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Council confirms first monkeypox case in Hertfordshire

A case of monkeypox has been identified in Hertfordshire, the county council has said (File picture)

Hertfordshire County Council

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A case of the monkeypox virus has been identified in Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire County Council has said.
Rainbow Run for the East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity

NHS

Sign up to Rainbow Run in aid of our hospitals

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File photo dated 29/10/21 of a care home resident holding hands with her daughter. One in four peopl

Hertsmere dementia campaign relaunched for action week

Dan Mountney

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Ryan Lawmon from Stevenage after colostomy surgery

Lister Hospital

World IBD Day: Crohn's disease sufferer speaks out

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The team at Bluebird Care Welwyn & Hatfield.

Regional award for Welwyn Hatfield care provider

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This Dementia Action Week, if there is someone you know with the illness, taking care of them can be challenging. 

Health Care

Dementia Action Week: 5 things not to do around someone with the illness

Gopika Madhu

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The activities for this week include a health walk, drop in restaurants to make new friends over a meal, and so much more. 

Health Care

Take part in dementia friendly activities in Welwyn Hatfield for...

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The Mental Health Foundation is focusing on loneliness for Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Week: Get involved and share your stories

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life expectancy figures

Figures reveal lower life expectancy in deprived areas of Welwyn Hatfield

Dan Mountney

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The Queensway Health Clinic in Hatfield.

Coronavirus

Welwyn Hatfield COVID-19 vaccination sessions for children

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Why not join the Welwyn/Hatfield Plant Swap group on Facebook?

New Welwyn Hatfield Facebook group encourages gardeners to swap their...

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Danielle Chivonne, a 36-year-old mother of two who was training to be a midwife is now paralysed.

Health Care

Welwyn Garden City mum reveals the failings of adult disability care and...

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Oak Processionary Moths

Public warned of health risk after hazardous caterpillars found

Dan Mountney

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A Dagenham girl, 16, was found guilty of criminal damage and theft at a T.K. Maxx store Picture: Cla

TK Maxx and Home Sense recall products after safety concerns

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File photo dated 03/10/14 of an NHS hospital ward. A lack of exposure to a common virus during Covid

Why are child hepatitis cases rising in the UK?

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Outside Lister Hospital in Stevenage

Lister Hospital

Staff shortages affecting maternity services at Stevenage's Lister Hospital

Louise McEvoy

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. Working with Jubilee House Care Trust, Yasmin wanted to show her support.

Charity Fundraiser

Support workers skydive for children and adults with learning difficulties

Gopika Madhu

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Reducing the amount of meat in your diet is one way to contribute to sustainable living.

Environment News

Earth Day: 7 meat-free options to consider in and around Welwyn Hatfield

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DAISY awards

Awards launched to thank nurses, midwives and clinical staff

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Circle Health Group Ukraine Supplies

Support Ukraine

Former refugee collecting and distributing medical supplies to support...

Dan Mountney

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If you are feeling lethargic, find stairs and normal household tasks more difficult, ‘Easy Exercising’ is for you.

Fitness

'Easy Exercising' is here to help seniors get moving again

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Richard Cousens

Ex-aircraft press shop worker launches asbestos appeal after terminal...

Dan Mountney

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Shape Up Together is a free weight management programme for adults.

Fitness

Free weight management classes 'Shape Up Together' is back this spring

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The French Horn Lane team of litter pickers.

Volunteers spruce up Hatfield for the spring

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Dr Daria Bonanno, who developed the Macmillan psychology service

Macmillan expands mental health lifeline for Herts cancer patients

Louise McEvoy

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There is help out there for people with dementia.

All aboard the Dementia Bus in Welwyn Garden City

Matt Adams

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak.

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Johnson, Javid and Sunak visit Welwyn Garden City's New QEII Hospital

Laura Bill

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A pedestrian wearing a face mask in Norwich amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Denise Bradley

Coronavirus

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

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Pretty Muddy participants

Charity Fundraiser

Sign up for Welwyn Hatfield's Race for Life events during Easter sale

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The animated version of Maria Pycio, who lives in Hatfield.

Hatfield woman gets animated for BSL school

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