West Herts Hospitals Charity

04/11/2026

🎃🏍️ A huge thank you to dacorummotorcycleriders, who rode into Watford General Hospital on 31 October in spooky costumes, bringing with them a fantastic collection of goodies and toys for our patients. Their generosity will help bring joy to patients and staff across our sites.

The group raised an incredible £616.84 to support patients and families across West Herts Hospitals.

Thank you to everyone involved, including The Hop tap, Groszek Watford, Groszek Hemel and City Display Ltd, for helping make this possible. 🧡

05/10/2026

Join Chief Nurse Kelly McGovern and Deputy Chief Nurse Melanie Chambers for the Big Little Moments Appeal Walk! 👟

On Sunday 18 October 2026, we are hosting a 9.5-mile walk along the Grand Union Canal from Watford General Hospital to Hemel Hempstead Hospital to raise vital funds for children's services at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Event Details:
• Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 (Departures from 8:00 AM)
• Entry: £10 adults | £5 children (10–17) | Group discounts available
• Fundraising Target: £100 per walker
• Highlights: Scenic route, option for led groups, and a commemorative medal at the finish line!

Help us fund essential equipment and create brighter, child-friendly spaces in our hospitals.

🔗 Click here to sign up and secure your place:
https://whhc.org.uk/upcoming-events/the-big-little-trail

01/10/2026

Did you know that October is Free Wills Month? Writing a will can feel like a daunting task, but we are here to support you every step of the way.

We have partnered with Farewill and the National Free Wills Network to offer two easy options:

Online or over the phone: Farewill provides simple, guided support to complete your will online or by telephone.

In person: If you prefer a face-to-face consultation, register via the National Free Wills Network to be connected with local solicitors who will write your will free of charge.

While there is no obligation to do so, please consider leaving a gift to your local NHS hospitals in your will. A gift of any size makes an extraordinary difference to patients and their families, helping to build a healthier community for everyone.

Ready to get started? Click the link below to write your free will, leave a forever thank you to the NHS, and discover the difference your legacy could make:

https://whhc.org.uk/get-involved/gifts-in-wills

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30/09/2026

Over £3,000 raised! 🎉
Our annual Macmillan Cake Sale has officially broken last year’s record thanks to our amazing community of supporters! 🧁✨

Huge congratulations to the event organiser Hayley Breed, Matron for Learning Disability and Autism, who was awarded Fundraiser of the Year at the Stars of Herts Awards staff awards on the same day! 🏆

Thank you to all our fantastic volunteers, as well as the wonderful bakers who donated treats, including .

A special shout-out to our guests of honour , our local police officers, and our awesome ambassador , who popped in to help serve treats!

Win a signed Watford FC shirt! ⚽
Want to win a shirt signed by the whole squad? Raffle tickets are just £1!
Email [email protected] by 31 October to enter!

Watford FC CSE Trust Watford FC Women

21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported this event so generously ❤️

17/09/2026

Young patients visiting St Albans City Hospital now have a dedicated space to play following the official opening of our brand-new children’s sensory equipment in the Outpatients Department! 💙

We were delighted to host a special event to celebrate, and unveiled a dedicated plaque to recognise the generous community members who made this project possible. ✨

Clinical teams witness first-hand how much this sensory equipment helps put families at ease during their visits.

This project was brought to life through a fantastic partnership with The Rotary Clubs of St Albans. A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the St Albans Rotary Swimathon at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, which raised an incredible £7,200 towards the play space. Special mention to our very own hospital staff members, Tiziano Cuoco and Rungnapha Larkamphee, who swam to help reach this goal!

While NHS funding covers essential healthcare, it is your charitable support that allows us to fund these enhancements, creating a comforting environment for local families when they need it most.

Thank you to everyone involved for bringing this project to life! 👏

13/09/2026

Who are you walking for?

Take big steps for our littlest patients on our Big Little Trail!

Join us for a scenic walk along the Grand Union Canal to support our paediatric services here at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust🩵

📍Watford General Hospital to Hemel Hempstead Hospital
📆 Sunday 18th October 2026

Bring your friends, bring your family, but most of all bring hope ✨🩵

🔗Get you tickets NOW at: https://whhc.org.uk/upcoming-events/the-big-little-trail

Thank you to Canal & River Trust for hosting this event!

Let's do this for them. Together. 🤝

11/09/2026

Would you like some help writing your Will?

As we come to the end of , we hope that we've shown that a gift in your Will can have a massive impact on patients and their families across our hospitals, creating a happier and healthier community!

✨These services are completely FREE and there is no expectation to leave a gift to the charity.✨

Let us help you💙

We have partnered with two organisations to support you in writing your will:
--> Farewill: a service that can help you write your will online or over the phone.
🔗Website: https://farewill.com/whhc-gifts-in-wills
📞Call: 0203 318 4279
-->The Free Wills Network: brings together solicitors in your local area who would like to support you in writing your will.
1. Complete the self referral form: www.myfreewillsportal.org/westhertshospitalscharity
2. Be provided with a list of suitable solicitors who are partners in the Network who can support you for FREE!

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex Murray, our Senior Fundraising Officer:
📩Email: westherts.hospitalscharity@ nhs.net
📞Call: 01923 436182

09/09/2026

Gifts in Wills are transformational for us as a charity.

They allow us to fund projects that go far beyond what the NHS can provide. These have included:

🩻💪An Interventional Radiology suite: ensuring faster treatment, reduced risk of infection, earlier discharge and quicker recovery compared to traditional techniques.

✨🌈 Sensory equipment in our hospitals’ Outpatients department: creating a more welcoming and supportive environment for children and their families.

💙🫶Individual donations: given to specific wards and departments, thanking them for their care and allowing them to purchase items that they need.

For this year’s , consider leaving a gift to West Herts Hospitals Charity so that we can continue to make a difference to patients and their families in the most challenging of times.💙