Lister Hospital

12/06/2026

Happy Philippines Independence Day!

Earlier today, our staff celebrated Philippines Independence Day with our wonderful Filipino community, who are valued members of our brilliant workforce

Thanks to those who helped organised this event and our wonderful East & North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity for funding today's celebrations🩷

12/06/2026

As Carers Week draws to a close Hannah, one of the brilliant volunteers in our Carers Experience Service tells us what the role means to her:

"As an admin volunteer in the team, despite not seeing carers directly, the least I can do is handle their information with care and confidentiality. Each Carers Passport that we receive is a story of someone who needs help - one story we can make a little easier by handling it with care.

"Never be afraid to speak up, especially when it involves another person. No matter your role in the team, you have a voice that can be used to advocate for someone who needs help."

Thank you Hannah and to all our Carer Experience volunteers who make such a difference to our patients and their families 💙

11/06/2026

From Monday, industrial action will affect our services 🚨

Our clinicians will be focusing on urgent and emergency care. If you have a loved one in hospital, please read our top tips to help them get home as soon as they're better and consider collecting them from hospital if you can ⤵️

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 Teaching NHS Trust across our hospitals.

10/06/2026

We are carrying out essential maintenance to our phones lines tomorrow morning (Thursday) between 5am-8.30am 📞

During this time, calls into the hospital may be intermittent or unavailable including our main switchboard number (01438 314333)❌

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

We expect all phone lines to be back at 8.30am.

10/06/2026

We have everything crossed for two outstanding teams who await the winners reveal at the NHS Excellence Awards this evening🏆

Our Carers Experience Service and the Care Closer to Home team, based at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, were named Regional Champions earlier this year for their exceptional work and innovation improving the lives of our patients and those who care for them.

Read more about their achievements on our website and keep following for updates from tonight's ceremony in Manchester🤩

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/two-outstanding-teams-named-regional-champions-in-national-awards/

10/06/2026

Hertfordshire County Council are carrying out utility works along Coreys Mill Lane and temporary traffic lights are now in place. The traffic lights will be in place until Friday 12 June.

If travelling to Lister Hospital, please plan ahead where possible, allowing extra time to attend the hospital 🚧

09/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Armstrong as chief executive of East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, subject to approval of terms and conditions.

Following a rigorous recruitment process, Martin steps into the role having served the trust for the past 10 years as deputy chief executive and chief finance officer. With more than 25 years’ experience in senior NHS leadership roles, he brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the position.

Martin said: “It is a real privilege to be appointed as chief executive of my local NHS trust. I am proud to work alongside such dedicated colleagues and to serve our local communities.”

Please join us in congratulating Martin on his new role and read more about Martin’s appointment on our website.

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/martin-armstrong-appointed-as-trusts-new-chief-executive/

08/06/2026

Resident doctors are due to strike in a week's time from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 📅

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

More info via our website:

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 Teaching NHS Trust across our hospitals.

08/06/2026

We often hear women say they thought leaking urine, pelvic discomfort or pain after birth was just something they had to live with 🚫

Many are surprised to learn that help is available, and that these symptoms are common, treatable and not something to feel embarrassed about 🤗

That's where our Perinatal Pelvic Health Service comes in – and you can learn more about it via our website:

In this month’s clinical column, Erica Lewis, a Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Nicola Fisher, a Perinatal Pelvic Health Specialist Midwives at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, explain how the trust’s dedicated Perinatal Pelvic Health Service is su...

04/06/2026

Before attending our busy Emergency Department (ED), please check our Symptom Checker first or call NHS 111 for health advice 🤒🤕

If you or your child are feeling poorly, you can find information and advice on the most common illnesses in children and adults before you make a decision to visit our busy ED, which is for life or limb-threatening injuries and illness only 🚫

If you're unsure, don't wait avoidably long periods – visit our website or call NHS 111 first:

Before attending our busy A&E, please check our Symptom Checker first. You can find information and advice on the most common illnesses in children and adults before you make a decision to visit A&E.