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Our Vision and Mission

Our vision

Our vision is that the people of West Hertfordshire live healthier lives.

Our mission

Our mission is to support the strategic priorities of the Trust in providing the best healthcare for its catchment area of 607,000 people from across the region and beyond - raising standards above the level that NHS funding alone allows.

We do this by funding the latest technology, capital and environmental enhancements, staff development, research, and extra comforts that make such a difference to patients, day after day.

The Charity believes that …

Our patients will receive diagnoses, care and treatment using the very best equipment
Our patients will have the best possible experience at all of our Trust’s sites and in the wider community where our Trust operates
Patients approaching the end of their lives should be treated with equal dignity and compassion
Supporting our staff to feel valued helps them deliver excellent care
Volunteers play a central role in supporting patient care
Our hospitals should be dementia friendly
That distraction, through play and companionship, helps patients through difficult times
Donors and fundraisers are central to all we do, and deserve an outstanding experience when engaging with us, so they feel valued. It is also important that they are confident that their contributions are making an impact.

Sustainability

We are keen to support the Trust in its ambition to deliver environmentally sustainable care. To do this, we will ensure that our grant giving process considers environmental impact / benefit alongside other considerations. We will also review the environmental impact of our fundraising and other activities, as well as reviewing the environmental credentials of our own suppliers.