Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

10/04/2026

❗️An important message from Lister Hospital. Please bear this is mind, particularly as the doctor strike continues this weekend.

10/04/2026

The resident doctors strikes is continuing until 7am Monday (13 April). As a result, there may be fewer doctors working than usual, and they will need to prioritise life saving care.

Please take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

Use NHS 111 online as the first port of call for health needs, and as ever only using 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.

For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-go-to-ae/

10/04/2026

Good news! Healthy Start payments have increased. Healthy Start is money which families can use to help buy good and milk. 🍏🍶🍎🍓🍑

Find out more and if you're eligible by going to: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

What happens next with your NHS Healthy Start payments?

📅 March - early April
Some families may see slightly different payment amounts while the new amount is introduced.

📅 From 6 April 2026
The increased weekly payments will apply.
You don’t need to do anything! If you're eligible, the change will happen automatically.

Helping families to buy healthy food for their little ones. 🍎

09/04/2026

Vaccination helps protect your whole community.
When you get protected, you also help protect your friends, family, teachers, and anyone else who might be vulnerable to illness.
Missed a vaccine? Our Community and School-Aged Immunisation Service team are at St Albert the Great Primary School, Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DW, 10.00am-5.00pm, tomorrow (Friday 10 April).
We will be offering all vaccinations to eligible ages including the MenACWY vaccine.
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/HCT-CSAIS

Hertfordshire County Council West Herts College

08/04/2026

GP practices will continue to be open during the resident doctors strikes.

Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Please play your part during industrial action by looking after yourself and loved ones and checking in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.

07/04/2026

Vaccines are a normal part of school life - most students get different ones every year.

If you've missed one or two, there’s still time to catch up! Contact our CSAIS service on 03005 555055, or alternatively talk to your GP.

Learn more: https://www.hct.nhs.uk/HCT-CSAIS

06/04/2026

Strike action by resident doctors is due to take place from 7am tomorrow (Tuesday 7 April) until 7am on Monday (13 April).

During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will still be working, and the focus will be on ensuring as many services as possible continue to operate safely.

If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned. We will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action.

05/04/2026

Happy to everyone celebrating today! 🐣

On this day of rebirth, we hope you have a joyous, restful day with your family and friends.

04/04/2026

If you need medical help or advice over the Easter period, remember you can contact NHS 111 for non-emergency support.

They’re available 24/7 online or by phone to help you get the right care, in the right place — whether that’s advice, a pharmacy, an urgent treatment centre, or a GP appointment.

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 999.

Take care and have a safe Easter 🐣

02/04/2026

Are you prepared for the Easter bank holidays? 🐣

Now's the time to ensure you have enough medication, and check the opening hours of your local services such as your GP, pharmacy and dentist over the long weekend.

If you need urgent help over Easter, you can access NHS 111 by calling, going online or using the NHS app. 📱

01/04/2026

Today is the start of the Jewish festival of Passover.

The festival lasts for 8 days and marks the exodus of the Isrealites from slavery in Egypt.

Wishing all those celebrating a very happy and peaceful Passover.

Chag Sameach!

31/03/2026

When contracted, meningitis can cause serious illness, brain damage and can potentially be fatal.

The MenACWY vaccine offered in Year 9 offers fast, lasting protection against meningitis and blood poisoning.

If you missed this vaccination, contact our CSAIS service on 0300 555 5055 or alternatively, talk to your GP.