The communications and engagement team publish the latest Trust news and events keeping service users, staff and the public up-to-date and involved. Anyone wanting to contact the team can call (01707) 388148 or email communications@hct.nhs.uk
Join our Health Visitors and clinical leads for SEND at our first early years health conference.
Posted: September 1 2022
Chief Executive, Elliot Howard-Jones, receives an incredibly kind donation from grateful parents.
Posted: May 31 2022
Interim, Elliot Howard-Jones, made permanent CEO of Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
Posted: April 11 2022
Posted: September 14 2021
Our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place at 9am on Thursday 22 July 2021
Posted: June 23 2021
Posted: January 11 2021
Elliot Howard-Jones will join HCT in November as the Trust’s Interim Chief Executive
Posted: August 17 2020
Our next public Board meeting is at 10.15am on Tuesday 4 August
Posted: July 30 2020
Our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place at 11am on Wednesday 22 July
Posted: July 20 2020
Richard Rolt and Sarah Wren join Trust’s Board from 1 April 2020
Posted: March 13 2020
The results of the NHS 2019 Staff Survey have been published today
Posted: February 17 2020
Congratulations to HCT's Therapy Assistant Practitioner Linda Rafferty - finalist Advancing Healthcare Awards UK
Posted: January 30 2020
Lesley-Anne Alexander CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of HCT and will take up her new role from 1 October 2019.
Posted: September 4 2019
Our 2019 Annual General Meeting takes place on Wednesday 19 June 2019
Posted: June 6 2019
In December 2018, Laila Nicholls, aged seven, from Watford in Hertfordshire suffered a paediatric stroke.
Posted: May 21 2019
Despite living with MS for almost 15 years, MS patient Claire does not let the condition dictate her life.
Posted: April 23 2019
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust beats hundreds of entries to be shortlisted for prestigious HSJ patient Safety Awards
Posted: April 10 2019
A popular minor injuries service based in Cheshunt is under new management from Monday 1 April.
Posted: April 1 2019
Two Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust services have been shortlisted as finalists for the prestigious HSJ Value Awards
Posted: March 7 2019
Jamie said: "Set yourself goals and just smash them, it’s great"
Posted: March 1 2019
The results of the NHS 2018 Staff Survey have been published today...
Posted: February 26 2019
29 year old Jamie is making special memories, whilst raising funds and awareness about Heart Failure
Posted: February 21 2019
HCT rated Good by the Care Quality Commission Trust welcomes latest report following inspection in September 2018
Posted: January 24 2019
A visit to the dentist is a necessary chore for most people, but for some the whole experience can be extremely daunting…
Posted: January 3 2019
Healthy Memory Café in Lower Lea Valley offers support over a cuppa for those with memory problems
Posted: November 5 2018
Posted: October 12 2018
The aims of the group were to put mothers in touch with one another, while carrying out low to moderate exercise.
Posted: August 20 2018
Annette Skuse has worked for HCT for many years, and recently she has managed to achieve a high level of archery.
Posted: August 20 2018
In June 2018 HCT held its 7th annual Leading Lights ceremony. It’s a chance for the trust to come together and celebrate…
Posted: August 16 2018
The Quality Account demonstrates continued delivery of quality initiatives and improvements across HCT.
Posted: August 16 2018
Community Health superstars recognised across the county, as NHS turns 70.
Posted: May 10 2018
HCT gave an update on the progress of plans to develop a new Health and Wellbeing Centre on the 19th of April.
Posted: May 8 2018
We are inviting you to ‘ditch the daily commute’ to work locally and improve your work/life balance.
Posted: May 4 2018
Click through for lists of community pharmacy opening hours over the Easter period
Posted: March 29 2018
A helpful factsheet gives full details and explains how to get there
Posted: March 21 2018
HCT has been announced as the new provider for public health nursing in Hertfordshire
Posted: March 14 2018
HCT scored the highest amongst community trusts for the quality of appraisals staff receive
Posted: March 8 2018
A new podcast series focuses on important and hard to talk about areas for young people - sexual health and bullying.
Posted: February 12 2018
The latest edition of Children's Matters magazine is now available as a free download.
Posted: February 8 2018
In March, the special care dental service at St Albans City Hospital moves to Hemel Hempstead.
Posted: February 2 2018
Tricia Wren, Acting Director Nursing and Quality, has been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse (QN).
Posted: January 22 2018
Rak-Su - featuring HCT employee Jamaal - were crowned winners of The X Factor 2017 yesterday evening.
Posted: December 4 2017
Download answers to recent questions from service users, patients, carers and stakeholders.
Posted: November 29 2017
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) and three other local health organisations have won a Hospice UK award.
Posted: November 28 2017
A newly refurbished £6m Hertfordshire health facility now has a name – The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre.
Posted: October 26 2017
You are invited to Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust’s engagement event on Saturday 14th October.
Posted: October 9 2017
The 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held between 1pm to 1.45pm on Thursday 28th September 2017.
Posted: September 7 2017
You’re invited to help choose the name of a newly refurbished £6m health facility in Hemel Hempstead town centre.
Posted: August 1 2017
Two NHS trusts in Hertfordshire have worked together to change the ownership of a hospital ward in Hemel Hempstead.
Posted: July 31 2017
The future is bright for babies in Herts as HCT achieves UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3 accreditation.
Posted: July 13 2017
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award.
Posted: April 19 2017
By the end of 2017, HCT and HPFT will deliver services from this new centre.
Posted: April 7 2017
Herts Uni robot joins forces with HCT to run first UK research for children with Autism to improve long-term outcomes.
Posted: March 31 2017
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) launched a new and innovative health and care service in west Hertfordshire
Posted: March 7 2017
HCT is inviting people to hear more about its plans to change services in west Hertfordshire.
Posted: February 28 2017
Community spirit has helped a Watford supermarket donate bags full of toys for children accessing health services.
Posted: February 2 2017
An innovative NHS service which aims to keep people out of hospital has been shortlisted for a national award.
Posted: January 27 2017
Two new health websites designed to engage and benefit children and young people across Hertfordshire are now live.
Posted: January 18 2017
Emergency accommodation for young people in Hertfordshire has been given a festive cash boost.
Posted: December 19 2016
A wide-ranging plan to improve health and care in Hertfordshire and west Essex has been published.
Posted: December 13 2016
It was a double win for Hertfordshire community NHS staff during a prestigious regional award ceremony.
Posted: December 12 2016
Curtains will open on a unique musical extravaganza to raise awareness of diabetic health care.
Posted: December 7 2016
A new Medical Director has been appointed at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
Posted: November 22 2016
Our latest CQC inspection has rated the Trust as 'Good' moving us out of 'Requires Improvement'
Posted: October 12 2016
Two NHS organisations in Hertfordshire have agreed to work closer together.
Posted: September 29 2016
A respite service for children with complex health needs received a special visit by the local MP.
Posted: September 16 2016
A debut performance from an NHS choir is just the start of celebrations people can expect during an annual meeting.
Posted: September 16 2016
More children than ever before will be eligible for a free nasal flu vaccination across Hertfordshire.
Posted: September 6 2016
Views are sought on proposals for the future of Berkhamsted's Gossoms End Community Hospital.
Posted: August 11 2016
A local NHS chief executive has been appointed a national role helping to shape the future of community health services
Posted: July 29 2016
Funding to improve car parking at PBCH has been given the thumbs up by Hertsmere Borough Council.
Posted: July 19 2016
Community NHS staff came away as finalists of a national recruitment award ceremony.
Posted: July 4 2016
Health visitors are promoting their efforts to achieve UNICEF accreditation for National Breastfeeding Celebration Week
Posted: June 20 2016
Moving towards a paperless health organisation is becoming a reality for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.
Posted: June 17 2016
Plans for community and mental health services in Hemel Hempstead to be unveiled.
Posted: May 24 2016
The Trust has unveiled more about its plans to develop a new state-of-the-art health facility in Harpenden.
Posted: May 9 2016
A ground breaking Hertfordshire partnership has been launched today.
Posted: May 6 2016
Improving care for people towards the end of their life is the aim of a brand new four-person team in Hertfordshire.
Posted: April 25 2016
A successful recruitment campaign has been recognised for a national award.
Posted: April 20 2016
A Hertfordshire scheme which helps keep people out of hospital has won a prestigious award.
Posted: March 18 2016
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has made the top 50 NHS Trusts in a new league table by the Department of Health.
Posted: March 17 2016
Residents in Hertfordshire and West Essex can now nominate outstanding community NHS staff members for a People's Award
Posted: February 29 2016
The number of nurses newly appointed at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has reached double figures in a month.
Posted: February 19 2016
A new career path is leading apprentices into a local NHS Trust for the first time.
Posted: February 12 2016
Neurological services are being improved and modernised by a local healthcare trust.
Posted: February 1 2016
Watford MP, Richard Harrington, visited Avenue Clinic to take a look at how a £250,000 refurbishment is coming along.
Posted: January 26 2016
Aiding rehabilitation for people with neurological impairment was the drive behind a donation worth up to £30,000.
Posted: January 21 2016
A local health trust has revised plans to move services following patient feedback.
Posted: January 12 2016
Watford patients are being invited to have their say about community services proposals
Posted: December 22 2015
The Trust welcomes new guidelines which aim to put the dying person at the heart of decisions about their care.
Posted: December 16 2015
Fireworks won’t be the only thing launching this month as a local health trust celebrates its fifth anniversary.
Posted: October 30 2015
Families are delighted with the extra pair of helping hands in the form of a new specialist health service.
Posted: October 29 2015
A simple spray up each nostril will help thousands of children fight against the flu this winter.
Posted: October 29 2015
Take a bite at improving your oral health by stubbing out the cigarettes next month.
Posted: October 29 2015
A half-marathon runner will keep her friend’s memory alive as she puts her best foot forward.
Posted: October 29 2015
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