

Charity serves up 2,500 burgers to thank hospital staff for their work

Stars of local NHS trust shine at awards evening

Boxer Shannon Ryan thanks West Herts NHS ‘heroes’ during Black History Month

Incident at Hemel Hempstead Hospital: Statement

Incident at Hemel Hempstead Hospital: update

West Herts launches five-year plan to transform services and facilities across the region

Local NHS Trust commits to better support for servicemen and women

12 families ring in 2024 with New Year babies

Watford General Hospital welcomes nearly 60 festive babies

Land purchase completes footprint for new hospital

Robotic surgery provides 'top tier' joint care for local patients

Young patient’s ‘clever and colourful’ design wins diabetes service logo competition

Dedicated St Albans NHS workers treated to ‘Thank you’ lunch

Hundreds of stroke victims receive fast-track care thanks to virtual assessment

Watford General Hospital to host award winning series ‘Emma Willis: Delivering Babies’

New cardiology machines set to improve care and diagnosis for local heart patients

West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust hosts exclusive viewing party for new series of Emma Willis: Delivering Babies

Brilliance of local NHS Trust colleagues recognised nationally

Therapy dogs at Watford General Hospital clock up 200 hours of service to patients and staff

New scanner at Hemel Hempstead Hospital set to improve patient experience

Hertfordshire stroke patients receive fast-track care thanks to new video assessment system

Local trust celebrates 3,600 years of dedication to the NHS

Smashing news - demolition paves the way for new health facility!

Watford General Hospital supports vital children’s organ donation campaign

West Herts nursing teams nominated for six national awards for outstanding compassion and innovation

Blood pressure checks ‘while you wait’ at local hospitals in West Herts

West Herts rises almost 100 places in NHS league tables in just two years

Game changing app is a winner for new medics

West Herts NHS Trust marks first national suicide memorial day for health and care workers

BadgerNet transforms maternity care at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hi-tech robots will help hundreds of hospital patients to get home faster after an operation

Excellence in bereavement care nominated for Nursing Times Award

Showcasing local Trust innovation and brilliance in the NHS Parliamentary Awards

Industrial action taking place in June

Trust endoscopy teams celebrate official JAG accreditation

Chief Operating Officer appointment

Local NHS trust introduces service to improve newborn feeding

‘Thank You’ lunch for hardworking NHS staff served up at Hemel Hempstead Hospital

Huge milestone for ‘jolly princess’ as she celebrates end of cancer treatment

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New elective care hub to cut waiting times across two counties

Exciting potential for new health and care facility in Hemel Hempstead

Secretary of State visits Watford General Hospital

'Best job ever' helps volunteers of all ages flourish at Watford General Hospital

Anthony Joshua pays surprise Christmas visit to Starfish Ward

Anthony Joshua records Christmas message for NHS staff

Nurses and patients bringing festive cheer with decorations made from… bedpans, test tubes and gloves  

Parents in West Hertfordshire welcome most precious Christmas gift

New year, new lives: 22 babies delivered at Watford General Hospital

Digital support initiative keeps pregnant women connected to online health records

Catherine Dugmore appointed as new Chair

Trust board approves redevelopment options at west Hertfordshire hospitals

New multi-storey car park opens at Watford General Hospital

Big step forward as the government confirms Trust’s proposal for the new hospital is ‘fully funded’

Statement on government’s approval of Watford General Hospital redevelopment

Four-legged volunteers needed for paw patrol at Watford General Hospital

Mother and daughter apprentices love to earn while they learn

Introducing our new Patient Experience and Engagement Strategy

Health and Social Care Minister visits patients and staff at Watford General Hospital

Student Nursing Times Awards recognises local Trust as great place to learn  

Please don't visit if you're unwell

West Herts NHS Paediatric Oncology Team win ‘Team of the Year’ Award

Snappier treatment for skin cancer thanks to joined up hospital services

Doctors recognised for local community impact with national awards

New staff car park opens at St Albans City Hospital

Redevelopment of Watford General Hospital takes step forward with £12m funding for next phase of the scheme

Hemel Hempstead Health Campus programme director takes up role

Local service at Hemel Hospital celebrates 20 years of excellence

Volunteers with a 'lot of heart’ needed at Watford General Emergency Department

Top marks for programme helping newly qualified NHS staff

Specialist nurse ‘treated like royalty’ at Buckingham Palace garden party

Most in-depth evaluation of Hospital at Home to date reveals millions in savings, better outcomes and sky-high patient satisfaction

Excellence awards for ‘exceptional colleagues’ putting babies and families at the heart of care

Hospital project results in thousands of pressure ulcer-free days for patients

Proposed industrial action by resident doctors: 25-30 July

Confirmed industrial action by resident doctors: 25-30 July

Health Minister commits to build Watford General Hospital ‘as soon as possible’

Simulation education team is nationally accredited as centre for excellence

West Herts nominated for NHS Trust of the Year in national awards

First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Revolutionise Community Healthcare in the UK

New staff wellbeing room opens at St Albans City Hospital following successful community fundraising

'Extraordinary’ emergency staff at Watford General recognised during first ‘A&E Appreciation Week’

Confirmed industrial action by resident doctors: 14-19 November

West Herts Launches New Clinical Strategy to Shape the Future of Care

West Herts named NHS Trust of the Year

Confirmed industrial action by resident doctors 17-22 December

West Hertfordshire parents receive a truly special Christmas gift

Proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new world class facility at Watford General Hospital set for public consultation

Watford General’s acclaimed ‘Hospital at Home’ service shares expertise internationally

Have your say on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new world class facility at Watford General Hospital

West Herts joins world-leading study to screen babies for over 200 rare conditions

Watford General brings cutting-edge endoscopy care closer to home

World Cancer Day: West Herts leads the way for modern cancer care

Inspirational NHS worker celebrates over half a century of dedication to West Herts Trust

Next Phase of ‘Martha’s Rule’ Initiative Rolled Out at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Update on the global supply issues of medical cement used

Watford nurse honoured at Windsor Castle for dedication to unpaid carers

Update on bone cement supplies

Watford General extends its long‑established newborn resuscitation expertise to paramedics

Building the Future at Watford General Hospital

Strictly Star Angela Rippon waltzes into West Herts Hospitals to get patients moving

Watford General surgeon wins prestigious award for developing next generation of surgeons

Babies born at Watford General make Mother’s Day one to remember

Chief executive Matthew Coats to start six month secondment at NHS England

Confirmed industrial action by resident doctors 7-13 April

End of an era as dedicated NHS worker retires from West Herts after five decades of service

Most in-depth evaluation of Hospital at Home to date reveals costs are 80% lower, lead to better outcomes and sky-high patient satisfaction

Lifesaving Spring covid jabs to offer protection for vulnerable people in the East of England

Specialists highlight how a simple bowel cancer screening test can save lives

West Herts consultant appointed to national leadership role

Donation helps honour the memory of workhouse inhabitants

West Herts named regional champion at NHS Excellence Awards in collaboration with Hospice of St Francis and CLCH

West Herts inspires next generation of medics with launch of Youth Volunteering Medical Society

Faster patient recovery times, more operations and cuts to waiting lists planned after investment in cutting-edge robotic technology

Double amputee volunteer helps patients at Watford General regain confidence

New state-of-the-art community diagnostic centre will provide faster tests for thousands of patients

New Carers Hub opens at Watford General in memory of former patient

West Herts consultant cardiologist honoured with OBE for outstanding contribution to healthcare

Hospital’s high-flying hawk helps deter pigeons at Watford General Hospital

Groundbreaking new ‘Trailblazer programme’ to bring neighbourhood health transformation

Thousands more at risk of RSV in the East of England to be offered vaccine

Secretary of State praises West Herts staff during visit to Watford General Hospital

Life-saving screening trucks roll into town this summer

Faster and gentler lung scans give premature babies a safer start in life

West Herts shares 'best practice' with NHS Trusts across England

Health Secretary ‘impressed’ after shadowing frontline teams on a shift at Watford General Hospital

Watford General surgeon shortlisted for Clinical Leader of the Year in national awards

NHS opens flu jab bookings now for eligible people in the East of England to be ready for winter

Hospital Trust staff speak out against abuse

Late healthcare worker honoured with prestigious national nursing award

Could you save a life? Watford hospital team offers free lifesaving training

West Herts ranked as 6th best in national NHS rankings

Top nursing chief praises West Herts nursing staff during ‘inspiring’ visit

Six neighbourhood health trailblazers to transform care

West Herts launches internationally recognised DAISY Awards to celebrate exceptional nursing and midwifery care

Glittering awards celebrate West Herts Hospitals staff and volunteers

Local hospital's colorectal cancer team win national award for patient safety

Major upgrade brings state‑of‑the‑art bowel screening and endoscopy services to patients

Watford General Hospital chefs crowned NHS Chef of the Year 2026

'Hero' midwife recognised with DAISY Award for compassionate care

Seven‑year‑old Freya’s world transformed after early eye care at Watford General

10,000 newborn examinations for Watford midwife

Watford General's intensive care team helps patient defy the odds

New surgical centre will help cut waiting times and speed up treatments for thousands of local people

Amputee volunteer helps other patients with limb loss walk again

Hemel Hospital Turns Pink to Raise £1,000 for Charity

Watford Neonatal Unit recognised for putting families at the heart of care

Mum thanks Watford neonatal team as son born at 22 weeks defies three in 10 chance of survival

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals launches NHS England pilot to make vaccinations easier for patients

Realistic trauma training helps Watford General teams prepare for the toughest emergencies

Family raises over £800 to thank Watford neonatal team for daughter’s “amazing” care

Prime Minister and Health Secretary visit Watford General Hospital

Global Microsoft outage