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Have your say in Jackson Square on local hospital services

Have your say in Jackson Square on local hospital services

Have your say in Jackson Square on local hospital services

10 October 2024

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust patient panel is visiting Bishop’s Stortford in November.


Award for compassionate Princess Alexandra Hospital nurse’s care for the dying

Award for compassionate Princess Alexandra Hospital nurse’s care for the dying

Award for compassionate Princess Alexandra Hospital nurse’s care for the dying

10 October 2024

Interim chief nurse Giuseppe Labriola presented accident and emergency department charge nurse Steven Hart with a prestigious DAISY Award.


Health and education chiefs urge Herts MPs to press Govt for more SEND funding

Health and education chiefs urge Herts MPs to press Govt for more SEND funding

Health and education chiefs urge Herts MPs to press Govt for more SEND funding

09 October 2024

“Please join us in making the case for systemic, national reform and additional funding ahead of the Autumn Statement.”


Ambulance service for Herts and Essex plumps for Renaults over Mercs

Ambulance service for Herts and Essex plumps for Renaults over Mercs

Ambulance service for Herts and Essex plumps for Renaults over Mercs

09 October 2024

Twelve new Renault Master ambulances were bought last year and the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has added a further 40.


MP joins East of England Ambulance Service paramedics for shift

MP joins East of England Ambulance Service paramedics for shift

MP joins East of England Ambulance Service paramedics for shift

08 October 2024

Andrew Lewin, a former Bishop’s Stortford High School student, won Welwyn Hatfield for Labour, beating Tory former Defence Secretary Grants Shapps.


Grieving mum determined to honour son for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Grieving mum determined to honour son for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Grieving mum determined to honour son for Baby Loss Awareness Week

07 October 2024

A year ago, cancer survivor Ellie Argent was looking forward to the birth of her miracle baby, but her dream of motherhood was shattered.


‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

‘I know my partner will look after me, but I want a partner in crime, not a carer’

06 October 2024

The third instalment of Bishop’s Stortford Independent news editor Sinead Corr’s diary as a breast cancer patient.


Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns Stortford’s castle mound pink

Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns Stortford’s castle mound pink

Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns Stortford’s castle mound pink

01 October 2024

The grade 1 listed scheduled ancient monument will glow pink at night throughout October, thanks to new lighting as part of Castle Park project.


Pupils given an insight into first aid at Sawbridgeworth school’s event

Pupils given an insight into first aid at Sawbridgeworth school’s event

Pupils given an insight into first aid at Sawbridgeworth school’s event

01 October 2024

The First Aid Day at Reedings Junior School began with an assembly taken by a representative from Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.


Community veggie feast event goes down a treat

Community veggie feast event goes down a treat

Community veggie feast event goes down a treat

01 October 2024

Sustainable Sawbridgeworth’s first Community Veggie Feast night shows how plant-based meals can be tasty and fun.


Ambulance service scheme cuts care home residents hospital admissions by 75%

Ambulance service scheme cuts care home residents hospital admissions by 75%

Ambulance service scheme cuts care home residents hospital admissions by 75%

27 September 2024

The scheme, championed by Avril Meares in Hertfordshire and West Essex, has reduced hospital admissions by 75% in two years.


Dishes with harmful allergen levels costs curry house £11,350 at court

Dishes with harmful allergen levels costs curry house £11,350 at court

Dishes with harmful allergen levels costs curry house £11,350 at court

26 September 2024

Trading standards officers found gluten-free dishes had levels that could cause serious health implications for someone with an allergy.


Stortford midwife Angela wins award for going above and beyond in her care

Stortford midwife Angela wins award for going above and beyond in her care

Stortford midwife Angela wins award for going above and beyond in her care

13 September 2024

One nomination for DAISY Award winner Angela Gatland said: “She will be someone who I will always remember and hold close to my heart.”


MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

MP demands answers at PMQs over plans for new Princess Alexandra Hospital

13 September 2024

Epping Forest Tory Dr Neil Hudson called for Labour Government to “honour” commitments made by its Conservative predecessor to build a new PAH.


Pharmacist Brian’s 40 years of service to PAH, its patients and people

Pharmacist Brian’s 40 years of service to PAH, its patients and people

Pharmacist Brian’s 40 years of service to PAH, its patients and people

11 September 2024

Brian Rayner has seen countless changes in terms of colleagues and ways of working during his four decades with Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.


Too few Herts women taking advantage of NHS cervical screening

Too few Herts women taking advantage of NHS cervical screening

Too few Herts women taking advantage of NHS cervical screening

09 September 2024

The test is offered to females aged 25 to 64 to check for any abnormal cell changes before they can turn into cancer.


Boob sandwiches and sweets on my first trip to the breast cancer unit

Boob sandwiches and sweets on my first trip to the breast cancer unit

Boob sandwiches and sweets on my first trip to the breast cancer unit

07 September 2024

My inaugural trip to the breast cancer unit at St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping, where elimination in the first round is winning.


Second friend to run marathon in memory of brain tumour victim Sam

Second friend to run marathon in memory of brain tumour victim Sam

Second friend to run marathon in memory of brain tumour victim Sam

06 September 2024

Former Bishop’s Stortford High School student Matt Cain will run Valencia Marathon in aid of Brain Tumour Research in memory of Sam Browne.


Princess Alexandra Hospital’s IT workers are leading lights

Princess Alexandra Hospital’s IT workers are leading lights

Princess Alexandra Hospital’s IT workers are leading lights

03 September 2024

IT team short-listed for industry award for helping to ensure staff, patients and visitors can use their phones, tablets and laptops at all times.


The diary of a breast cancer patient, by Indie news editor Sinead Corr

The diary of a breast cancer patient, by Indie news editor Sinead Corr

The diary of a breast cancer patient, by Indie news editor Sinead Corr

24 August 2024

One woman in every 100 who takes part in breast cancer screening will be found to have the disease. Indie news editor Sinead Corr is one such woman.


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