Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

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.

11/01/2026

Our first public board meeting of the year will take place, live, on Wednesday 14 January 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.

09/01/2026

Public consultation on proposals affecting Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) - 19 January to 29 March

The consultation will seek views on relocating MVCC to a new, purpose‑built centre. The proposed relocation would ensure direct access to the clinical support facilities needed to deliver the most modern and innovative cancer treatments - which aren't currently possible at MVCC.

Proposals also include expanding chemotherapy in local hospitals and at home, and importantly for east and north Herts residents, an option for a second radiotherapy unit in either Stevenage or Luton.

Find out more here 👇

Plans to secure the future of specialist cancer services for more than two million people in the East of England and beyond have moved a step closer, with agreement on how to fund the capital for a new cancer centre paving the way for a public consultation later this month. Between 19 January 2026 a...

06/01/2026

❄️ With icy conditions across our area, we’re asking everyone visiting our hospitals to take extra care over the coming days.

Slips and trips are much more common in winter, and a few simple precautions can make a big difference.

If you’re visiting our hospitals🏥:
• Please take care in car parks and on footpaths, even gritted areas can still be slippery.
• Use handrails and walkways where available.
• Wear suitable footwear for the conditions.
• If you need help getting around, just speak to a member of our team.

Let’s stay safe this winter.

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year full of hope, happiness and good health! 💙

A huge thank you to all NHS staff working to keep patients and our local community safe and well 🏥

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to our staff, patients and visitors 🎄🎅

We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday, and a big thank you to all those working during the festive period!

19/12/2025

Industrial action is taking place 🚨

Please contact NHS 111 for care advice or visit your local pharmacy first for minor conditions ☎️

More information is available here 👇

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

18/12/2025

During industrial action, our emergency department (ED) will be prioritising patients that need urgent care

To reduce wait times, please:

Contact NHS 111 first https://111.nhs.uk ☎️

Visit your GP or pharmacy with less serious injuries

Only attend ED in an emergency 🏥

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time

More information can be found here 👇

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

17/12/2025

The resident doctors industrial action began today 🚨

It’s important to still seek medical help if you, or someone you care about, needs it during industrial action.

Please continue to use 999 and our emergency department for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injury. You can also use NHS 111 online and community services, like GPs and pharmacies, which will be open as usual for help and advice 💻 💊

Thank you for your patience and support.

More information can be found here 👇

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

16/12/2025

Upcoming industrial action 🚨

Please be aware of planned industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December and until 7am on Monday 22 December 📅

Appointments and operations are going ahead as planned - please attend at your scheduled time, unless we contact you.

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

08/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome a group of Sky engineers who spent their corporate volunteering days with us at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, supporting our nature recovery ranger, Susannah.

Together, they rolled up their sleeves to clear overgrown areas, remove old debris, and prepare the ground for a new community allotment garden, a space we hope will bring joy and connection to patients, families, and staff.

For many of the engineers, who usually work alone, it was also a chance to catch up, socialise, and enjoy working side‑by‑side on something that makes a real difference.

“It was great spending the day together helping out a cause that really matters. It was such a rewarding experience, amazing to see everyone come together to support people going through a tough time. The team and I are really proud of what we achieved!”

We’re so grateful for their energy, teamwork, and hard work in helping us care for the green spaces that mean so much to those receiving treatment and to our staff.

02/12/2025

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This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/