Health

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has said it will replace its electronic patient records system next year.

IT system linked to clinical harm still used by East and North Herts NHS Trust

Clinical column: Steps to avoid back to school sniffles this September

Tracy Fishburn and Jeanette Farrow

Tracy Fishburn and Jeanette Farrow

Garden House staff member named winner of Hospice Hero campaign

Dirty shelves holding raw chicken in Stevenage Coreys Mill Sainsbury's raised salmonella concern.

Dirty shelves holding raw chicken in Stevenage Coreys Mill Sainsbury's raised salmonella concern.

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Salmonella warning over filthy shelves at Stevenage Sainsbury's

Alistair Strathern, MP

Alistair Strathern, MP

Alistair Strathern MP: Ensuring a doctor will be there for all of you

The Sadie Centre

The Sadie Centre

North Herts & Stevenage CVS: The Sadie Centre celebrates 40 years of community impact

Hattie (front left) with dad Paul, brother George, mum Helen and sister Ellie.

Hattie (front left) with dad Paul, brother George, mum Helen and sister Ellie.

Fundraising in Hitchin cancer survivor's name pays for new research

Engineering and Construction staff taking part in a yoga session

Engineering and Construction staff taking part in a yoga session

Stevenage college combats construction sector's mental health crisis with yoga

The report identified “26 patients as having a potential missed diagnosis of diabetes”.

The report identified “26 patients as having a potential missed diagnosis of diabetes”.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Stotfold surgery ‘requires improvement’ say CQC

Canterbury Way Park has become an inclusive space for its community.

Canterbury Way Park has become an inclusive space for its community.

‘A dream come true’ - Stevenage park reopens after inclusive refurbishment

George Stephens

George Stephens

Clinical column: Choosing the right medical care at the right time

North Herts District Council has announced changes to the bank holiday bin collection schedules.

North Herts District Council has announced changes to the bank holiday bin collection schedules.

When will bins be collected in North Herts this bank holiday?

North Herts & Stevenage CVS is tackling loneliness in young people

North Herts & Stevenage CVS is tackling loneliness in young people

North Herts & Stevenage CVS: Navigating loneliness in our young people

Amelie was well enough to see hero Taylor Swift after a vital stem cell transplant.

Amelie was well enough to see hero Taylor Swift after a vital stem cell transplant.

The ‘best night ever!’ - girl sees Taylor Swift perform after leukaemia diagnosis

Alistair Strathern visited Lower Stondon GP practice on 6 August 2024.

Alistair Strathern visited Lower Stondon GP practice on 6 August 2024.

Hitchin MP calls for new GP surgery

Wisden Court care home in Stevenage requires improvement when it comes to being safe, the Care Quality Commission found.

Wisden Court care home in Stevenage requires improvement when it comes to being safe, the Care Quality Commission found.

Watchdog raises concerns over 'unexplained injuries' at Stevenage care home

Harsimeran is unable to have any more children, and her son suffered life-changing injuries.

Harsimeran is unable to have any more children, and her son suffered life-changing injuries.

Herts mum speaks out after childbirth injury left her 'completely traumatised'

Construction apprentices from North Hertfordshire College in front of the bus they've transformed

Construction apprentices from North Hertfordshire College in front of the bus they've transformed

Abandoned bus now a beacon of hope for PTSD-afflicted veterans thanks to apprentices

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

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Clinical column: Recognising the signs of Motor Neurone Disease

Patients at GP surgeries in Stevenage and North Herts have rated their receptionists.

Patients at GP surgeries in Stevenage and North Herts have rated their receptionists.

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Best and worst rated GP receptionists in Stevenage & North Herts

Bosses at Lister Hospital in Stevenage closed a ward due to Covid.

Bosses at Lister Hospital in Stevenage closed a ward due to Covid.

Ward at Stevenage's Lister Hospital closed due to Covid

Hospitals and GP surgeries in east and north Herts have been hit by today's global IT outage.

Hospitals and GP surgeries in east and north Herts have been hit by today's global IT outage.

North Herts hospitals and GP surgeries hit by global IT outage

Jan-Axle Enabore

Jan-Axle Enabore

Clinical column: Recognising and supporting carers across our hospitals

The results of this years GP Patient Survey have been revealed.

The results of this years GP Patient Survey have been revealed.

Best and worst GP surgeries in Stevenage & North Herts - as rated by patients

The Chiltern dialysis team won the Respect award

The Chiltern dialysis team won the Respect award

‘Time to Shine’ as NHS Trust celebrates our heroes

The plan was approved in January 2023, and formally launched in February 2024

The plan was approved in January 2023, and formally launched in February 2024

Specialist therapy for dementia patients yet to be approved

Garden House Hospice Care team at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards

Garden House Hospice Care team at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards

Hospice's pioneering frailty service wins national award

NHS stress-related illnesses

NHS stress-related illnesses

Quarter of absences in Hertfordshire Partnership NHS trust are stress-related

Hertfordshire is below the national target for MMR uptake

Hertfordshire is below the national target for MMR uptake

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Three measles outbreaks in Hertfordshire, councillors told

Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol Awareness Week

North Herts & Stevenage CVS: Marking Alcohol Awareness Week

A car in Letchworth has been displaying anti-vaccination messages.

A car in Letchworth has been displaying anti-vaccination messages.

Anti-vaxxer's car in Letchworth creates heated debate

Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association union are striking for five days.

Junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association union are striking for five days.

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'Significant disruption' to health services as junior doctors strike

The junior doctors' strike is likely to have an impact on hospital services, the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has warned.

The junior doctors' strike is likely to have an impact on hospital services, the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has warned.

Junior doctors' strike action 'very likely to impact' our hospitals

Hertfordshire is set for very high pollen levels this week.

Hertfordshire is set for very high pollen levels this week.

Hay fever sufferers beware as Hertfordshire set for very high pollen levels

Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Lister Hospital in Stevenage

North East Herts candidates vow to protect the NHS and 'save health services'

Ben has enjoyed three sailing trips with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Ben has enjoyed three sailing trips with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Young cancer survivor's transformational sailing adventure

Paul Cherry, from Stevenage, had to have a life-saving liver transplant last year.

Paul Cherry, from Stevenage, had to have a life-saving liver transplant last year.

Life-saving liver transplant for Stevenage dad who collapsed vomiting blood

The East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity wants to help revamp this room to make it a private, homely space for patients.

The East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity wants to help revamp this room to make it a private, homely space for patients.

Appeal to help create 'quiet maternity room' at Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Would you want a teacher to help your child brush their teeth in school hours?

Would you want a teacher to help your child brush their teeth in school hours?

POLL: Should teachers be responsible for helping children brush their teeth?

Unpurified water is believed to have been used for dialysis treatment at Bedford Renal Unit.

Unpurified water is believed to have been used for dialysis treatment at Bedford Renal Unit.

Investigation into potential harm to dialysis patients in East and North Herts

The plan outlines changes that aim to support prevention of poor oral health and increase access to dental services

The plan outlines changes that aim to support prevention of poor oral health and increase access to dental services

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Plans set out to improve access to dental services in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire's NHS workforce has seen 'steady growth' in the last two years

Hertfordshire's NHS workforce has seen 'steady growth' in the last two years

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Hertfordshire's NHS workforce grown at ‘steady’ pace, says report

Lisa Hunt, CEO of Garden House Hospice Care

Lisa Hunt, CEO of Garden House Hospice Care

Garden House Hospice announced as finalist for palliative care award

Nestled in the spacious, serene countryside of Hertfordshire, Foxholes Care Home provide luxurious accommodation and facilities that are second to none.

Nestled in the spacious, serene countryside of Hertfordshire, Foxholes Care Home provide luxurious accommodation and facilities that are second to none.

A Rewarding Career Awaits at Foxholes Care Home

Tracy Fishburn from Tracy's Treasured Keepsakes at her sewing machine

Tracy Fishburn from Tracy's Treasured Keepsakes at her sewing machine

Nominate your hospice heroes at Garden House Hospice Care

There were 13 deaths in 2022 due to health conditions as a direct consequence of alcohol misuse in Stevenage.

There were 13 deaths in 2022 due to health conditions as a direct consequence of alcohol misuse in Stevenage.

Record number of alcohol-specific deaths recorded in Stevenage

Staff at Cygnet Hospital in Stevenage are celebrating a good rating by the Care Quality Commission.

Staff at Cygnet Hospital in Stevenage are celebrating a good rating by the Care Quality Commission.

Stevenage hospital rated 'good' by healthcare watchdog after concerns raised

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Clinical column: Spotting the signs of dementia in a loved one

The Patient Hub is now available across 16 services and clinics at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

The Patient Hub is now available across 16 services and clinics at the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

More patients can now access hospital letters and appointments online

Bleeps are set to be phased out in East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals

Bleeps are set to be phased out in East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals

Hospital ‘bleep’ to be replaced by phone app in east and north Herts

Karen Taylor, chief executive of the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, cut the ribbon alongside colleagues from the NHS trust.

Karen Taylor, chief executive of the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, cut the ribbon alongside colleagues from the NHS trust.

Inpatient mental health unit reopens in Stevenage

Social media rumours had spread about an increase in cases at Lister Hospital.

Social media rumours had spread about an increase in cases at Lister Hospital.

Lister Hospital

Lister Hospital COVID-19 outbreak denied after online rumours

Dental Price in Turkey - Cosmedica Dental

Dental Price in Turkey - Cosmedica Dental

Dental Price in Turkey - Cosmedica Dental