New QEII Hospital

New QEII Hospital Those requiring inpatient or emergency care receive it at the nearby Lister hospital in Stevenage.

The New QEII Hospital provides a full range of outpatient, diagnostic and antenatal services, as well as an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) which is open every day from 8am-10pm that can treat a range of minor illnesses and injuries in adults and children. The New QEII hospital provides a full range of outpatient, diagnostic and antenatal services to local people, as well as a 24/7 urgent care centre that treats those with minor injuries and illnesses. In Spring 2015, all the services provided formally at the original hospital on the same site - which was the first ever full hospital built by the NHS that was opened in 1963 - moved across to the £30 million New QEII.

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

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner, Lauren Mitchell! 🌼Lauren has been recognised with a DAISY Award for h...
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/

If you're not well, please continue to come forward for care, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where...
10/02/2026

If you're not well, please continue to come forward for care, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where to access the right treatment 📞

Remember, our online Symptom Checker can also signpost you to the right care from the right place: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

Finally, please remember our Emergency Department is for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries only 🚨

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner, Sophie Dodds!Sophie has been recognised with a DAISY Award for her ex...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner, Sophie Dodds!

Sophie has been recognised with a DAISY Award for her exceptional compassion, calm leadership, and thoughtful, person centred care, ensuring a family could have the birth experience they hoped for, safely and confidently.

Nominated by a grateful patient following a challenging first pregnancy, Sophie and fellow midwife Katie Foscoe honoured a detailed birth preferences document that respected the patients wishes and needs.

“Sophie made me feel like everything would be okay and that it was possible to have the birth we wanted. The care provided after the birth was above and beyond what I expected… We would like to thank Sophie and Katie for such a positive, special birth after such a challenging pregnancy.”

Thank you, Sophie, for the exceptional care you provide every day and for the confidence, clarity, and kindness you gave this family at every step.

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

Please continue to come forward for care if you are not well, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where...
04/02/2026

Please continue to come forward for care if you are not well, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where to access the right treatment

Remember, our online Symptom Checker can also signpost you to the right care from the right place: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

Finally, please remember our Emergency Department is for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries only.

Until 29 March 2026, patients, staff and the public are being asked to share their views about the proposals to move Mou...
04/02/2026

Until 29 March 2026, patients, staff and the public are being asked to share their views about the proposals to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new building on the Watford General Hospital site.

During this time there are public meetings you can join - these might take place in your town or online. You'll be able to find out more, ask questions and share your views.

Dates and registration details are published on the review website https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/get-involved

And please complete the online survey and share your views before 29 March 2026 https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/

Need extra support?

Email: mountvernoncentre.consultation@olovus.co.uk or call 01923 378577

UPDATE: We're pleased to share this issue has now been resolved. We are sorry for any inconvenience, thank you for your ...
02/02/2026

UPDATE: We're pleased to share this issue has now been resolved. We are sorry for any inconvenience, thank you for your patience during this time.

We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with some of 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.

Did you give birth in January or due to give birth in February 2026?Take part in the NHS to help us understand what wo...
02/02/2026

Did you give birth in January or due to give birth in February 2026?

Take part in the NHS to help us understand what works well and what needs improvement.

We would love to hear your feedback.

Look out for your invitation in the post or by SMS from 20 April 2026.

Find out more: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-maternity-care-you-2026

🏳️‍🌈 February is LGBT+ History Month and the perfect time to celebrate all our LGBTQ+ colleagues.We want our LGBTQ+ staf...
01/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 February is LGBT+ History Month and the perfect time to celebrate all our LGBTQ+ colleagues.

We want our LGBTQ+ staff to feel seen and safe when working at our trust, and today we’re highlighting all the amazing work they do for our patients.

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.

We want to hear from you… Changes have been proposed to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre 5 miles to a brand-new facilit...
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)

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