Health

Keir Starmer at PMQs.

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PM fails to commit to Watford General rebuild

Consultant breast surgeon Miss Lee Min Lai and, inset, a Savi Scout

Consultant breast surgeon Miss Lee Min Lai and, inset, a Savi Scout

Surgeon hails 'game-changing' breast cancer tech amid fundraising drive

Barbara Funnell won the outstanding contribution to volunteering award

Barbara Funnell won the outstanding contribution to volunteering award

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Inspirational hospital stars honoured at awards ceremony

Cleaning agency Mitie is under fire after

Cleaning agency Mitie is under fire after

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‘Significant concerns discovered daily’ over West Herts Hospitals cleaning contractor

Former store manager Leila Ruocco and podiatrist Nirasha Fernando.

Former store manager Leila Ruocco and podiatrist Nirasha Fernando.

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Staff raise new business from the ashes of big brand's shock closure

A medical practitioners tribunal will look into allegations against the Watford doctor.

A medical practitioners tribunal will look into allegations against the Watford doctor.

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Watford doctor faces tribunal over 'false evidence' about baby's death

Health care assistants, Evonne Collins (L) and Jayne Apps (R), took blood pressure readings at the stadium

Health care assistants, Evonne Collins (L) and Jayne Apps (R), took blood pressure readings at the stadium

Watford FC team up with NHS to help fans detect hidden high blood pressure

New Hope purchased the life-saving defibrillator with support from the Mayor’s Small Grants Fund

New Hope purchased the life-saving defibrillator with support from the Mayor’s Small Grants Fund

Watford charity buys life-saving defibrillator thanks to grant

Dental practice owner Hayley Hutton (inset) said it was

Dental practice owner Hayley Hutton (inset) said it was

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Frustration over scarcity of NHS dentist contracts in Watford

Watford MP Matt Turmaine with Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP in the House of Commons.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine with Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP in the House of Commons.

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Watford General rebuild in 'full range of options' review category

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Hospital rebuild update 'not expected before autumn budget'

Watford MP Matt Turmaine (centre) was given a tour of Watford General Hospital to see its requirements first-hand, and said he would be feeding back to health secretary Wes Streeting

Watford MP Matt Turmaine (centre) was given a tour of Watford General Hospital to see its requirements first-hand, and said he would be feeding back to health secretary Wes Streeting

Watford General Hospital

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MP given 'warts and all' Watford General tour amid new hospital delays

CQC inspectors visited the care home between May 7 and June 26.

CQC inspectors visited the care home between May 7 and June 26.

Care home 'requires improvement' over two breaches

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward.

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward.

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'Significant progress' as trust cuts hospital waiting lists

The new Covid XEC variant was first detected in Germany back in June and has now been identified in 15 countries around the world.

The new Covid XEC variant was first detected in Germany back in June and has now been identified in 15 countries around the world.

New Covid variant 'taking charge' across the world - symptoms to look out for

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

Not sure if you've got a cold, the flu or maybe Covid? Check expert advice according to Pharmacy2U.

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How to tell if you have Covid, the flu or a common cold according to experts

Flu vaccines will be available again this year

Flu vaccines will be available again this year

When are NHS flu jabs available? See who is eligible and how to book

(L-R) Nigel Mundy, member of the Peace Hospice Appeal and former chairman of the hospice, patron Luther Blissett, and Stewart Marks, chief executive of Rennie Grove Peace

(L-R) Nigel Mundy, member of the Peace Hospice Appeal and former chairman of the hospice, patron Luther Blissett, and Stewart Marks, chief executive of Rennie Grove Peace

Plaque unveiled to honour founders of Watford hospice

Data shows there are fewer available hospital beds across the UK compared to in 2019.

Data shows there are fewer available hospital beds across the UK compared to in 2019.

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Fewer West Herts hospital beds than pre-pandemic amid 'unsustainable pressure'

Watford residents said the town

Watford residents said the town

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Latest look at hospital rebuild site as project stalls

Recognising brilliance. Pictured clockwise from left Shamira Ghouse, the Corporate Nursing Workforce team, the Preceptorship team, Simeon Cruz, and Ela Ab Mumin (centre) with her colleagues.

Recognising brilliance. Pictured clockwise from left Shamira Ghouse, the Corporate Nursing Workforce team, the Preceptorship team, Simeon Cruz, and Ela Ab Mumin (centre) with her colleagues.

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'Bumper crop' of West Herts Trust workers shortlisted for national awards

Emergency services at Watford General Hospital.

Emergency services at Watford General Hospital.

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Blunders revealed in report on Watford General chemical spill

Office for National Statistics data shows 11 suicide deaths were registered in Watford last year – up from one in 2022.

Office for National Statistics data shows 11 suicide deaths were registered in Watford last year – up from one in 2022.

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Number of suicide deaths in Watford rises amid 'shocking' national figures

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

'Breakthrough' test could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less

Reports suggest the government is considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

Reports suggest the government is considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as government considers stricter rules

Brett Ellis believes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is 'unworkable'. Image: PA

Brett Ellis believes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is 'unworkable'. Image: PA

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Stifling choice is worse than smoking

Watford General Hospital.

Watford General Hospital.

Payout decision delayed over girl 'starved of oxygen' during WGH birth

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

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Watford blessed with green space access, study finds

Peter Taylor says it is 'vital' the Government delives the funding for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital

Peter Taylor says it is 'vital' the Government delives the funding for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital

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'A new hospital is needed - not another review'

Watford MP Matt Turmaine, Watford mayor Peter Taylor - Watford General Hospital rebuild artist's impression.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine, Watford mayor Peter Taylor - Watford General Hospital rebuild artist's impression.

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Mayor and MP clash over Watford General rebuild petition

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

The rash, which can develop as part of the virus, changes and goes through different stages

What is Mpox? WHO declares international emergency amid surge in cases

Matt Turmaine says he will press the case for the rebuild of Watford General Hospital when he meets the health secretary

Matt Turmaine says he will press the case for the rebuild of Watford General Hospital when he meets the health secretary

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MP 'infuriated' by delay in Watford General rebuild

Baby William Jones

Baby William Jones

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11-week-old baby becomes UK's youngest on heart transplant list

Watford General Hospital.

Watford General Hospital.

Fixed: Watford General Hospital website down due to 'technical issue'

Hemel Hempstead Market Square.

Hemel Hempstead Market Square.

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NHS trust progresses with plans for health campus at vacant Hemel site

The initiative aims to raise awareness and provide support for those affected by cancer

The initiative aims to raise awareness and provide support for those affected by cancer

Watford residents urged to join Cancer Champions Programme

Harsimeran is unable to have any more children, and her son suffered life-changing injuries.

Harsimeran is unable to have any more children, and her son suffered life-changing injuries.

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Mum speaks out after childbirth injury left her 'completely traumatised'

I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down

I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down

Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours

Doctors are having to treat illnesses that date back to medieval times. Image: PA

Doctors are having to treat illnesses that date back to medieval times. Image: PA

The unwelcome return of medieval 'nasties'

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

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'Crumbling Watford General unsustainable', says trust amid project review

Stuart Blake (left) with his sister Laura.

Stuart Blake (left) with his sister Laura.

Infected Blood Scandal

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Parents' anguish over Herts son killed by infected blood scandal

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

The defibrillator has been placed on Tasty Bean Cafe in Oxhey Park

The defibrillator has been placed on Tasty Bean Cafe in Oxhey Park

Lifesaving device installed at Watford park using grant

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

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Calls for Watford General rebuild money amid 'review' of project

The data was collected through questionnaires sent to patients across England.

The data was collected through questionnaires sent to patients across England.

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GP surgeries rated best and worst for helpful receptionists

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

GPs in England are still dealing with a backlog from the global IT outage on Friday, July 19

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GPs warn there is still 'considerable backlog' to get through after IT outage

A fifth of people struggle to get an NHS dentist appointment

A fifth of people struggle to get an NHS dentist appointment

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A fifth of people struggle to get an NHS dentist appointment

Hospitals and GP surgeries in east and north Herts have been hit by today's global IT outage.

Hospitals and GP surgeries in east and north Herts have been hit by today's global IT outage.

'Majority' of south west Herts GPs hit by global IT outage

The results of this years GP Patient Survey have been revealed.

The results of this years GP Patient Survey have been revealed.

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Watford area's best and worst performing GPs for patient satisfaction

Wes Streeting/how a rebuilt Watford General Hospital could look.

Wes Streeting/how a rebuilt Watford General Hospital could look.

Watford General Hospital

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Council passes motion calling on Labour to confirm hospital rebuild

Matthew Coats: 'We’ve freed up more beds, discharged patients faster, and used technology to help monitor more people from the comfort of their own homes'

Matthew Coats: 'We’ve freed up more beds, discharged patients faster, and used technology to help monitor more people from the comfort of their own homes'

West Herts NHS Trust in top 10 for A&E waiting times

A Meriden resident shared a photo of her garden table covered in dust.

A Meriden resident shared a photo of her garden table covered in dust.

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'Horrendous' waste site dust sparks health fears as 'homes covered'

Trustees, directors and team members from Rennie Grove Peace

Trustees, directors and team members from Rennie Grove Peace

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care celebrates first anniversary since merger