Lister Hospital

17/04/2026

We are really proud to celebrate Maya Steely, our incredible Carer Experience Volunteer for Stroke and Respiratory Services

Maya has just been recognised at the Heart Hertfordshire Hero Awards 2026, where she won both the Young Achiever Award and the Future of Hertfordshire Award 🏆✨

Maya has shown remarkable compassion and dedication, providing person centred support to carers while juggling her studies and volunteering.

Jan-axle, who is Maya's Carer Experience Manager said: "Working with Maya has been a privilege. Her commitment to supporting carers and families is exceptional, and these awards are a true reflection of the difference she makes every day."

Thank you and well done, Maya 🙌

16/04/2026

Did you know? Our Emergency Department (which you may know as "A&E") is for life or limb-threatening injuries or illnesses only 🚫

As patients are seen in our Emergency Department by clinical priority (and not by time of arrival), you may find there are a number of other care pathways you can access for quicker treatment, including:

Your local GP surgery 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
Your local pharmacies 💊
Our Urgent Treatment Centres at both Lister Hospital and the New QEII Hospital 🏥

And if you're unsure, remember you can phone NHS 111 for guidance by dialling 111. They can signpost you to the most appropriate place for your health need 🎯

Lister UTC: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/urgent-treatment-centre-lister-hospital/
New QEII UTC: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/urgent-treatment-centre/

15/04/2026

UPDATE: We are pleased to share this national issue has now been resolved. If you are pregnant and have any concerns about your baby, our Maternity Triage line is operational again via 01438 286168. Thank you and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our phone lines, including our switchboard (01438 314333).

We are working hard to fix this issue and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If you are pregnant and have any concerns and can't get through to our maternity triage, please come straight to triage at the Lister Diamond Jubilee Maternity Unit – you do not need to phone ahead.

14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi to all our staff, patients, and the local community!

May this occasion bring happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings 🎉

Let's celebrate the spirit of togetherness and spread joy everywhere – enjoy the festivities! 🌸🙏

13/04/2026

Have you spotted this beautiful cherry blossom in full bloom? 🌸

Located opposite our Lister Diamond Jubilee Maternity Unit and outside the entrance to Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's Aston Ward and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) – the tree offers a lovely sight for our families, patients and visitors alike 💗

Have you spotted it on your visit to Lister Hospital? 🌸

11/04/2026

UPDATE: The period of Industrial Action by resident doctors has now passed. Please continue to attend your appointments as planned.

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

10/04/2026

UPDATE: The period of Industrial Action by resident doctors has now passed. Please continue to attend your appointments as planned.

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

To help us 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

09/04/2026

Our Emergency Department (ED) is very busy 🚫

We're seeing a lot of patients who could be treated quicker within community care, or at our Urgent Treatment Centre's at Lister Hospital in Stevenage or the New QEII in Welwyn Garden City 🏥

If it's not life or limb-threatening, please think NHS 111 before heading to our ED and keep our emergency services for those who need it most 💙

09/04/2026

UPDATE: The period of Industrial Action by resident doctors has now passed. Please continue to attend your appointments as planned.

With the current Industrial action in place by resident doctors, you can help our clinicians prioritise those in an emergency by keeping our A&E free for life or limb-threatening illnesses.

Most GP Practices will remain open, so please continue to come forward for existing appointments.

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

Please be kind to those who are still working, they will be managing even more than normal.

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

08/04/2026

Last month, our wonderful midwives supported the births of 370 beautiful babies 💙

Congratulations to all those who welcomed new life into the world in March – if you have a message for your midwife, please leave them below for us to pass on 🤗

08/04/2026

UPDATE: The period of Industrial Action by resident doctors has now passed. Please continue to attend your appointments as planned.

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

To help us reduce wait times, please:

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

Visit your GP or pharmacy with less serious injuries

Consider visiting our Urgent Treatment Centres for anything that is not life or limb-threatening

Only attend ED in an emergency 🏥

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

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

07/04/2026

UPDATE: The period of Industrial Action by resident doctors has now passed. Please continue to attend your appointments as planned.

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, our urgent treatment centres at Lister and New QEII, as well as 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