Fantastic Friday Update

November provides an opportunity to build our awareness through many key health campaigns, such as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Get some inspirations on how to support this campaign HERE. 
It is also Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and an excellent way to highlight your support for this condition is to sign up to "Walk 30k".

Kindness Day will be celebrated internationally on Sunday 13th November. This date is marked annually and promotes kindness in all its forms across the world. 

Monday 14th begins a week full of important awareness Campaigns including: Anti Bullying Week (14th-21st). You can find help and support Here or you can find out more about this amazing campaign! 

Self Care Week (14th – 20th) resources are available HERE.

This week is also Road Safety Week. Find ideas on how to promote this campaign Here.  

Considering the current Cost-Of-Living crisis, we hope to offer a place of respite and fun for those struggling financially this Autumn and Winter. At our Warmer Hubs you will have the chance to socialise, enjoy free, hot and tasty meals provided by Sangha Community Café, participate in enjoyable crafting activities and much more! In addition to this, you can access guidance, information and helpful resources provided by our knowledgeable 'energy agents' volunteers. Come and find us every Friday afternoon at Organ Hall, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB. See below for more information.

A small request: If you have any 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. There are also links to tips on how to cope with the rising cost of living. 

Stay safe and have a lovely weekend!

Nicola Oneill

Wellbeing Services Manager

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.

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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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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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

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:

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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Are you interested in setting up a walking group in your community?
The Herts Health Walks Team already offers 75 free walks across Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire Health Walks) and would like to be able to offer more.   We are keen to work with people – who currently don’t do any activity but would like to or are returning from illness –  to set up short, sociable walk for beginners. If you would like to discuss how to set up a group, please contact Claire by email or on  01992588126. 

Justice Bus coming to Borehamwood!
The Justice Bus is coming to Borehamwood! Visit the Hertfordshire Law Clinic at Borehamwood Foodbank on Thursday 17th November 10:00-12:30 for free advice on a range of legal issues.

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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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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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Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

• Hours: 20 hours per week 
• Salary:£22,500 per annum 
• Location: Hertford and remote working with regular travel throughout Hertfordshire

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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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