News and reports

Communities with the greatest health challenges across the region are set to benefit from government funding awarded to run applied research projects, which can transform the lives of millions of people managing health issues.

Read more about our AGM where the members approve the accounts and elect the trustees new to the Board, or conduct a re-election where a member’s term has reached three years.

We helped Hertfordshire County Council find out what people using supported living services wanted, so that their needs could be better met by providers. Read our report to hear what they had to say and how their voices influenced future guidelines.

The Mount Vernon Cancer Centre provides outpatient chemotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and haematology as well as radiotherapy.

Our Annual Report looks back at what Healthwatch Hertfordshire has achieved over the past year. 2018 was the 70th anniversary of the NHS – marked by celebratory events, speeches and more importantly a boost to funding.

Throughout April and May, Drug and Alcohol commissioners asked Viewpoint to be involved in the commissioning of a new housing service for homeless people with addiction issues.

Who can believe it’s that time of year again? Volunteers’ Week 1st-7th June was last week, which meant it was time for us to hold our annual Volunteer Celebration Event.

A formal public consultation has been launched on a proposal to move the services of Moorfields Eye Hospital in City Road, London to a new centre in King’s Cross.

Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

A free life-saving App called “Stay Alive” which is packed with really useful features to help people stay mentally well has been launched in Hertfordshire.