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NHS in Herts and West Essex facing ‘unprecedented demand’ as flu cases surge

NHS in Herts and West Essex facing ‘unprecedented demand’ as flu cases surge

NHS in Herts and West Essex facing ‘unprecedented demand’ as flu cases surge

Services are under “extreme pressure” as they look after growing numbers of very unwell people.


PAH midwife Ciaran is latest winner of award for finest patient care

PAH midwife Ciaran is latest winner of award for finest patient care

PAH midwife Ciaran is latest winner of award for finest patient care

A grateful new mum nominated Ciaran Villa for Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust’s monthly DAISY Award.


Hertford and Stortford MP Josh Dean welcomes plan to cut NHS waiting lists

Hertford and Stortford MP Josh Dean welcomes plan to cut NHS waiting lists

Hertford and Stortford MP Josh Dean welcomes plan to cut NHS waiting lists

Key to the Government’s “Plan for Change” is restoring an 18-week standard for planned treatment.


MP Chris Vince welcomes extra cash for elderly and disabled in Uttlesford

MP Chris Vince welcomes extra cash for elderly and disabled in Uttlesford

MP Chris Vince welcomes extra cash for elderly and disabled in Uttlesford

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed £135,923 for Harlow, £145,767 for Epping Forest and £35,357 for Uttlesford.


Blood test services at PAH move as work to improve emergency department begins

Blood test services at PAH move as work to improve emergency department begins

Blood test services at PAH move as work to improve emergency department begins

Phlebotomy services are being relocated so Gibberd Ward can be used as a temporary urgent treatment centre while improvement work is carried out.


‘Wear a face mask’ warning to patients and visitors as PAH flu cases rise

‘Wear a face mask’ warning to patients and visitors as PAH flu cases rise

‘Wear a face mask’ warning to patients and visitors as PAH flu cases rise

“This measure will prevent people from getting the flu/other respiratory viruses and from passing them on to others.”


Ambulance service’s 999 warning as crews brace for ‘exceptionally busy’ weekend

Ambulance service’s 999 warning as crews brace for ‘exceptionally busy’ weekend

Ambulance service’s 999 warning as crews brace for ‘exceptionally busy’ weekend

East of England service moved to its highest alert level on New Year’s Eve after receiving over 39,000 calls between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.


Ambulance service on highest alert amid snow and ice warning

Ambulance service on highest alert amid snow and ice warning

Ambulance service on highest alert amid snow and ice warning

UK Health Security Agency issues amber cold weather health alerts for next seven days amid yellow snow and ice warning from Met Office.


32 people with links to Herts named in King’s New Year Honours

32 people with links to Herts named in King’s New Year Honours

32 people with links to Herts named in King’s New Year Honours

OBE for former police and crime commissioner David Lloyd and CBE for county council’s head of adult care services, Chris Badger.


Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

Labour MP Chris Vince ‘bends Government’s ear’ for more hospice funding

He said pressure on behalf of St Clare Hospice paid off as Wes Streeting announced “the biggest investment in a generation for hospices”.


Time runs out for Leventhorpe pool as swimmers take a last dip

Time runs out for Leventhorpe pool as swimmers take a last dip

Time runs out for Leventhorpe pool as swimmers take a last dip

Last-minute funding lifeline fails to save pool and gym at school from closure after Government grant was withdrawn.


Spurs legends deliver festive cheer to Princess Alexandra Hospital staff

Spurs legends deliver festive cheer to Princess Alexandra Hospital staff

Spurs legends deliver festive cheer to Princess Alexandra Hospital staff

Ossie Ardiles, Gary Mabbutt and Ledley King visited the Harlow hospital to thank staff for their work and delivered gifts from Tottenham Hotspur.


No Excuse for Abuse: Hospital trust’s campaign to protect staff

No Excuse for Abuse: Hospital trust’s campaign to protect staff

No Excuse for Abuse: Hospital trust’s campaign to protect staff

The campaign aims to embed support, safety and respect for an environment free from abuse, including verbal, physical and racist taunts.


Herts and West Essex health bosses issue advice as fears of ‘quademic’ grow

Herts and West Essex health bosses issue advice as fears of ‘quademic’ grow

Herts and West Essex health bosses issue advice as fears of ‘quademic’ grow

Hospitals dealing with 350% rise in numbers admitted with flu plus rapidly increasingly levels of Covid, vomiting bugs and respiratory illnesses.


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