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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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...

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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 🐰🥚

A mother is photographed cradling her young baby on a children's ward at Lister Hospital. She is surrounded by female players from Stevenage Football Club - and club mascot Boro Bear - who are holding chocolate Easter eggs.

Members of staff on Bluebell Ward at Lister Hospital are photographed alongside players from Stevenage Football Club, as well as the club mascot Boro Bear. They are smiling toward the camera.

Members of staff from the Lister Hospital children's departments are photographed alongside footballers from Stevenage Football Club, as well as Boro Bear, during an Easter visit.

A young patient is photographed in her bed on a children's ward at Lister Hospital. She is surrounded by footballers of the Stevenage Football Club's women's team who are handing her chocolate Easter eggs.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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

Two patients visiting the hospital, each holding a chicken

Four hospital staff members sit with an animal each; three guinea pigs and a chicken

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

A photograph taken during the event. The room is filled with members of staff from various regional healthcare organisations. They are listening to a paediatric doctor deliver a presentation.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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.

A white textbox with a red border. On the left there is the following wording: "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." On the right is a picture of a phone

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

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

An image of colleagues at our Staff Iftar event at Lister Hospital

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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 💙

A photograph of Dr Karen taken as a screenshot from a recent video filmed by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. She is photographed wearing a blue nurses uniform while speaking to camera.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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 www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-…

Irene Mafukidze, who collected the People Award on behalf of Amanda Appleby in 2024.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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 🤗

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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! 💬⤵️

A national infographic resource created to celebrate National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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 💙

An infographic with positive feedback from a patient's recent visit to the Emergency Department at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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 ➡️ healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles #HCSWeek2025

A collage with images of people in their varied healthcare science disciplines, such as engineering and radio imaging.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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 www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-…

The Comet editor Georgia Barrow stood with Irene Mafukidze, who collected the People Award on behalf of Amanda Appleby in 2024.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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: www.youtube.com/live/5eCxR_2Bobc

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Penny holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Penny is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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 🤗

An infographic with positive feedback from a patient at Lister Hospital who recently underwent a surgical procedure.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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 💊 www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies

A person standing outside a pharmacy holding the side of their face in discomfort. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'This earache is getting worse pharmacy'

A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'"

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Beena holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Beena is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoki…

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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 www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-…

A team of people stand in front of a banner with Trust and charity logos, at the 2024 Time to Shine Staff Awards

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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

A graphic of a lantern and a moon, next to the words “Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all staff, patients and visitors”

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoki…

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Cecille holding a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Cecille is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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

A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'My sore throat is getting worse pharmacy'. A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

🚗 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 💙

An image of a lady collecting an elderly relative in a wheelchair and supporting him into a car. They are both smiling toward the camera.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🏆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!

A photo of Akeem holding his DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that he received upon winning. Akeem is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoki…

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

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

A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'My sinuses are painful pharmacy'. A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Jackie, along with some of her colleagues, holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Jackie is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🚫 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: www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoki…

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Glennice holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Glennice is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🚨 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 111.nhs.uk Please consider our Adult Urgent Treatment Centres at both Lister and the New QEII Hospital.

A photo of several people standing in a queue, with text bubbles explaining the different types of care people need for various illnesses and aliments.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🏳️‍🌈 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 💙

The words ‘LGBT+ History Month 2025’ with a graphic of some people’s hands in the air, some of whom are holding pride flags. A heart with the pride flag colours is also displayed.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

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!

A graphic with the words "Private amenity rooms available for hire!" in pink fonts. A picture of a mother laying in a hospital bed, alongside a male and older female cradling a new birth baby is visible.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Justina holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Justina is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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! www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/wp-content/up…

A royalty free stock image of a man carefully lowering a newborn baby onto weighing scales.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

🏮 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 🐍

A photo of the catering team standing with some of the food that the served for Luna New Year.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

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

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🍽️ 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 💙

A photo of the priority seating signs on a table in the Lister restaurant. The sign saying ‘Priority Seating Area’ next to several graphics of people who may require priority seating.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🏆 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!

A photo of Saro holding her DAISY Award certificate and a bunch of flowers that she received upon winning. Saro is smiling and standing next to a pull-up banner advertising the DAISY Awards.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

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 ➡️ nhs.uk/staywell 🧤🧥

A graphic of a woman sitting in a chair and reading a book, with the words "Keeping warm this week" displayed on the left.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-scre…

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

🚐 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 😊

A photo of the Barclays Van in the Lister Plaza, with two Barclays Bank staff members stood in front.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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: www.hwehealthiertogether.nhs.uk/par…

A parent holding their young child who has its mouth open and tongue slightly out.

Text says ‘My child is coughing and wheezing what should I do? Expert advice at your fingertips’

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

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: www.hwehealthiertogether.nhs.uk/par…

A baby with a rash across their cheeks and chin.

Text says ‘What can I do to help my child’s allergies? Expert advice at your fingertips’

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

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 💻

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Public Board - Wednesday 15 January 2024

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

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: www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visit…

An image of the New QEII Hospital, with some feedback from a service user, which reads "I recently had eye surgery at the facility within the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City. I must confess, I did not know that it was there but what a brilliant facility. To have a unit conducting cataract surgery in an area where there are many people who need such a service is a great example of good planning."

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