New High-Tech Laser at St Albans City Hospital to Transform Ear Surgery for patients in West Herts
Patients across West Hertfordshire suffering from hearing loss and debilitating ear conditions are set to benefit from more precise surgery and faster recovery times, following the arrival of a state-of-the-art KTP laser at St Albans City Hospital. The advanced equipment, costing almost £42,000, was made possible by West Herts Hospitals Charity, which funded 50% of […]
Life-saving heart technology goes live for children and newborns in West Herts
Babies and children across West Hertfordshire are now benefitting from faster, potentially life-saving cardiac diagnostics following the arrival of a state-of-the-art heart ultrasound scanner at Watford General Hospital. The advanced equipment, funded by our Caring for Generations appeal, was introduced to clinical practice on 22 January 2026. While a critical asset for the Neonatal Unit […]
Young patient’s leukaemia battle inspires local community to bring gaming joy to Starfish Ward
Young patients on the Starfish Ward at Watford General Hospital now have access to a state-of-the-art Nintendo Switch OLED Gaming Cart, thanks to a fundraising campaign supported by West Herts Hospitals Charity. The donation was inspired by seven year old Ethan, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukaemia at Watford General Hospital. While receiving shared […]
Watford FC stars deliver ‘Christmas Smiles’ to young patients at Watford General
Players from Watford FC and Watford FC Women made a special surprise appearance at Watford General Hospital on Wednesday 17 December, bringing festive cheer and early Christmas gifts to the Starfish Children’s Ward. Watford Women’s midfielder Anna Filbey joined central defenders Mattie Pollock and Max Alleyne to meet with young patients and their families, offering […]
Over £80,000 raised at 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 30th Anniversary Gala to transform patient care. An incredible £80,000 has been raised for West Herts Hospitals during a fundraising dinner celebrating the charity’s 30th anniversary. The funds, secured for the Caring for Generations Appeal, will support projects to improve environments and diagnostics for patients, from […]
How you can bring Christmas smiles to our patients
We’ve officially launched our ‘Christmas Smiles’ appeal, aimed at bringing festive joy to every patient spending Christmas in West Herts Hospitals. It’s incredibly tough for patients who are away from home and family during the holidays. The aim of this appeal is to ensure every patient feels the magic of Christmas by collecting donations of […]
Spooktacular quiz night raises over £900! 👻
Colleagues, friends, and family gathered for our hospital charity’s Halloween Quiz Night at Holywell Community Centre on Tuesday 28 October. The event was a huge success, bringing together 55 attendees for an evening of ghoulish fun and raising just over £900 for our charity. The evening was filled with fun competition, including a fancy dress contest, […]
New art strategy launches at St Albans City Hospital
Monday 20 October 2025 marked the beginning of a new initiative at West Herts Hospitals: enhancing the hospital environment through the display of carefully curated artworks. The official launch, held at St Albans City Hospital, serves as the kickoff for a major new arts strategy that covers all three Trust sites: St Albans City, Watford […]
West Herts Walkers raise over £7,000 for dementia appeal
The Memory Trail, an 11-mile fundraising trek was completed by 44 walkers on Sunday 5th October. The event, organised by West Herts Hospitals Charity in partnership with the Abbey Line Community Rail Partnership, raised over £7,000 to enhance dementia services at Watford General. The route saw West Herts staff, friends, family and supporters follow the […]
An afternoon of appreciation for our supporters
On Monday 14 July 2025, we hosted a special Thank You Tea at The Grove Hotel in Watford, bringing together colleagues and supporters to thank them for their kindness, generosity, and fundraising efforts. The event, generously funded by The Grove Hotel, was a celebration of the impact of charitable support across West Herts Hospitals. Guests […]