We are pleased to announce that Hertsmere's Healthy Hubs have made new services available for the public, including the collection of lateral flow testing kits and sexual health testing kits.
A Healthy Hub is a one-stop-shop providing information, advice, and support to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. The hubs provide free lifestyle support for individuals and their families covering mental health, physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, health MOTs and nutritional advice.
The 1st of December is World AIDS Day 2021, where people unite to fight against this illness and the stigma it carries, as well as celebrating the lives of those who died from HIV related illnesses. This year theme is 'End inequalities. End AIDS'.
We are creating a new virtual Christmas advent calendar! If you would like to get involved in this, just send a video of yourself singing, dancing, reciting a poem or joke, or doing anything festive. Send your entry to CommunityStories@communities1st.org.uk, and you’ll be behind one of our virtual advent calendar windows.
Many Thanks,
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: 020 8207 5115.
Alternatively, if you would like to volunteer yourself to support this service, please contact us or visit our website for further information.
INFORMATION TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS
Help build the new Cottonmill Community Centre
the Cottonmill and Sopwell Hub began campaigning to build the centre in 2018 and contributed residents’ ideas to the design. Three years later the work has begun at the Marlborough green space building an eco-friendly Community Centre whose opening is due in Spring 2022. There is still a lot to do and everyone can help by participating to this Crowfunding campaign. Take part here.
Which Services are Missing in St Albans for Those With a Physical Disability?
The Daylight Club have created a survey to find out what services and social activities are missing in St Albans for people with physical disability. All information will be used for this purpose only. Take part here.
Peace Hospice Care Memorial Service
Peace Hospice Care have organised Lights of Love 2021, a memorial event with readings, carols and a special performance from the Watford and St Albans Rock choir.
- 29 November - 6:30pm - The Watford Colosseum
- To register please call: 01923 330 349 or email: fundraising@peacehospicecare.org.uk.
Here for you
Here For You is a new psychological support service specifically for staff who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector in Essex or Hertfordshire that need someone to talk to. Read more.
New winter health guide now available
Hertfordshire County Council has worked with local NHS to produce a winter health guide which will soon be hitting residents’ doorsteps. It contains important advice on what you can do and who to contact if you feel unwell and information on where to go for the wide variety of support and services on offer in Hertfordshire. Read more.
Seasonal depression
As days get shorter and colder, it can be a struggle to stay positive. The Mind website has self-help strategies you may wish to try. Remember, some things might or might not work for you, so try looking at different approaches.Read more.
Hertfordshire Health Walks
Getting out for even a short walk benefits your physical and mental health. If you would like to join with others, there are walks to suit all levels. Please take a look at your local walk programmes to find a walk that suits you. Read more.
Christmas light Switch-on events
The Christmas light switch-on will take place on Saturday 27th November in:
- Hoddesdon - 5.30pm
- Letchworth - 6pm
- Stevenage - 5.30pm
- Welwyn - 4.30pm - 7.30pm (During the Christmas market)
and on Sunday 28th November in:
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Borehamwood and Elstree - 4.30pm
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Harpenden - 5pm
Healthy Eating this winter
A healthy and easy way to help your immune system to better protect you is paying attention to your diet. Should you fall ill, a nutritious diet can help speed up your recovery. Read more.
To register for any of these events, please use the links below:
Biggleswade
Hoddesdon
St Albans
Borehamwood
VACANCIES
Youth Mentor – Mental Health – BBO Herts Youth Futures
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Salary: £23,700 per year.
- Location: countywide, base to be negotiated.
Peer Mentor Coordinator
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- £22,500 – £24,500 per annum pro rata
- Location: Negotiable, but will need to travel between all 7 centres in Hertfordshire as required.
- Contract length: 1 year fixed term
Head of Resources
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Salary:£45,000 per annum
- Location: Watford, with regular travel to Ware, Bishop’s Stortford, Waltham Cross, Borehamwood, Dacorum & Letchworth
Donor Development Officer
- Hours: Full Time - permanent contract
- Salary: £28,800 - £34,380 per annum
- Location: Flexible
The role will help develop and deliver high-quality appeals and campaigns with a focus on ensuring good levels of supporter stewardship.
Supporter Engagement Assistant
- Hours: Full Time - 6 month fixed-term contract
- Salary: £20,000 - £24,340 per annum
- Location - Flexible
- More Information and apply
Gift Aid Champion
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Hours : 37.5 hrs pw - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
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Salary: £19,880 - £22,615 per annum
- Location: All PHC Shops and Hospice, as required
Outpatient Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Hours : 30 hours per week
- Salary: £36,722 to £42,536 per annum (pro rata to 30 Hours per week)
- Location: Patient Services
HCNS Community Navigators
- Hours: Permanent (subject to future funding)
- Salary: £22,500 per annum
- Location: Stevenage, Cheshunt & Hemel
Working across both hospital and community settings, the Role will help prevent the need for people to be admitted to hospital, reduce over-reliance on GPs and/or home care providers, reduce social isolation and improve health and wellbeing.
Community Dementia Support Worker - East Hertfordshire
- Hours: 26.15 hours per week.
- Salary: £24,375 per year.
- Location: Base is 2 Mead Lane Industrial Estate, Merchant Drive, Hertford, SG13 7BH. However, majority of time will be community based.