Health

Amy Gannon writes about her Stortford family's story of navigating the emotional, physical and financial challenges of living with leukaemia.

Appeal comes as charity celebrates 40th anniversary and coincides with new home in Stortford for its Living Well with Isabel community hub.

The Voice UK and ex Big Brother presenter and mother of three will resume her role as a qualified maternity care assistant this summer.

Mums-to-be and families with children aged over one and under four can apply online for a Healthy Start digital prepaid card.

Survey of 3,700 residents found 39% felt cautious about all restrictions being lifted, 21% angry, 20% excited, 15% had no concerns and 11% worried.

Peter Wightman, of West Essex CCG, said: "The links between human health, climate change and biodiversity loss are clear."

Daphne Lewis, UNISON organiser, said: "This charter means Princess Aexandra is making a firm commitment to tackling discrimination in all its forms."

The partnership worked together to enable a greater proportion of patients to receive end-of-life care in more familiar surroundings.

A Bishop's Stortford family's story of navigating the emotional, physical and financial challenges of living with blood cancer, by Amy Gannon

The Active East Herts project is being funded by a £1,807 grant from a trust administered by town councillors.

Age Concern Bishop's Stortford gets £5,000 grant from town council-administered trust towards project to ease social isolation.

Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Essex and Herts Air Ambulance's North Weald airbase to thank NHS, emergency service and council staff.

Lisa Thurley said: “Virtual visiting is an essential service, keeping patients and their loved ones connected whilst they are in hospital."

Herts director of public health Professor Jim McManus was talking in his capacity as president of the Association of Directors of Public Health.

Stansted couple Paula and Andy Bowie launch Arthur's Sword in the Stone appeal to pay for life-changing surgery for their son who defies the odds.

Bishop's Stortford Running Club opens registrations for its 2022 beginners' course, a 10 weeks to 10k programme led by its qualified coaches.

Interested runners should email 50-word statement on why they want to represent the charity by February 28 and raise at least £400 in sponsorship.

Chelle Peppiatt, who had lifesaving stem cell transplant, recognised for work as online community champion for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.

NHS England has approved a £250,000 East of England Ambulance Service bid to fund two Skoda all-wheel-drive cars and a Vauxhall van.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance first in UK to add Volvo XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid SUVs to its rapid response fleet.