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New ‘elective care hub’ to cut waiting times for Stortford area patients

New ‘elective care hub’ to cut waiting times for Stortford area patients

New ‘elective care hub’ to cut waiting times for Stortford area patients

Over 4,000 patients who need hip and knee surgery, spinal injections and ENT procedures expected to be treated at St Albans hub in its first year.


MP Badenoch tells Covid inquiry of conspiracy theory concerns

MP Badenoch tells Covid inquiry of conspiracy theory concerns

MP Badenoch tells Covid inquiry of conspiracy theory concerns

The Saffron Walden MP and Business and Trade Secretary was giving evidence in her capacity as women and equalities minister.


National award for autism and ADHD support pioneered by GPs in Stortford area

National award for autism and ADHD support pioneered by GPs in Stortford area

National award for autism and ADHD support pioneered by GPs in Stortford area

The children and young people’s team from Stort Valley and Villages Primary Care Network has improved support for families in two main ways.


Contraceptive pill to be available over pharmacy counter from December

Contraceptive pill to be available over pharmacy counter from December

Contraceptive pill to be available over pharmacy counter from December

Millions of women will be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules – and here’s how the scheme will work.


PAH nurse Kristle attends Buckingham Palace reception hosted by King

PAH nurse Kristle attends Buckingham Palace reception hosted by King

PAH nurse Kristle attends Buckingham Palace reception hosted by King

The event celebrated the contribution of international nurses and midwives working in the UK.


Herts backs campaign against wood burners and open fires

Herts backs campaign against wood burners and open fires

Herts backs campaign against wood burners and open fires

County council working on new campaign to show wood burning is not cheaper, not environmentally friendly and is a major source of air pollution.


Air ambulance completes green fleet of rapid response vehicles

Air ambulance completes green fleet of rapid response vehicles

Air ambulance completes green fleet of rapid response vehicles

Two new Volvo XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid SUVs join the pair bought by the helicopter emergency medical service in February 2022.


New PAH to offer single rooms for every patient – but site purchase still to be finalised

New PAH to offer single rooms for every patient – but site purchase still to be finalised

New PAH to offer single rooms for every patient – but site purchase still to be finalised

New hospital near M11 junction 7a is part of Government’s 2019 election pledge to build 40 in England by 2030 at a cost of more than £20 billion.


St Clare Hospice aims to raise £70,000 in seven days

St Clare Hospice aims to raise £70,000 in seven days

St Clare Hospice aims to raise £70,000 in seven days

The ambitious Always There campaign comes as the charity faces increased demand for its care and support as well as rising costs to deliver services.


Suela receives prestigious award for maternity support work at PAH

Suela receives prestigious award for maternity support work at PAH

Suela receives prestigious award for maternity support work at PAH

Suela Porja, now a nursery nurse at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, received Chief Midwifery Officer Award in recognition of previous role.


Council places more than a third of children in care outside Herts

Council places more than a third of children in care outside Herts

Council places more than a third of children in care outside Herts

In March, 625 looked-after children (63.9%) were living in Herts compared with 694 youngsters (67.4%) in March last year.


Herts County Council pays out £77,796 as children’s services complaints rocket 173%

Herts County Council pays out £77,796 as children’s services complaints rocket 173%

Herts County Council pays out £77,796 as children’s services complaints rocket 173%

71 complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in 2022-23 resulted in financial awards of £77,796, up 278% on previous year’s £20,550.


Watchdogs’ damning report raps ‘failings’ in provision for SEND children in Herts

Watchdogs’ damning report raps ‘failings’ in provision for SEND children in Herts

Watchdogs’ damning report raps ‘failings’ in provision for SEND children in Herts

Care Quality Commission and Ofsted scrutinised services provided by county council and NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board.


MP opens Stansted’s new pharmacy – and Percy the peacock pays a visit!

MP opens Stansted’s new pharmacy – and Percy the peacock pays a visit!

MP opens Stansted’s new pharmacy – and Percy the peacock pays a visit!

Percy peacock pops his head in the door as MP Kemi Badenoch officially opens Stansted’s newest dispensing chemist


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