Lister Hospital

24/02/2026

Want to find out more about the proposals to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new building on the Watford General Hospital site?

Join one of the public meetings taking place where you'll be able to find out more, ask questions and share your views 👇

Want to find out more about proposals to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre? Come along to one of our upcoming events:

📅 Tues 3 March, Pinner
📅 Sat 7 March, Stevenage
📅 Thurs 12 March, Ware
📅 Sat 14 March, Brent and Ealing..plus many more locations

💻 Can’t make it in person? Have a look at the online events coming up soon:
Thurs 26 Feb, 18:30-20:00
Weds 4 March, 10:30-12:00
…plus more dates

To register, just visit http://www.mvccreview.nhs.uk/https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/get-involved

23/02/2026

It is time to nominate for our People's Award! 🏆

Say thank you to someone at the trust who's impacted your life or a loved one by nominating them in this year's staff awards 💙

🕛 Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 20 March.

Nominate here 👇

East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity is delighted to be hosting the trust's staff awards in July. The awards will celebrate East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust staff who have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding care and exemplary service.

19/02/2026

You may have seen national news stories about possible delays to hip and knee operations due to a shortage of a product used in these procedures. Patients can be reassured that East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is not currently affected.

The trust uses a different product supplier of medical cement to the one facing delays, and is not currently experiencing shortages.

If you are booked in for a hip or knee operation, you should expect your care to continue as scheduled. We will contact you directly if this changes.

Read more on our website 👇

You may have seen national news stories about possible delays to hip and knee operations due to a shortage of a product used in these procedures. Patients can be reassured that East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is not currently affected. The trust uses a different product supplier of m...

17/02/2026

To all of colleagues, communities and those in our care, may this Shrove Tuesday bring reflection and peace to you and your loved ones! 💙

Today, in our Lister Restaurant, our wonderful catering staff served pancakes for staff to enjoy! 🥞

Pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) as a traditional feast to use up rich ingredients like eggs, butter, and milk before the start of Lent 📆

If you are observing Lent and fasting whilst staying at our hospital, please speak to the nurse in charge about any requirements or ways we can support you.

17/02/2026

This evening marks the start of the holy month of

If you are observing Ramadan and visiting a loved one in one of our wards, please speak to the nurse in charge about any requirements or ways we can support you.

Thank you to all our Muslim colleagues who are working throughout Ramadan to care for our patients, many of whom doing so with the additional challenge of fasting 💙

17/02/2026

A happy to everyone celebrating today!
Our restaurant served a themed menu to mark the occasion, with popular Chinese dishes, and pancakes for dessert, as it's also pancake day!
2026 is the 🐎

16/02/2026

If you've visited our Maternity Unit at Lister Hospital today, you may have noticed some minor building works have started 👀

We're pleased to share we are re-purposing some existing, vacant space within the unit to introduce a new, sustainable coffee shop! ☕

It will provide a welcoming and comfortable space – closer to loved ones who may be using, or visiting someone in our maternity services 👶🤰

We look forward to sharing more information and pictures ahead of opening in April 2026 📆

13/02/2026

Little movements make a big difference 💪

Staying active in hospital can help you keep your strength and independence.

Even small steps matter, especially for older patients.

Try to:
✔️ Get dressed each day
✔️ Move when you can
✔️ Sit out of bed for meals
✔️ Talk to your nurse or matron about going home

It all helps you recover sooner and get back to doing what you love! 💙

12/02/2026

UPDATE: Panda has been safely discharged and is back home 🏠

We need your help to reunite a VIP (Very Important Panda) with their loved one 🧸

We’ve had a special attendance in Outpatients Area 10 (ENT) here at Lister Hospital. This little panda was left behind by a visitor, but don’t worry, they're being looked after. 🩺

As you can see, our team has given them a full check-up. Ears are clear, hearing is excellent, and Panda’s been a very brave patient - but is suffering from a mild case of missing their best friend. 💔

Panda is currently being looked after by our staff, but we’d love to get them discharged and back home for cuddles.

Can you help us reunite them? PLEASE Like and Share this post to help us find the owner!

Let's get this little panda home. If you are the owner or know who might be, our DM's are open and we’re ready to reunite you.

11/02/2026

Want to find out more about proposals to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre? Come along to one of our upcoming events:

📅 Best Western Homestead Court Hotel in Welwyn Garden City, Tuesday 17 February, 10:30am – 12pm (in person)

📅 Bedfordshire University in Luton, Saturday 21 February, 10:30am – 12pm (in person)

Can’t make it in person? Have a look at the online events coming up soon:

💻 General discussions
Mon 16 Feb, 13:30pm – 3pm
Thurs 26 Feb, 6:30pm – 8pm
…plus more dates in March

💻 Care close to home / radiotherapy
Mon 16 Feb, 6:30pm – 8pm
Weds 18 Feb, 6:30pm – 8pm

To register, just visit https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/get-involved



Need extra support?
📧 Email mountvernoncentre.consultation@olovus.co.uk
📞 Call 01923 378577
📮 Write to Freepost MVCC REVIEW PROGRAMME TEAM (NHS ENGLAND)

11/02/2026

Get back to doing what you love 💙

If you or someone you care for is staying on one of our inpatient wards, staying active really matters.

Up to 65% of older patients can lose strength and independence during a hospital stay, but small things make a big difference.

✔️ Get dressed
✔️ Keep moving
✔️ Sit up for meals
✔️ Get up to go to the toilet
✔️ And ask your nurse or matron about plans for getting you home

Every step helps you recover and get back to doing what you enjoy most!

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner, Lauren Mitchell! 🌼

Lauren has been recognised with a DAISY Award for her extraordinary grace, dignity, and compassion during an incredibly heart-breaking time for a local family.

Nominated by a patient following the loss of her son, Lauren was praised for her ability to make the "unthinkable bearable." While picking up an extra shift, Lauren provided vital strength to the patient, her husband, and her mother, balancing professional expertise with deep, personal empathy. From helping the family create precious memories to treating their son with the utmost dignity, Lauren’s "extra touches" left a lasting impact.

“Lauren walked through our grief with us; she made us feel so comfortable and our feelings valid. She was exactly what we needed, strength when we were sad, and offering a joke when we had no crying left. It was Lauren’s eyes I looked into as I delivered my baby... she helped me be stronger than I ever thought I could be.”

We would also like to acknowledge Mary, Beth, and Consultant Racheal, who were all part of the dedicated team providing care and reassurance at every step.

Thank you Lauren, for your professionalism and kindness.

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