Fantastic Friday Update

This weekend many people will be celebrating bonfire night! Remember to only buy fireworks which carry the CE or UKCA marks, keep them in a closed box, and read and follow the instructions on each firework carefully. You can find more firework safety guidance here

 

November is a month of awareness for many key health campaigns, like Movember. You can find ideas on how to support this campaign Here
It is also Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, please visit the Mental Health Foundation for ways you can get involved and find support.

 

It’s Talk Money Week (7-11 November), and this year it’s more important than ever to build money conversations with trusted people into our everyday lives to help build financial wellbeing confidence and resilience to face whatever the future may hold.


Today, our Warmer Hubs project starts. Considering the current Cost-Of-Living crisis, it is our hope that these hubs will become a place of respite for those struggling financially this Autumn and Winter. At these sessions, you will have the chance to socialise, enjoy free hot meals provided by Sangha Community Café, participate in enjoyable crafting activities and much more. In addition to this, you can access guidance, information and signposting to helpful resources from our knowledgeable volunteers who will act as 'energy agents'. Come and find us every Friday afternoon from the 4th of November at Organ Hall, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB. See below more information.

 

A small request: If you have any old unused tech devices you'd be happy to donate to our Digital Inclusion Project, please give us a call on 01727 649970 so we can discuss how to get them to us. See more information below. 

 

Here you can find our calendar listing all of our upcoming workshops and events with further links to tips on how to deal with the rising cost of living. 

 

Stay safe and have a lovely weekend!

 

Nicola Oneill

Wellbeing Services Manager

COMMUNITIES 1ST INFORMATION AND SUPPORT 

If you're in an 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.

HEALTHY HUBS

On the 7th November you will find the Healthy Hub staff at the Borehamwood Foodbank (1pm - 3.30pm) while on Tuesday they will be at the Peace Hospice Care Support Hub at the Radlett Library (10am - 12pm).

Every Thursday (1pm -3pm) the Community Hub hosts a drop in session with SAHWR Outreach where you can receive confidential information, advice and support around any options against domestic abuse.    

Our amazing Healthy Hub staff are always happy to meet you daily at the Community Hub, at 5 Leeming Road, Borehamwood WD6 4EB! We're there every weekday to help you! 

INFORMATION TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS

Warm Spaces directory now live
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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Free service to help young people manage their worries
Hertfordshire Mind Network have launched a free digital service for Hertfordshire’s 5-18 year olds, who are experiencing emotional health problems (and their parents/carers). With YOUth offers instant online messaging and a helpline. The service is open Monday – Friday from 2pm – 10pm and creates a safe, supported space for children and young people to get the help that they need, at the earliest opportunity.

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The Borehamwood Job Club

A new Job club has been created open to everyone. There is no need to be unemployed or claiming any benefits.

 

Every Wednesday & Thursday 1pm - 4pm 

Diabetes Awareness training
This one hour awareness session on Zoom aims to impart knowledge and understanding of diabetes. The session will give an understanding of the signs and symptoms and risk factors of Type 1 and 2 diabetes. It will provide participants with preventive measures they can take and talk about the corelation between food and diabetes.

14th November 2022 - 11am - 12pm

Register here

Take Part in Open Door's Sleepout  

Will you brave the cold to help the homeless?
This year, the Sleepout is back at Oaklands College. With your help, the charity can make a real difference to vulnerable people across Hertfordshire this winter.

 

11th November 2022 (9pm - 7am)

Read more or sign up.

Get a free pair of slippers!
Slipper swap socials are back to help prevent slips, trips and falls by offering residents the chance to swap their old slippers for new non-slip ones.

You can also speak to friendly professionals about how to manage the cost of living, remain independent at home and take part in community activities.

 

Upcoming events:

Hertford Library – Thursday 10 November
North Watford Library – Wednesday 16 November
Hitchin Library – Tuesday 29 November
Tring Library – Tuesday 6 December
Oxhey Library (South Oxhey) – Thursday 15 December

 

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JustTalk Ambassadors - are, or do you know, an 13–18-year-old who is passionate about mental health? Hertfordshire young people can now sign up to become Just Talk Ambassadors - positive role models who encourage others to speak more openly about their mental health.

Ambassadors have the opportunity to help shape the design of Just Talk's upcoming campaigns, as well as promote good mental health messages in their communities.

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Be Scam Aware 

The number of scams reported to the Citizens Advice network has increased sharply in 2021, with a 123% increase when comparing the first five months of the year with the same period in 2020.  This online session will help you recognise scams, common scams circulating at the moment, encourage people to report scams, information about the steps to take if you fall victim to a scam and support available. 

17th November 2022 - 2pm - 3pm
Register Here 

Remember to apply for your Healthy Start card

NHS Healthy Start provides families with fruit, vegetables and milk worth £220 a year, plus free vitamins to help pregnant and breastfeeding women and growing children.

If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old, and you receive certain benefits, you could be entitled to a Healthy Start prepaid card worth £4.25 per week, to spend on healthy food and milk.

    

Previous voucher recipients must re-apply to continue getting help.

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New Bowls Project FREE for all residents!

Back2Bowls is a new Bowls project starting in Aberford Community Centre this month. Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments provided as well as other activities for residents to get involved in.

 

Every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm.

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VACANCIES

Business Support Officer

  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary:£25,419 with opportunity to progress to maximum of £28,226
  • Location: Farnham House, Stevenage

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Residential Child Care Worker

  • Hours: 37 hours per week - Permanent
  • Starting Salary £21,695 per annum plus 6% market enhancement, with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £24,920 per annum plus 6% market enhancement or Starting
  • Location: Hertford, Watford, Baldock, Stevenage and Welwyn

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Befriending Scheme Coordinator

  • Hours: 35 hours per week 
  • Salary:£20,000 per annum 
  • Location: St Albans and Hertsmere Locality

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CYP Training & Workshop Coordinator (Spot the Signs and Emotional Wellbeing)

  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary : £24,000 – £26,780 per annum
  • Location: To be negotiated (expectation of working in our Centres across Hertfordshire and from home)

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Community Outreach Worker 

  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £23,000 – £24,000 per annum
  • Location: Countywide

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