Fantastic Friday Update

A new week sees us spotlighting even more opportunities for community awareness.

Monday 13th is "International Epilepsy Day", a day  which aims to raise awareness of the disease and challenges myths and stigmas surrounding it. You can find more about it here. 

"Random Acts of Kindness day" is celebrated on Thursday 17th February. Click here for ideas on how to celebrate it!

"Care Day 2023" will also be celebrated on the 17th  

Saturday. This is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people who have experience of the care system. You can find out more about their reality here.

#RaceEqualityWeek23 is still in progress, running untill Sunday 12th February. This year’s theme is #ItsEveryonesBusiness. Join us and thousands of other organisations championing diversity and inclusion for these final few days! You can find out more here .

National HIV Testing Week 2023 is on until 12th February as well. Find out more about this campaign here and order your postal test kit now. 

Please note that due to flooding our Community Hub, at 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood is currently closed for repairs. We’re working hard to ensure alternative provision is available for those who need to meet with us as soon as possible but in the meantime please do give us a call at 01727 649930.

Stay safe, warm and have a lovely weekend!

Nicola Oneill

Wellbeing Services Manager

If you or someone you know is in at risk group or having to isolate, and need help or support with shopping, prescription collection, pet sitting, or urgent supplies or tech support, you can contact us.

Email: help@communities1st.org.uk.

Phone: 01727 649930.

Alternatively, if you would like to volunteer yourself to support this service, please contact us or visit our website for further information.

Children Mental Health week (6-12 February). 

1 in 6 children and young people have a diagnosable mental health condition. The week is run by children’s mental

health charity Place2Be and aims to shine a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental

health. This year theme is "Let’s Connect"

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CARE DAY (17th February 2023)

This is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience. This group includes children and young people who are or were cared for by foster carers, or other family members, and those who live in children’s homes.

They deserve to be celebrated, on CARE DAY, and every day.

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Worrying About Money

The rising cost of living is on everyone’s mind right now and is having an impact on most people’s personal finances.

Money worries can also have an impact on our mental health and wellbeing. If you're having to make hard decisions about what you can afford, it's normal to feel stressed or down.

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Online LGBTQ+ Group

Hertfordshire LGBTQ+ Health & Wellbeing CIC and Herts Pride support this new weekly online Zoom meeting group in partnership with Hertfordshire Mind Network. The Zoom meetings will be run by a LGBTQ+ facilitator and hosted by LGBTQ+ Herts Pride and CIC volunteers and allies. These groups will have a mix of wellbeing and social support meetings. 

Thursdays 7pm - 8.30pm

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Coach Education Week (13 - 19 February)

This course aims to support sport and physical activity workforces to be suitably qualified in their quest to lead a more active and healthier country.

Some courses run at cost, but others are FREE of charge.

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Warm Spaces Directory

We all need a little support from time to time and we want to make sure all our residents can stay safe and well this winter. This is why we have launched our Warm Spaces directory where you can find warm and welcoming in locations across Hertfordshire.

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Jog 28 Miles in February Challenge is back. This is a perfect way to support support Pancreatic Cancer UK, while looking after your own health. 

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All carers are entitled to a free flu jab this year

Do you look after a friend or family member who couldn’t manage without your help? You are entitled to a FREE flu vaccine. It’s safe, effective and the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for.

Contact your GP or visit a pharmacy offering the service for your free jab.

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Are you interested in setting up a walking group in your community?

Join a fantastic team of volunteers from all walks of life. Hertfordshire Health Walks are free, friendly and safe, offering free training and support to get you started. No previous experience is required.

Walking groups are a great way to stay fit and healthy, while having fun exploring your local area. If you’re interested, please call 01992 588126 or email

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International Epilepsy Day -13th February 2023

Get your booster before it’s too late

On Sunday 12 February, COVID boosters for 16-49 year olds not in a clinical risk group, and autumn boosters for those aged 50+ will end. So if you are eligible, get your booster before it's too late.

Getting your jabs offers the best protection against serious illness and stops the spread of COVID to others. Get protected and get your jabs by visiting nhs.uk to book online, find a walk-in site near you, or call 119.

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Cleaner/Caretaker

• Hours: 7.5 hours per week 
• Salary: £10,53 per hour
• Location: Phillimore Community Centre, Radlett and Ver House, Frogmore

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Hub Advisor – Information Advice & Guidance Service (HertsHelp)

• Hours: Full time & Part time hours available working a range of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm Monday - Sunday
• Salary: £21,255 to £22,445 FTE per annum (dependent upon transferable experience)
• Location: Stevenage

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Mental Health Outreach Worker 

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday)
• Salary: £23,500 – £24,500 per annum incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW)
• Location: Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre or Hemel Hempstead Wellbeing Centre

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GoVolHerts Marketing Lead

• Hours: 21 hours per week (can be worked flexibly Mon – Fri) - 1 year fixed term contract (extended subject to ongoing funding) 
• Salary: Up to £24,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)
• Location: working from home with flexible hours

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Volunteer Coordinator

• Hours: 18 hours a week
• Salary: £ 27,000 per year - pro rata for 18 hours a week
• Location: Hybrid

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Evidence & Insight Officer

• Hours: Permanent - Full-Time/Part-Time
• Salary: Starting between £30,000 - £34,500 per annum depending on experience
• Location: Flexible

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Campaigns Manager

• Hours: Permanent - Full-Time/Part-Time
• Salary: Starting between £39,000 - £43,000 per annum depending on experience
• Location: Hybrid

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Family Intervention Worker

• Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent (part-time considered)
• Salary: £30,151 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £32,909
• Location: Welwyn, Hatfield & Hertsmere, East Herts & Broxbourne, North Herts & Stevenage, or St Albans and Dacorum

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Casual Finds Liaison Assistant

• Hours: The opportunity is available until the end of March 2023 with the possibility for extension - can be done Full or part time basis 
• Salary: £12 p/h
• Location: Verulamium Museum - St Albans 

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Information & Advice Coordinator

• Hours: 35 hours per week - Fulltime 
• Salary: £25,593 per annum
• Location: Hybrid working - Head Office Hertford and remote working

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