Lister Hospital

15/11/2025

During industrial action, our emergency department (ED) will be prioritising patients that need urgent care

To reduce wait times, please:

Contact NHS 111 first https://111.nhs.uk ☎️

Visit your GP or pharmacy with less serious injuries

Only attend ED in an emergency 🏥

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time

More information can be found here

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

14/11/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day 🌍

This year’s theme is Diabetes in the Workplace, shining a light on the importance of understanding and supporting people living with diabetes in every part of life, including at work.

On behalf of our Children’s Diabetes Team, we also want to share Lyla’s story, recently featured in the national press. Her tragic passing is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for greater awareness and understanding of Type 1 diabetes.

👉 Learn more about World Diabetes Day here: https://worlddiabetesday.org/
👉 Read Lyla’s story here: https://breakthrought1d.org.uk/news/tragic-death-highlights-urgent-need-for-greater-understanding-of-type-1-diabetes/

Together, we can raise awareness, improve understanding, and support those living with diabetes💙

14/11/2025

The resident doctors industrial action began today 🚨

It’s important to still seek medical help if you, or someone you care about, needs it during industrial action.

Please continue to use 999 and our emergency department for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injury. You can also use NHS 111 online and community services, like GPs and pharmacies, which will be open as usual for help and advice 💻 💊

Thank you for your patience and support.

More information can be found here 👉

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

13/11/2025

Contacting our Early Pregnancy Unit 📞

We are aware of an old contact number circulating among some service users for our Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU)

Should you wish to contact our EPU by telephone, please do so by dialling 01438 286190 ✅

The incorrect number in circulation is 01438 284533 – please do not dial this number for EPU ❌

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

13/11/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that, through our partnership with North Herts College, 28 enthusiastic student volunteers have joined our Carer Experience Service.

From day one, they’ve been making a real difference by supporting carers, lending a hand with daily tasks and helping us meet the growing demand across the hospital.

Thanks to their dedication, our clinical teams can spend more time delivering care, while carers receive the support and recognition they truly deserve.

13/11/2025

Upcoming industrial action 🚨

Please be aware of planned industrial action from 14-19 November 📅

Appointments and operations are going ahead as planned - please attend at your scheduled time. unless we contact you.

More info at

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

12/11/2025

You may have seen our East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in the news this week, or heard about us on radio 👀📻

We're proud to be ranked second place across all 121 NHS trusts in England against national cancer targets 📊

Trusts are ranked nationally in order of patients seen within 62 days from their referral to the start of their treatment 🏥

Last month, we welcomed BBC News to Lister to celebrate the work of our colleagues across our trust-wide cancer services teams. We were also able to hear from a Chemotherapy at Home patient about her positive experience of the service! 💙

Visit the BBC website to read more:

Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays.

12/11/2025

Industrial action is taking place from Friday 🚨

Please contact NHS 111 for care advice or visit your local pharmacy first for minor conditions ☎️

More information is available here:

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

11/11/2025

From Friday until Wednesday 19 November, resident doctors will be taking industrial action 🚨

If you have a loved one in hospital, please read our top tips to help them get home as soon as they're better and consider collecting them from hospital if you can:

There are a number of planned days of industrial action which are very likely to have an impact on the services provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS trust at our hospitals

11/11/2025

Today at Lister Hospital we paused for a two‑minute silence to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of those who gave so much.

May we never forget 🌹

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and memory of all those who gave their lives in service.

From the battlefields of the World Wars to more recent conflicts, their legacy lives on in our hearts💙

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌹

05/11/2025

In August, we welcomed a very special group of women back to Lister Hospital 📆

To mark 50 years on since starting their nursing journeys at Lister in 1975, a number of colleagues reunited to celebrate their wonderful milestone together! 💙

From elderly care and orthopaedics to palliative care and transplants, these nurses have dedicated a lifetime to caring for others – with those attending the reunion contributing almost 285 years of collective service to the NHS! 🤗👏

Please join us as we say thank you and congratulations to these wonderful women! ⤵️