East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

19/08/2026

We are looking for patients and visitors to help make improvements at Lister Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre🏥

Applications for our Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) assessments are now open ✅

You will have the chance to visit and assess our services, including:

🔏 privacy, dignity and wellbeing
🍽 food and hydration
🧼 cleanliness
🛠 condition, appearance and maintenance
♿ how well the needs of patients with dementia or a disability are met

You can find out more and apply on our website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-led-assessments-of-the-care-environment-place/

19/08/2026

We are incredibly proud of the brilliant Dede Thorpe and Ini Orangun who have been shortlisted as finalists for The National B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards 2026!

Dede, our preterm birth specialist midwife has been shortlisted for the Advocacy and Patient Experience Champion Award 🥳

Whilst Ini, our consultant obstetrician and clinical director for obstetrics has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Clinician of the Year Award 🙌

Of over 350 submissions this year, we are thrilled to see both Dede and Ini 💙

Well done and good luck to you both ahead of the ceremony on Thursday 17 September 📆

18/08/2026

Monday at Lister Hospital saw colour, joy, and celebration as staff came together to mark the vibrant Festival of Onam, a 10-day harvest festival from Kerala, India.

From traditional Indian dancing to the lighting of the Onam lamp, and the creation of a stunning Pookalam (floral Rangoli), the hospital was buzzing with festive cheer and cultural pride! 💃🪔🌺

A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise this beautiful celebration, and to East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity for making it all possible 💙

18/08/2026

Before attending the 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 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.

17/08/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see our Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, Tim Lane, begin his new role as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Tim has spent more than 20 years working with us, helping to advance pelvic oncology, support surgical education and train the next generation of surgeons.

He has also become the first President in the College’s 400-year history to be directly elected by surgical members and fellows.

Congratulations, Tim – a fantastic and well-deserved achievement! 👏

➡️ Read more about Tim's new role on our website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/tim-lane-takes-up-role-as-president-of-the-royal-college-of-surgeons-of-england/

16/08/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD.

Find out more, or refer yourself at www.nhs.uk/talk

15/08/2026

It’s International Neonatal Nurses Day!

We want to acknowledge all our neonatal nurses who provide expert care to our smallest and most vulnerable patients.

Thank you for everything you do 🩵

13/08/2026

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner Cassie Clarke!

Nominated by patients who experienced a complicated delivery at our Midwife-Led Unit, Cassie's care began the moment they arrived. She listened carefully to their birth preferences, supported them throughout labour, and when pain became overwhelming, she struck the perfect balance between honouring their choices and making sure they were truly heard. "She got the balance perfectly," one nominator reflected. "She acknowledged what we wanted but also made sure we knew all our options."

When Cassie spotted subtle warning signs, she didn't hesitate. She calmly communicated her concerns and led the family to the consultant-led unit. An emergency C-section followed, and within an hour, a healthy baby girl arrived safely.

But Cassie's care didn't end at delivery. She stayed, providing reassurance every step of the way. After the baby spent time in NICU, Cassie made time to visit and check in on the family.

"We couldn't have wished for a better person to support us through it all," one nominator wrote. "There is nothing I would have changed about how things were.

DAISY awards are sponsored by East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals Charity. You can nominate a staff member for a DAISY Award on our website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/daisy-award/

13/08/2026

Good luck to everyone collecting their A Level results today! 🤞

With over 350 careers in the NHS, explore the many roles you could do with your A Levels, apprenticeships, and the many benefits of an NHS career on the Health Careers website: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ 🏥

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12/08/2026

Staff in our Emergency Department successfully road tested our new static decontamination unit this week showing they’re ready for any emergency.

The CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive) drill tested the team as they safely decontaminated a patient after a chemical exposure, while keeping other patients and staff out of harm’s way.

Auditors from our ambulance partners EEAST and NHS England were impressed with how we handled the drill. Big thanks to the nephew of a member of staff who helped by role-playing the casualty. This annual exercise is just one way our teams train and prepare for all eventualities to keep our patients safe.