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

21 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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New parking charges for patients and visitors 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 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

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West Herts NHS staff sing for Christmas – as seen on TV!

20 December 2019

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Outstanding consultant at West Herts wins Clinical Practitioner of the Year award!

13 December 2019

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Watford FC players bring a Christmas buzz to young patients

11 December 2019

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Safeguarding nurse at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust named Nurse of the Year!

13 November 2019

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Prime minister Boris Johnson visits Watford General Hospital and announces £400m funding

10 October 2019

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Trust thrilled by hospital funding announcement

30 September 2019

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West Herts Hospitals named ‘Best UK Employer’

27 September 2019

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West Herts is THE place to be for nurses! Significant and critical milestone achieved in reducing adult nurse vacancies

5 September 2019

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West Herts recognised for excellence in medical education by leading university

17 July 2019

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Trust and CCG boards approve way forward for £350million hospital redevelopment

12 July 2019

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West Herts safeguarding team wins NHS Parliamentary Award!

10 July 2019

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First sight of draft hospital plans and how to share your views at board meetings

27 June 2019

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Award season in full swing in West Herts

19 June 2019

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West Herts is well prepared for emergency

17 June 2019

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Trust and CCG boards agree emerging preferred way forward on hospital redevelopment

7 June 2019

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Boards meet this Thursday to identify preferred option for hospital development

3 June 2019

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June meeting to share emerging preferred way forward on hospitals

28 May 2019

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Consultant microbiologist from local NHS trust to receive prestigious award

20 May 2019

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Exceptional nurses and midwives recognised as part of International Nurses Day celebrations

15 May 2019

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Trust shouts from the rooftops to show FA Cup support for Watford FC

15 May 2019

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Future provision of pathology services at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust - update

4 April 2019

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Sending the Gift of life on Mother's Day

31 March 2019

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New chief executive and interim chair for West Herts Trust

1 March 2019

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Trust recognised as 'good' for caring as improvement journey continues

28 February 2019

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National survey reveals morale is up for staff at local NHS trust

26 February 2019

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Survey shows steady improvement in maternity services

25 February 2019

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Meeting to share options for developing hospital provision

20 February 2019

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New physiotherapy service offers choice and flexibility for local patients

12 February 2019

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We’re closer than ever to securing funding for our hospitals

1 February 2019

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Trust vaccinates 70% of frontline staff against flu

29 January 2019

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New website for maternity services in Hertfordshire

29 January 2019

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Nebuliser donation is great news for young patients

25 January 2019

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EU settlement scheme is now free

25 January 2019

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11 babies delivered on new year's day

22 January 2019

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Partial closure of staff car park at Watford Hospital

17 January 2019