Join Our 2027 London Marathon charity team!

Are you interested in running the 2027 London Marathon to raise funds for our hospital charity while conquering one of the world’s most iconic races? Taking on the London Marathon is an incredible experience, and by running for West Herts Hospitals Charity, you can help fund life-saving equipment, improve patient environments, and support NHS staff […]

Community spirit shines at The Three Crowns charity quiz night

An evening of friendly competition at The Three Crowns on Bushey High Street, on Tuesday 12 May 2026 has raised an impressive £650.00 for our Caring for Generations appeal. The popular Bushey pub was filled with high spirits as 17 teams, comprising 69 competitors, gathered to test their knowledge. Amongst the crowd were two teams […]

Mike Irvine Runs for Bunty

Thank you to Mike Irvine, who completed the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12 April 2026 in a moving tribute to his late mother, Bunty Lysbeth Irvine. Bunty was a familiar face at West Herts Hospitals over the years. At 92 years old, she was incredibly resilient, notably surviving COVID-19 while in hospital in April 2020. […]

Watford Legends Unite to Support Maternity Bereavement Care

Watford FC legends and the local community came together to support maternity bereavement services at Watford General Hospital in memory of Hudson Lawson. Local legends gathered to celebrate the success of a raffle organised by Rhiannon Lawson. Rhiannon, whose son Hudson passed away, has focused on fundraising to support families navigating pregnancy and baby loss. […]

West Herts Hospitals staff conquer London Marathon for our charity

Two members of our West Herts Hospitals team have completed a personal journey, transforming from patients in our wards to finishers of the world-famous London Marathon. On Sunday 26 April, Andrea Hone and Joe Barron crossed the finish line in the capital, raising over £7,600 for our charity. Their achievement marks a full-circle moment for […]

From wards to winning lines: Andrea and Joe take on the London Marathon

The pair are swapping their day jobs at West Herts Hospitals for running shoes as they take on the 2026 London Marathon. On Sunday 26 April, Andrea Hone, Carers Lead Nurse and Deputy to Patient Experience Lead Nurse and Joe Barron, Deputy Head of Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response, will be joining thousands of runners on […]

A Cut Above the Rest: One and Half Barbers raise £425

Thank you to One and Half Barbershop, located inside Morrisons Watford, for their charity haircut day on 9 April. The event raised £425 for our charity. The owner, Cosmin Badea, managed the event single-handedly, providing every haircut throughout the day as he only has additional staff on Saturdays. Radiographic Department Assistant Grant Proudfoot (pictured) also […]

Win tickets to Wardley vs. Dubois at Co-op Live!

This is your chance to witness one of the biggest sporting events of the year: an all-British heavyweight title showdown in Manchester. Two of the hardest-hitting heavyweights on the planet, Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, will collide for the WBO World Heavyweight Championship on Saturday 9 May 2026 at the Co-op Live in Manchester. This […]

A sweet success: Kylie bakes 408 cupcakes for charity

We would like to thank our supporter, Kylie Jackson-Moore, who recently baked 408 cupcakes to raise money for patient care at West Herts Hospitals. Kylie donated £476.25 (including Gift Aid) to West Herts Hospitals Charity from her bake sale and also raised funds for local charity Herts Young Homeless. The cupcakes were produced in two […]