Free Health Walks
Short and sociable walks across Hertfordshire led by friendly volunteers. Find out how to join a weekly Health Walk or become a volunteer, visit: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks or call 01992 555 888. Click for our leaflet. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before walks with suitable shoes and clothing. We recommend you bring a water bottle. Maybe stay for cuppa afterwards!
First steps: Meet up in the Cafe – Wednesdays at 11am (except 8th April)
Address: Mill End Community Centre, Church Lane WD3 8HD
Grade 1-2: Meet outside the Cafe – Tuesdays at 2pm
Address: Cafe in th Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmore Lane WD3 1NB
Grade 4+: Meet at the Tea Shack – Friday 9:30am
Address: Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 9XQ
Grade 4 to 4+: Meet outside the Cafe – Sunday at 2pm (29th March, 26th April)
Address: Cafe in th Park, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmore Lane WD3 1NB
Click for the full timetable of Health Walks in different areas.
Herts Connected replaces OWL messages
A free interactive messaging service from Hertfordshire Constabulary. Residents can receive information and updates about crime in your area, local police events and initiatives.
Visit www.hertsconnected.co.uk to sign up for Herts Connected messages.
And also follow Hertfordshire Constabulary on all social platforms: @hertspolice.
Cyber Crime and Fraud Awareness:
herts.police.uk/cyber-fraud
Report Fraud
Always report scam emails, texts, websites, adverts & phone calls as follows:
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.
- Forward scan texts to 7726 (handy tip: 7726 spells out SPAM on a phone keyboard).
- Report suspicious phone calls: text 7726 with the word ‘Call’, followed by the caller’s telephone number.
- Report fake/scam websites and adverts – visit reportfraud.police.uk.
Let us know if you have incurred financial loss or have been hacked as a result of responding to a scam – call 0330 123 2040 or visit reportfraud.police.uk.
Which
Find out about product reviews, consumer rights and sign-up for free scam alerts newsletter – which.co.uk.
Beacon
Hertfordshire’s Victim Care Cntre supporting victims of all crime in Hertfordshire – hertfordshirebeacon.org.
Cifas
The UK’s Fraud Prevention Community. Offers protection against identity theft – cifas.org.uk/individuals.
HM Land Registry
Sign up to the free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud – gov.uk/guidance/property-alert.
The Electoral Register & the ‘Open Register’
Make sure people cannot buy these lists to obtain your details. Opting out of these lists does not affect your right to vote – gov.uk/electoral-register/opt-out-of-the-open-register.
Telephone Preference Service (TPS)
Your details may be publicly available in various online telephone directories (UK Phone Book, 192, BT Find a person, Yell), even when you are ex-directory! Register for Telephone Preference Service to avoid unsolicited calls: https://www.tpsonline.org.uk/register.
Financial Conduct Authority – FCA
The FCA Warning List shows firms and individuals that are not authorised or registered by the FCA and are operating without permission or running scams – fca.org.uk/scamsmart.
National Cyber Security Centre (a part of GCHQ)
Advice and free tools on how to stay secure online. Visit ncsc.gov.uk.
Get Safe Online
Check a website URL before you visit at getsafeonline.org.
Stop Scams UK
Call 159 – the safest way to contact your bank urgently if you have suspicions and concerns about your bank accounts. Visit stopscamsuk.org.uk.
Pwned
Check if your email has been exposed in a data breach or leaked online. Sign up to be notified: haveibeenpwned.com.
Trading Standards at Citizens Advice
Contact us if you think a business or tradesperson has broken the law or acted unlawfully. Or you need help finding a trusted trader. Call 0808 223 1133 or visit citizensadvice.org.uk.
Golden Memories – Mondays 10:30 to 12pm
Visit the Sensory Room at Watford FC, Vicarage Road Stadium for a weekly look back through the decades using football history and music to evoke personal memories. For people living with dementia and their carers and/or loved ones. Sessions are supported by volunteers, guest speakers, former players, memorabilia, respite for carers/families, monthly excursions, music and dance through the eras and chair-based exercise. In partnership with the Alzeheimer’s Society. Click for case study.
Contact Tablina, Health & Wellbeing Older Adults Project Officer on 07561 290200 or Tablina.Mavlonazarova@watfordfc.com.
Rennie Grove Peace
Call 01923 606030 or email compassion@renniegrovepeace.org for more information.
Express Yourself – last Thursday of every month, 1:30 to 3pm
Oxhey Library, Bridlington Road, South Oxhey WD19 7AG
Enjoy arts and crafts activities and connect with others over a cuppa. Open to anyone who is lonely due to illness or bereavement. Carers and families welcome. No need to book, refreshments available. In partnership with Healthy Hub Three Rivers. Visit our website.
Keep Active – last Monday of every month, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Elvira’s, Henderon Hub, High Street Abbots Langley, WD5 0AT
Join in with our wellbing activities, connect with others and find out what support is available to you. Open to anyone diagnosed with a serious illness, carers and families welcome. Visit our website.
Community Cuppa – every 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30am to 12pm
A place to met others, socialise and build up friendships over a cuppa while living well. Everyone welcome! In partnership with Radfield Home Care and Rennie Grove Peace. Call 01923 624 674 or visit our website.
Address: Stanborough Church, 609 St Albans Road, Watford WD25 9JL.
Memory Support Hertfordshire
Are you living with dementia or worried about memory loss? Visit: www.memorysupportherts.org.uk.
Call 0300 131 3946 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm) or email info@memorysupportherts.org.uk.
Young Onset Dementia Support – tailored support for those under 65 who are living with dementia, including those who also have a learning difficulty and those with rare forms of dementia.
Admiral Nurses – when things get challenging, we work alongside family/carers to give one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions.
Dementia Friendly Communities – working with local organisations, communities and new accreditation scheme to make Hertfordshire a place to live well with dementia.
Radfield Home Care
Our home care services empower people to lead the lives they want in comfort and familiarity in their own home. Personalised award-winning care. Regulated by Care Quality Commission. Call us for a chat 01923 624 674 or visit watford@radfieldhomecare.co.uk.
Visiting care
We can help you with: Personal car, Domestic assistance, Nutrition and hydration, Getting home from hospital, Medical assistance, Overnight carer, Respite care, Companionship and outings.
Live in care
Benefits of live in care: Personalised attention and care, Comfort, familiarity and flexibility, Safety and support, Independence and dignity at home, Cost-effective.
Connected care
Our connected care solutions: OKEachDay – daily check in, Go GPS – location reassurance, Careline – Fall detctor and MiiCare – Home sensors.
Day care
What’s included in day care: Qualitified Care Professionals, Regulated care plan management, Warm shared space with two-course lunch, Individual activities and Personalised care plan.
Attendance Allowance – Grey Matters Consultancy
Extra help when you need it most. We can show you how you might be able to get regular financial assistance to help you remain independent in your own home and make your life easier. We offer a no win no fee service to help you fill in complicated forms. Disability Rights UK Member. Visit our website.
Call us on 07752 086507 or email info@grey-matters-consultancy.com.
For more information and to take a look at the forms yourself, visit: www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance.
