We’re proud to announce that our trust is a finalist for the HSJ Trust of the Year Award, recognising improvements in care, performance, and staff experience. Winners will be announced in November. 🗓️ Read more on our website: www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/trust-n...

We’re excited to expand the Little Journey app across more services at our trust, as well as launch BadgerNet Diaries to support families with babies in neonatal care 💙 Read more via our website:

A huge thanks to players from Stevenage Football Club who attended Lister last week to deliver some Easter treats to our children’s ward 💙 The players, and of course 'Boro Bear', handed out gifts to lots of our young patients and their families 🐰🥚

Thank you to the @ENHHCharity for funding this very special Monday afternoon at Lister! 🐰🐣 A petting farm was at Lister today with lots of animals, for patients and staff on their breaks to cuddle with and get into the spring spirit 🌷🐇 #PettingFarm #Easter #AnimalTherapy

Huge thanks to all who joined our first multi-agency paediatrics day focused on improving care for children in mental health crisis: 💬 Powerful stories from parents 🤝 Collaboration across services ✅ Clear actions for better, holistic care @HCTNHS / @HPFT_NHS / @NHS_HWE

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.

Thanks to our incredible staff networks, volunteers, and all involved in making our annual Staff #Iftar a memorable one! 🤲🌙 And a huge thank you to @ENHHCharity for generously funding last night's event 💙 #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak

Many congratulations to our brilliant Dr Karen Harrold who has won the Vascular Access Nurse of the Year award at the #BJNAwards! 🏆 Congratulations Karen on this fantastic news and thank you for all your hard work and commitment to our patients having cancer treatment 💙

Still time to nominate in our People's Award! 🏆 Say thank you to someone at the Trust who's impacted your life or a loved one by nominating them in this year's staff awards 💙 🕛 Nominations close on Sunday 30 March https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

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We are so incredibly proud of our wonderful Parkinson's nurse specialist, Tracey Smith 💙 Tracey is our lead nurse for neurology and recently spoke to @ParkinsonsUK about what 35 years of #Parkinsons nurses means to her 🤗  

It's #NationalCancerCNSDay!  Cancer clinical nurse specialists provide expert care, support, and guidance to patients throughout treatment, as well as physical and vital emotional support – Thank you 💙 Know a cancer CNS who made a difference? Give them a shoutout below!  💬⤵️

This week's #FeedbackFriday post comes from our Lister Emergency Department (A&E) where an elderly patient received great care! 🏥 Thank you to our wonderful, attentive and caring staff for all that you do for our patients and their families 💙

We're celebrating Healthcare Science Week!  With over 350 different NHS careers, join us as we look to inspire more people to follow their passion for STEM subjects and embark on a future career in healthcare science 🔬🥼 Find out more ➡️ https://healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles #HCSWeek2025

Don’t miss your chance to nominate for our People's Award! 🏆 Say thank you to someone at the Trust who's impacted your life or a loved one and nominate them in our staff awards 💙 Nominations close on Sunday 30 March https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

Our next board meeting will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 12 March, from 9.30am 📆 Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually via our YouTube livestream 💻 You can find the details on our website: https://www.youtube.com/live/5eCxR_2Bobc

🏆 Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Penny! Penny is a midwife and was nominated for supporting a patient through a cryptic pregnancy and did not realise that they were pregnant until they went into labour.  Thanks to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

This #FeedbackFriday we are sharing the recent experience of a patient who required a small surgical procedure at Lister 🏥 Their lovely feedback for our surgical colleagues also offers reassurance to anyone who may be feeling anxious about an upcoming procedure 🤗

Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP! Think pharmacy first 💊 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies

🏆 Congratulations to a SAU Nurse Team Leader and DAISY Award winner Beena. Beena was nominated by a member of the public, after displayed immense care and compassion when admitting their mother to the unit 💙 Thanks to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

It’s never too late to quit smoking and you will notice almost immediate improvements to your health when you stop. Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking today: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

It is time to nominate for our People's Award! 🏆  Say thank you to someone at the Trust who's impacted your life or a loved one by nominating them in this year's staff awards 💙 🕛 Nominations close on Sunday 30 March https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

Today marks the start of the holy month of #Ramadan Thank you to all our Muslim colleagues who are working throughout Ramadan to care for our patients, many of whom doing so with the additional challenge of fasting 💙 #RamadanMubarak

You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support! Discover what’s available at NHS Better Health and prepare to quit for good this year: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

🏆 Congratulations to a Clinical Nurse Specialist and DAISY Award winner Cecille. Cecille was nominated by a patient at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre for her continuous help and support, and her jovial, bubbly nature 💙 Thanks to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

🚗 If you have a loved one in Lister waiting to be discharged, they will get home quicker if you are able to support us and take them home in your car. Please help us by getting someone close to you out of hospital and back to the comfort of their own home as quickly as possible 💙

🏆Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Akeem. Akeem was nominated for his commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses and for being a remarkable role model for his students 💙 Thank you to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

Did you know that the average smoker could save around £2,500 per year by quitting?  Get your free personal quit plan now and start saving: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first 💊 nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

🏆 Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Jackie.  Jackie was nominated for her positive improvements to the Harlow Dialysis Unit, such as displaying a bulletin of all the patients who have received a transplant 💙 Thank you to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

🚫 Getting support from your local stop smoking service gives you the best chance of quitting smoking successfully. Visit NHS Better Health to find your nearest service and get ready to quit for good in 2025:  https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

🏆 Congratulations to midwife and DAISY Award winner Glennice. Glennice is a nurse team leader in our cancer centre, and was nominated for her blend of compassion, professionalism, and dedication 💙 Thank you to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

🚨 Please only attend our A&E department at Lister if you have a life or limb-threatening injury or illness   If you're unsure where to go, call 111 or visit http://111.nhs.uk   Please consider our Adult Urgent Treatment Centres at both Lister and the New QEII Hospital.

🏳️‍🌈 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. #HappyLGBTHistoryMonth 💙

Amenity rooms are now available at an extra cost for women who request additional privacy after giving birth! 🏥🛌 If you are interested in hiring a room, please ask a member of staff about availability before your transfer to the postnatal ward and at any time during your stay!

🏆 Congratulations to midwife and DAISY Award winner Justina. Justina was nominated by a patient following a complication with their birth. Justina sprang into action to ensure both mum and baby were safe 💙 Thank you to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

We will soon be conducting a survey of mothers' recent experiences of antenatal and postnatal care, labour and birth 🗣️📝 If invited to take part, you will be sent a letter with details explaining how to participate! https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CQC_2025_survey_poster.pdf

🏮 A happy #LunarNewYear to everyone celebrating today!   Our restaurant served a themed menu today to mark the occasion, which included beef and mushroom in black bean sauce and a vegetable chow mein.   2025 is the #YearOfTheSnake 🐍

Whether it's new moves, new foods or new habits, there are lots of simple ways to kickstart your health in 2025! Better Health NHS has lots of free tips, tools and support to help 👇 Get started here: www.nhs.uk/better-health

🍽️ We recently introduced priority seating areas in our Lister restaurant. These areas are reserved for people with disabilities, who are pregnant, are with children or are living with dementia.  Please keep these areas available for those who need them 💙

Our digital Patient Hub is now available for patients in our endocrinology service. This service allows patients to access letters and appointment information online 📲💻 You can view a full list of available services here:

🏆 Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Saro. Saro, a manager at our Harlow renal unit, arranged a garden party for patients at this site, going above and beyond to make the event special for everyone there. Thank you to our charity team for making the DAISY Awards possible!

Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems  Here is some advice on how you can keep warm this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell 🧤🧥

It's #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek and we are encouraging women and people with a cervix to book a screening today. Cervical screenings can spot early signs of cervical cancer and are key to preventing the disease  Find out how you can book here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

🚐 Barclays Bank are now attending Lister Hospital via their Barclays Van. The Barclays Van can support staff, patients and visitors with a range banking queries; you do not need to be a Barclays customer! The van will be based in the Lister Plaza every Tuesday at 10am – 2pm 😊

Do you have concerns about your child’s breathing? Check signs and symptoms on the Healthier Together website to find out when to seek help: https://www.hwehealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/bronchiolitis

Are you worried about your child’s allergies and what you can do to help? The Healthier Together website has a host of expert advice: https://www.hwehealthiertogether.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell/allergies

Our next public board meeting will take place on Wednesday 15 January at 9.30am Members of the public are welcome to attend virtually via our YouTube livestream, linked below 💻

For today’s #FeedbackFriday we’d like to share some lovely feedback about our eye surgery unit at the New QEII 👁️ Hearing about your experiences is key to helping us improve our services 🗣️ Share your own feedback here: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/your-feedback-matters/survey/