Our work
Find out more about some of the ways in which we are working together for better health and care across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
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Developing a new elective care hub
The local NHS is developing two new operating theatres at St Albans and City Hospital to provide faster access to some routine operations for patients across Hertfordshire and west Essex.
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Bringing health advice to the heart of our communities
If you live in Harlow or Watford, come to our upcoming Health Action Days for free health check and wellbeing activities, entertainment, competitions and refreshments.
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Keeping children safe from disease with vaccinations
Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. Find out what to do if you have missed a vaccine.
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Safeguarding children and adults
Everyone has the right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Find out what to do if you believe that a child or adult could be at risk.
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Working to reduce waiting lists for our patients
New operating theatres and shorter waiting times are on the horizon for patients from Hertfordshire and west Essex, with work in full swing for a new regional treatment facility.
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Making improvements to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Read about the plans to improve SEND services across Hertfordshire which have been announced by Hertfordshire County Council and the NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board.
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Saving lives with targeted lung health checks
Find out why current and ex-smokers in parts of east and north Hertfordshire are being invited to have a free lung health check as part of a national programme
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March 2024 ICS update
News and updates about work across the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) this month.
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Shared Care Record
The Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Care Record ensures that the people caring for you have up-to-date information when they need it.
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Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy
Our Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy service oversees and advises on the use of medicines that are given to patients across Hertfordshire and West Essex. These are medicines that you get through GP services, hospitals, community clinics, community pharmacies and care homes.