Lister Hospital

09/02/2026

Please be aware of a product recall issued by UK Health Security Agency regarding specific alcohol-free cleansing wipes ⤵️

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Midwife and DAISY Award winner, Sophie Dodds!

Sophie has been recognised with a DAISY Award for her exceptional compassion, calm leadership, and thoughtful, person centred care, ensuring a family could have the birth experience they hoped for, safely and confidently.

Nominated by a grateful patient following a challenging first pregnancy, Sophie and fellow midwife Katie Foscoe honoured a detailed birth preferences document that respected the patients wishes and needs.

“Sophie made me feel like everything would be okay and that it was possible to have the birth we wanted. The care provided after the birth was above and beyond what I expected… We would like to thank Sophie and Katie for such a positive, special birth after such a challenging pregnancy.”

Thank you, Sophie, for the exceptional care you provide every day and for the confidence, clarity, and kindness you gave this family at every step.

You can nominate a staff member for a DAISY Award on our website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/daisy-award/

04/02/2026

Please continue to come forward for care if you are not well, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where to access the right treatment

Remember, our online Symptom Checker can also signpost you to the right care from the right place: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

Finally, please remember our Emergency Department is for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries only.

04/02/2026

Until 29 March 2026, patients, staff and the public are being asked to share their views about the proposals to move Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new building on the Watford General Hospital site.

During this time there are public meetings you can join - these might take place in your town or online. You'll be able to find out more, ask questions and share your views.

Dates and registration details are published on the review website https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/get-involved

And please complete the online survey and share your views before 29 March 2026 https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/

Need extra support?

Email: mountvernoncentre.consultation@olovus.co.uk or call 01923 378577

03/02/2026

If you're not well, please continue to come forward for care, but consider calling NHS 111 first if you are unsure where to access the right treatment 📞

Remember, our online Symptom Checker can also signpost you to the right care from the right place: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

Finally, please remember our Emergency Department is for life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries only 🚨

02/02/2026

UPDATE: We're pleased to share this issue has now been resolved. We are sorry for any inconvenience, thank you for your patience during this time.

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.

If you are pregnant and have any concerns and can't get through to our maternity triage, please come straight to triage at the Lister Diamond Jubilee Maternity Unit.

02/02/2026

Did you give birth in January or due to give birth in February 2026?

Take part in the NHS to help us understand what works well and what needs improvement.

We would love to hear your feedback.

Look out for your invitation in the post or by SMS from 20 April 2026.

Find out more: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-maternity-care-you-2026

01/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈 February is LGBT+ History Month and the perfect time to celebrate all our LGBTQ+ colleagues.

We want our LGBTQ+ staff to feel seen and safe when working at our trust, and today we’re highlighting all the amazing work they do for our patients.

30/01/2026

Don't spend this weekend waiting unnecessarily in our A&E department with your teenager!

There may be faster options elsewhere – like our Urgent Treatment Centre – which can treat:

Bites and stings 🦟
Cuts and bruises 🩹
Burns and scalds 🔥
Sprains and dislocations 🦴

Lister: www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/urgent-treatment-centre-lister-hospital
New QEII: www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/urgent-treatment-centre

27/01/2026

Lister Hospital A&E is extremely busy, please think NHS 111 first 🚨

Our staff will be prioritising patients whose conditions are life or limb-threatening, so if you're unsure about whether your injury or illness requires our A&E department, please consider reviewing our online Symptom Checker first: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

27/01/2026

This Holocaust Memorial Day, join us as we remember the lives lost during the Holocaust alongside millions of other people who have endured genocide since.

26/01/2026

Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Romalyn Siu, Clinical Practice Educator, Palliative and End of Life Care!

Roma has been recognised for extraordinary compassion and unwavering follow through at Lister Hospital.

When a family arrived at one of the hardest moments, saying goodbye to their father, Roma was there before anyone expected, bringing calm, clarity and dignity to a room heavy with fear and uncertainty.

She didn’t rush. She pulled up a chair, listened deeply, and explained their father’s condition gently and clearly, helping them understand what to expect. In the family’s words, Roma’s reassurance was “deeply human and sincere”, the kind of compassion you can’t teach.

And then she went further. Roma returned the very next day, unprompted, having remembered the family’s concerns. She took ownership, addressed everything directly and made sure it was resolved promptly and professionally with no delays and no hand offs. That commitment to continuity and advocacy made the family feel heard, supported and safe.

Throughout, Roma cared for the whole family, not just the patient, by creating space to grieve, to ask questions, and to be present together in their father’s final hours. Her presence transformed an overwhelming time into one held with respect, tenderness and steadiness.

“She didn’t rush, she sat with us, listened, and reassured us in a way that was deeply human and sincere. What she did for us will always be remembered.”

Thank you, Roma, for the comfort you bring when families need it most.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate a staff member for a DAISY Award: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/patient-visitors/daisy-award/