Hertford County Hospital

27/01/2026

This Holocaust Memorial Day, join us as we remember the lives lost during the Holocaust alongside millions of other people who have endured genocide since.

23/01/2026

We want to hear from you…

Changes have been proposed to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre 5 miles to a brand-new facility next to Watford General Hospital – after a review found the site is no longer suitable for modern cancer treatment. We want to know how the change would affect patients, staff and the public.

Here’s how you can have you say:

💻 Visit www.mvccreview.nhs.uk for info on the plans

🗣️ Attend an online or in-person event

📋 Fill in the online survey

📅 Take part before the consultation ends on 29 March 2026

Need extra support?

📧 Email mountvernoncentre.consultation@olovus.co.uk

📞 Call 01923 378577

📮 Write to Freepost MVCC REVIEW PROGRAMME TEAM (NHS ENGLAND)

23/01/2026

Staying well during winter can be challenging. This Health Information Week, trusted winter health resources have been brought together to help you manage seasonal illnesses and know when to seek further care.

Find reliable advice and support here on our website 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/health-information-week-2026/

22/01/2026

Knowing when to seek support for your mental health can be difficult and knowing where to turn can feel just as challenging

That’s why, for Health Information Week, the NHS has brought together a list of trusted, reliable mental health resources for both children and adults 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/health-information-week-2026/

Whether you’re looking for advice, reassurance or support, help is available.

21/01/2026

As an accredited endometriosis centre, our trust is committed to providing reliable, evidence-based information to support women at every stage of their care. Details about the Endometriosis Hertfordshire service can be found here 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/gynaecology/endometriosis-hertfordshire/

During Health Information Week we have shared trusted resources and guidance on women’s health here on our website, where you can also learn more about the specialist support available at our trust 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/health-information-week-2026/

20/01/2026

Everyone deserves access to health information they can understand.

That’s why our patient information leaflets are available on request in different formats and languages - helping ensure everyone can access the care and support they need. Please talk to your doctor or nurse to request translated information.

You can learn more about Health Information Week and the trust’s ongoing work to provide reliable, accessible health information here on our website 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/making-health-information-clearer-patients-invited-to-help-shape-new-resources/

We are also sharing a number of trusted resources supplying translated health information 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/health-information-week-2026/

Accessible information. Better understanding. Better care.

19/01/2026

Do you ever struggle to find health information you can trust for your child? With so much advice online, it can be hard to know what’s reliable.

That’s why we recently launched our new Symptom Checker - offering clear, quality information and guidance on common childhood illnesses, helping you decide when A&E is needed and when it’s not. Try out our Symptom Checker today 👉 https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker/

As part of Health Information Week, we’ve also brought together a range of trusted external resources to support you and your family 👉https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/health-information-week-2026/

Because confident decisions start with reliable information.

19/01/2026

Today, on what’s often called the most “blue” day of the year, we’re sharing something that reminds us exactly why kindness, compassion and care matter so much.

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Louise Davis, Nurse, Short Stay Unit!

Louise has been recognised with a DAISY Award for outstanding, compassionate care after being nominated by a young patient she supported not once, but twice during two frightening hospital admissions.

At just 16, the patient described how overwhelming it felt to be so unwell and admitted to an adult ward for the first time. Despite being heavily pregnant at the time, Louise worked tirelessly to ensure they felt safe, comfortable and seen as a person. She made sure the patient’s mum had a bed to stay overnight, sat with the patient when mum needed to step away, and brought hot chocolates to lift their spirits. She took time to talk about school and interests, bringing a sense of normality into an unfamiliar and frightening environment, care the patient believes genuinely aided their recovery.

Months later, when the patient was admitted again, Louise immediately remembered them. On one of the nights, she noticed the patient’s mum had still not been given a bed after two nights in hospital. Louise called ward after ward, continuing well past midnight until she secured an available one. She supported not only her patient, but their mum too, offering food, hot drinks and reassurance during a difficult time.

Despite being on an adult ward, Louise consistently delivered age‑appropriate care, creating a sense of safety when it mattered most. The patient said seeing her again brought real relief and that her kindness made such a positive impact they now want to become a children’s nurse, having experienced first‑hand the difference a caring, supportive nurse can make.

Thank you, Louise, for the reassurance and humanity you bring to patients and families when they need it most.

Know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominate a staff member for a DAISY Award on our website:
👉 https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/daisy-award/

19/01/2026

It’s Health Information Week 2026!

Health Information week is a national campaign to promote reliable health information for patients.

The 5 themes for this year are,

Monday 19 January – Children and young people

Tuesday 20 January – Translated patient information

Wednesday 21 January – Women’s health

Thursday 22 January – Mental health

​Friday 23 January – Winter health

Throughout the week we will be sharing links to a number of reliable resources so follow our socials for more information.

18/01/2026

It's and we're taking a moment to celebrate our wonderful chaplaincy team who do so much for our patients and staff 💙

They listen and don't judge, they are understanding, comforting, supportive and respectful and we are so lucky to have them across our hospital sites 🤗

Learn all about our wonderful chaplains by visiting our website

As a multi-faith and belief team within the Trust, the Spiritual & Pastoral Care Team is here to support patients, carers, volunteers as well as staff whether they have a faith or not. We do this by providing pastoral, spiritual and religious care to those we come alongside, not telling them what to...

15/01/2026

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Midwife Seamairah Razzaq!

Seamairah has been recognised with a DAISY Award for outstanding, person centred care—bringing calm, clarity and confidence to a birth journey that changed course in the final weeks of pregnancy.

From the moment options like induction and caesarean were raised, the patient describes feeling “unsure, confused and stressed.”

Seamairah made time to sit down, talk through each pathway and risk factor, and crucially, listen. She rebuilt confidence with clear, non judgemental explanations, reassuring the patient that whatever she chose, she could absolutely do it. That empathy and belief mattered most when everything felt toughest.

On the morning labour began, Seamairah visited at home for a sweep and set the tone: upbeat, positive and genuinely excited that progress was under way. Throughout the day she checked in, coordinated with colleagues, and rearranged her on call so she could attend the planned home birth. When contractions intensified at 3:30am, she arrived and stayed for over 12 hours. Professional and composed yet warmly human, she coached when needed and chatted about ordinary things when distraction helped, turning vulnerability into comfort: “It felt like having a friend in my home.”

After three hours of pushing and growing fatigue, a hospital transfer for a forceps delivery was agreed. Seamairah remained continuously by the patient’s side, including in theatre, helping welcome a beautiful 10lb 1oz baby girl.

The patient writes: “I will forever be grateful to Seamairah for making my birth experience such a positive one. I know I wouldn’t have felt that positive without her.” A treasured photograph captures it perfectly: baby on mum’s chest, partner close by and Seamairah beaming too. You can see the pride and joy she takes in her work.

This wasn’t one dramatic moment; it was quiet strength, practical expertise and thoughtful advocacy at every step with clear communication, seamless continuity from home to hospital, and unwavering respect for informed choice. Seamairah embodies our trust values of Include, Respect, Improve and models excellence in safety, teamwork, shared decision making and compassionate leadership.

Thank you, Seamairah, for the comfort, dignity and confidence you bring to families on one of the most important days of their lives.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate a staff member for a DAISY Award on our website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/daisy-award/

13/01/2026

Our first public board meeting of the year will take place tomorrow morning at 9.30am

Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually via our YouTube livestream 💻

You can listen along live here:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.