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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

@HSJevents @events.hsj.co.uk · Aug 11

It's the moment you've been waiting for. The #HSJawards shortlist is up - a big congratulations to all!

View the shortlist here: awards.hsj.co.uk/shortlist-2025

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Apr 24

We’re excited to expand the Little Journey app across more services at our trust, as well as launch BadgerNet Diaries to support families with babies in neonatal care 💙

Read more via our website:

Little Journeys app supports families in NICU – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Parents and carers with babies receiving care in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lister Hospital can now benefit from two new digital tools designed to reduce anxiety, provide vital information, and help families stay connected. The Little Journey app, originally developed to support children preparing for surgery, has been specially adapted to meet […]

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Apr 16

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 · Apr 14

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 · Apr 11

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 · Mar 31

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 · Mar 29

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 · Mar 26

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 · Mar 26

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
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

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

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Mar 24

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Mar 21

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 🤗

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Mar 14

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.

enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Mar 14

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 · Mar 13

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 ➡️ https://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 · Mar 12

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
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

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 · Mar 11

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: https://www.youtube.com/live/5eCxR_2Bobc

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Mar 11

🏆 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 · Mar 7

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 · Mar 5

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 💊

https://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 · Mar 4

🏆 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 · Mar 3

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: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Feb 28

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
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-shine-nominate-now-for-our-peoples-award/

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 · Feb 28

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”

enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Feb 27

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: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

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enherts.bsky.social @enherts.bsky.social · Feb 26

🏆 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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