New Autism support for families and carers Launched across England
Support is now available for families and carers of autistic children and adults thanks to a new, free education programme being launched across England.
Junior doctors to strike for four days in August
Junior doctors at Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital will participate in a four-day strike
Free NHS Health Check-Up for Hertsmere Residents Aged 40-74
Hertsmere's Healthy Hubs is offering a free NHS health check to all residents aged 40-74. The health check is an excellent opportunity for residents to...
NHS Services in Hertfordshire and West Essex Bracing for Four-Day Junior Doctors’ Strike
NEWS ALERT: NHS staff in Hertfordshire and West Essex appeal for public support ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend and four-day junior doctors' strike. Hospitals...
NEW life-extending incurable cancer treatment to benefit NHS patients today
An advanced cervical cancer treatment that extends life will be provided to hundreds of NHS patients starting today. The immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) is the...
NHS slashes cancer referral wait times
New figures released today show that despite continued demand for services, the number of people waiting over 18 months for NHS care in the UK...
Watford General Celebrates 100th Robot-Assisted Operation in UK’s First Virtual Hospital
Watford General Hospital is the UK's first virtual hospital set up in 2020 to help alleviate the demand for beds for Covid patients. West Herts...
Funding confirmed for first 200 apprentices to train as doctors, Health Education England announces
Funding has been confirmed for the first 200 apprentices to train as doctors over the next two years, Health Education England (HEE) can announce today...
Excess Deaths on the increase among worst in 50 years
Information released shows that more than 650,000 deaths were registered in the UK in 2022 - 9% more than 2019. One of the largest excess...
NHS say ‘perfect storm’ of winter pressures as Thousands of beds taken up every day
The number of beds taken up by patients that are fit to be discharged increases by more than a quarter since December last year, new...