West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust NHS Trust managing Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City Hospitals. Our vision is 'Excellent patient care, together'.

View our social media house rules - https://bit.ly/social-house-rules West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire. As an employer of over 5,000 people, the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

*This page contains information for both staff and users of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and anyone with an interest in healthcare.

*This is not a referral system. If you have a health-related problem or concern, please contact your GP.

*If you have questions regarding appointments or a patient in our hospitals, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). You can find contact information here: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/patientservices/pals.asp

Our fantastic volunteers received a formal letter of recognition from the King's Award for Voluntary Service, recognisin...
21/01/2026

Our fantastic volunteers received a formal letter of recognition from the King's Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the incredible impact of volunteering across our Trust👏

In the past year, our volunteers have:

➡️ Dedicated over 20,000 hours of their time
➡️ Contributed nearly 8,000 hours from young volunteers (aged 16 to 25)
➡️ Dedicated over 5,000 hours to support our Emergency Department
➡️ Supported and visited our end-of-life patients

This recognition highlights the compassion and dedication our volunteers bring to patients, visitors and staff every day.

We are delighted to be taking part in the Generation Study to research the use of genome sequencing to help diagnose and...
20/01/2026

We are delighted to be taking part in the Generation Study to research the use of genome sequencing to help diagnose and treat rare conditions in newborn babies.

Rebekka Frick, Study Lead Research Midwife at West Herts, said: “We know that expecting a baby can be both an exciting time and one full of questions. The Generation Study gives parents the opportunity to benefit from earlier answers about their baby’s health than ever before.

"Our team is here to guide families through the process, answer questions, and support them every step of the way as they decide whether to take part.”

Expectant parents are informed about the study during pregnancy and, if interested, a healthcare professional will have a detailed conversation with them to help decide whether they want to take part.

More info ➡️ www.generationstudy.co.uk

Or speak to your midwife about participating in the study.

Genomics England

Have your say on Mount Vernon Cancer Services 📣Share your views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre ...
19/01/2026

Have your say on Mount Vernon Cancer Services 📣

Share your views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General Hospital.

This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to ensure sustainable, high-quality care and improve access to our patients. Your feedback will shape the future of cancer treatment in your area.

The consultation runs from Monday 19 January to Sunday 29 March 2026.

➡️Complete the questionnaire here: https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/

We were delighted to welcome 15 senior clinicians from France and Belgium to our award-winning Virtual Hospital at Watfo...
16/01/2026

We were delighted to welcome 15 senior clinicians from France and Belgium to our award-winning Virtual Hospital at Watford General on Thursday.

As the UK’s first Hospital at Home service, launched in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH), we shared how our virtual ward model is delivering safe, effective care at home.

As a national leader in virtual care, the visit highlighted the growing international interest in our innovative, integrated approach to healthcare.

Dr Niall Keenan, Divisional Director for Medicine at Watford General Hospital, said:

“Visits like this are important to demonstrate ‘the art of the possible’ within a developed, integrated virtual ward system. The international interest we are seeing also reflects the quality and impact of the work our teams are delivering.”

Read more here: bit.ly/WestHerts-VH

On Tuesday, we welcomed Enoch Kanagaraj, Founder and Chief Executive of One Vision, to Watford General for a visit which...
15/01/2026

On Tuesday, we welcomed Enoch Kanagaraj, Founder and Chief Executive of One Vision, to Watford General for a visit which focused on the people and services that support patients, carers and staff beyond clinical care.

One Vision brings people from different cultural backgrounds and religious affiliations together, to address the needs of the community.

During his visit, Enoch spent time with our Spiritual and Pastoral Care lead, Christian Damanka, who supports patients, families and colleagues at some of the most challenging moments of their lives - as well as Andrea Hone, Carers Lead Nurse and Deputy to the Patient Experience Lead Nurse, who leads the Caring for Carers Service.

The visit shone a light on the vital role of spiritual care and carer support at West Herts, reinforcing that compassionate, person-centred care is just as important as clinical treatment.

14/01/2026

Watch as Watford MP Matt Turmaine pays tribute to the ‘amazing team’ at West Herts during Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions 👏

Mr Turmaine praised our colleagues’ hard work winning NHS Trust of the Year and the Performance Recovery award at the 2025 HSJ Awards.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined Mr Turmaine in congratulating West Herts and thanked staff for their hard work.

14/01/2026

Our Emergency Department has launched the ‘ED Pledge’ - a commitment to making reasonable adjustments for patients with learning disabilities 💙

Watch as our ED staff pledge to support patients and the adjustments they can make – both small and more significant.

Hayley Breed, our Matron for Learning Disabilities and Autism, says: “The pledge is pivotal in helping us ensure equality and equitable care for patients with learning disabilities.

“It reinforces our responsibility to make reasonable adjustments and highlights why this is so important in a busy emergency setting.”

This week, four of our outstanding Healthcare Support Workers were presented with the Chief Nursing Officer Award at St ...
09/01/2026

This week, four of our outstanding Healthcare Support Workers were presented with the Chief Nursing Officer Award at St Albans City Hospital.

The prestigious awards, facilitated by NHS England, recognise Healthcare Support Workers who demonstrate exceptional care, compassion and the NHS values.

Congratulations to our winners:

➡️ Emily Champion – Pre Op Assessment Unit
➡️ Margaret Gumble – De La Mare Ward
➡️ Heather McCutcheon – De La Mare Ward
➡️ Maria Lopez – De La Mare Ward

Thank you to Michelle Horn, Director of Nursing, Leadership and Quality at NHS England, and Theresa Maunganidze, Clinical Deputy Director for Nursing at St Albans City Hospital, for joining us to present the awards.

Well done to Emily, Margaret, Heather and Maria - we are incredibly proud of you! 💙

The future for cancer care in the East of England has taken a step forward – with proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Can...
09/01/2026

The future for cancer care in the East of England has taken a step forward – with proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new world class facility at Watford General Hospital set for public consultation.

The public consultation will run from 19 January to 29 March 2026 - inviting patients, staff, key stakeholders and the public to share views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General.

Find out more here: bit.ly/4aNjjrv

07/01/2026

Winter is always a busy period for West Herts. Our Chief Nurse Kelly McGovern shares advice in this short video if you’re considering using A&E.

If you need help, please consider the following:

➡️ Calling NHS 111 or visiting 111 Online - they can point you to alternative places for treatment, and you could receive treatment faster
➡️ Visiting your pharmacy or contacting your local GP practice for minor illnesses – they can offer advice and treatment close to home
➡️ Getting vaccinated for flu to prevent becoming unwell this winter.

Thank you to our community for your continued support 💙

Thirty-three joyful families across west Hertfordshire welcomed the greatest Christmas gift as they celebrated the arriv...
30/12/2025

Thirty-three joyful families across west Hertfordshire welcomed the greatest Christmas gift as they celebrated the arrival of their festive newborns.

The midwifery team at Watford General Hospital had a busy Christmas period, supporting:
👶 14 births on Christmas Eve
👶 9 births on Christmas Day
👶 10 births on Boxing Day

The first Christmas Day arrival was baby Ayaan, born at 2.03am and weighing 3100g. Huge congratulations to his delighted parents, Rekhani and Kamal from St Albans.

Congratulations to every family who celebrated a new arrival this Christmas and a massive thank you to the teams who make these moments possible all year round.

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