General Health
If you or your family members feel unwell and want to speak with the health care team, please get in touch with your family doctor (GP). Your GP surgery is open from 08:00am to 06:30pm, Monday to Friday. Call 111 services outside of these hours.
Please get in touch with your GP surgery one week before you run out of medication if you have a regular prescription.
- The local pharmacy is available to help with minor illnesses.
- Call 999 in case of emergencies, for example; loss of consciousness, heart attack, seizures, difficulties in breathing, unresponsive child.
Dental
If you or your family require dental care, please contact a member of staff from either the health visiting team at your hotel, Red Cross or your GP Practice, they will complete a referral form on your behalf. You will be contacted shortly by a local dental practice to arrange an appointment, or you can call 111 services.
Regular physical activity is an important way to improve the quality and length of your life. This page will provide you with the necessary information and website links on how you and your family can keep active in Hertfordshire.
Walking
Walking is a great way to explore the area you live in and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. So why not try one of our free guided Hertfordshire Health Walks today.
Parks
Planning a family day out? Our beautiful parks are a great destination for the whole family, there’s something for everyone, whether the parents want a relaxing stroll in nature or the kids want an adventure in our many playgrounds, our parks have it all.
Cycling
What better way to explore Hertfordshire than by bike along one of our many cycling routes, or you may want to join a cycling club and meet like-minded people. Don’t worry if you are new to cycling, as Hertfordshire Cycling provides training courses for all levels.
Hertfordshire Cycling works with schools, clubs, businesses and cyclists of all abilities to promote events and routes around Hertfordshire.
For more information on how to keep active please visit our website here.