Feeling the effects of Long COVID? There is help available.
For some people who have had Coronavirus (COVID-19), their symptoms can last for a long time after the initial infection has gone.
Advice and Information
Young people aged 12-15 are being encouraged to have a COVID-19 vaccination
The Government are encouraging all 12–15 year olds to have their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Managing your mental health – from lockdown to the easing of restrictions
Even positive change can lead to anxiety, and it can take time to readjust to things we have not done for a while.
New age groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is advising that all 16 and 17 year olds receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Pregnant women encouraged to get the Covid-19 vaccine
In a recent letter to midwives, obstetricians and GPs, Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, Chief Midwife, reminds all healthcare professionals that ‘they have a responsibility to proactively encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated.’
Covid-19 safety measures stay in place at healthcare settings
Official message from NHS England - Anyone using or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and stick to social distancing rules.
Covid-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
The COVID-19 vaccine is our best defence against the virus, alongside effective social distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands. Getting vaccinated means protecting yourself and may also help to protect your family and friends.
Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your COVID-19 vaccination
To ensure you are offered the COVID-19 vaccine, it is very important that you are registered with a GP practice. Not being registered with a GP practice could delay receiving your vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination – Book your appointment if eligible
To ensure that everyone who is most at risk from COVID-19 can get protected as quickly as possible, the NHS is calling those in the first four priority groups to contact and book their vaccine, if they haven’t got an appointment yet.
Hertfordshire Covid-19 Vaccination update
The national vaccination programme is well underway in Hertfordshire and both the Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines are being given to local people.
Temporary change to opening hours for New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre due to COVID-19 pandemic
From today onwards (Monday 11 January), the New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre for minor illnesses and injuries in Welwyn Garden City will close its doors to new patients at 10pm every day. It will reopen at 8am every morning.
HPFT webchat service available from 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday
This live webchat service, which launched in August, has helped over 1,100 people in the first two months, including service users, carers and health and care professionals.