News and reports

On the 20th September Jane and Alice attended a really positive #TeamHerts Volunteers’ Event at Ware Priory.

Read more about our AGM where the members approve the accounts and elect the trustees new to the Board, or conduct a re-election where a member’s term has reached three years.

The report from our visits to Accident and Emergency, Minor Injuries, wards and Outpatients at St Albans City and Watford Hospitals using our legal power to Enter and View.

Hertfordshire County Council have asked us to let you know about a current consultation: The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2018.

The East of England Ambulance has been awarded a caretaker contract to provide non-emergency patient transport in Bedfordshire, Luton and Hertfordshire.

Find out what our volunteers reported when they visited four sites in Hertfordshire this year to assess non-clinical services on behalf of Healthwatch Hertfordshire.

September 13th is World Sepsis Day. Often known as severe blood poisoning, sepsis can affect the whole body, and is the leading cause of death from infection.

Anxious families now faced with the cold reality of losing the Children’s Disability Unit they rely on.

There’s not long left until this important consultation closes! Although there has been a good response rate so far, there are still many of you who haven’t shared your views yet.

Read more about our September 2017 Board meeting in public.

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

Our first Volunteer Induction Session, following the recent launch of some exciting new volunteer roles, took place on 18th July at the Focolare Centre in Welwyn Garden City.