Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help. They are effective, free and also available in BSL.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth our latest clinical column in The Comet features our lead cancer nurse, Alison Paterson 📰

In the article, Alison explains the symptoms of the disease and what you should look out for 👇

enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/check-you…

We’re reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Visit nhs.uk/mmr for more information.

#WorldImmunisationWeek

This #ThankYouThursday goes to the Hertford Shires Rotary Club, who recently donated £1000 to our Forget-Me-Not Dementia Volunteer Service 🦋

This money will improve the stay of our dementia patients 💙

Thanks to HertfordShiresRotary and to East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity for funding this service 👏

Today marks #AdminAppreciationDay , and the admin community have gone all out to make it special 🌟

Admin staff enjoyed cakes and refreshments, and Peabodys Coffee provided the group discounted hot drinks 🍰🎉☕

A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise the day 💙

It’s #WorldImmunisationWeek .

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App.

Visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine for more information.

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 at midnight tomorrow (Wednesday 24 April)

enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-s…

We would like to wish a happy #StGeorgesDay to all our staff, patients and members of the public who are celebrating 🌹🦁

It’s #MSAwarenessWeek .

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord.

It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.

Read more. nhs.uk/conditions/mul…

⚠️ If you have had any of the following symptoms in the last 72 hours, please don't attend your appointment or visit our wards:

🤒 Flu or cold like symptoms

🤢 Vomiting or diarrhoea

Thank you for helping us to keep our patients and staff safe 💙

We’d like to wish all our staff, patients and visitors a Happy Passover!

The Jewish Passover, also called Pesach, begins today and commemorates part of the Jewish story, including the enslavement in Egypt, and celebrates moving on to freedom 🔯

Chag pesach sameach 💙

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 Wednesday 24 April.

enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-s…

Ralphie, one of our young patients, spent some quality time with therapy dog Alfie this week 🐕‍🦺😊

Thank you to all the therapy dogs and their owners who volunteer their time to support our patients, and to our voluntary services team for organising these visits 💙

Our digital Patient Hub is now available in more of our services at the Trust

If you have an upcoming appointment, you may be contacted with a link to our Patient Hub so that you can view details online 🖥️

A list of services available can be found here: enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/patie…

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth we want to inform people about some myths and facts of the disease 🗣️

See below for some common bowel cancer truths, including the fact that 9 out of 10 people can be cured if caught early 📅

See below for more guidance: nhs.uk/conditions/bow…

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with #cancer after attending A&E in the East of England (after Jan 2021), we would like you to take part in our #research study East of England Cancer Alliance to improve cancer care. Visit tinyurl.com/2cyuxyhh

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. nhs.uk/conditions/hig…

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Dede 🏆

Dede supported a couple who had previously lost their baby, ensuring she was present at all their appointments 💙

Thanks to East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity for making the DAISY Award possible 🤩

Find out more here: enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visito…

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 by nominating them in this year's staff awards 💙

🕛 Nominations close on Wednesday 24 April.

enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/time-to-s…

⚠️ If you have had any of the following symptoms in the last 72 hours, please don't attend your appointment or visit our wards:

🤒 Flu or cold like symptoms

🤢 Vomiting or diarrhoea

Thank you for helping us to keep our patients and staff safe 💙