Useful Contacts and Links
We know that navigating services in the community can be really difficult, and knowing who to contact and when is especially overwhelming for families and friends. Your first port of call can be contacting our team for help on 01920 465 697 or emailing us at Easthertfordshire@bluebirdcare.co.uk. We will always be happy to help connect you with these vital services on your behalf. Here are some of the contacts that we recommend being aware of in any circumstance. We hope that this helps you.
We support people at every stage of their lives, from health visiting, school nursing and specialist dental or speech services to community nursing rehabilitation and palliative care.
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GP practices are grouping together and working closely in what are called primary care networks (PCNs). Find your GP practice's PCN if you live in east or north Hertfordshire.
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Healthwatch Harrow are your independent champions for making sure that your views on local Health and social care services are heard and fed back to the people who commission services to ensure they improve.
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Hourglass is the only charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people across the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years’ experience and expertise, our mission is to listen, advise and support vulnerable older people and all those affected throughout the UK.
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Age UK Hertfordshire is working to improve later life for thousands of older people in Hertfordshire today and for future generations. We celebrate ageing, we create opportunities for people in later life and we challenge disadvantage and discrimination experienced by our ageing population. Our aim is to set a positive agenda for later life and play a key influencing role in changing the approach of society in Hertfordshire to older people.
Age UK Hertfordshire is one of the largest charities providing services to older people in Hertfordshire and has a high level of recognition among the statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public. Age UK Hertfordshire is a brand partner of Age UK, able to use the Age UK brand in return for working to agreed quality standards.
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We work across Hertfordshire to support positive mental health and wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services from our eight Wellbeing Centres and other venues across the county. Funded locally, our services are available to all residents in Hertfordshire aged 18+ and we offer dedicated services for 5-18 year olds.
Our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
We are a local Mind, affiliated to national Mind, the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. This means we are an independent charity responsible for raising our own funds through contracts, grants and fundraising.
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Our group offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, contact us to find out more.
For information and advice on Parkinson's, or for emotional support, call the Parkinson's UK helpline on 0808 800 0303
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Welcome to our stroke information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge on strokes. Discover insights into causes, symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation, but also what services and support the Stroke Association offers for stroke survivors or anyone involved with stroke.
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain, and how big the damaged area is.
Stroke can be life-changing. It can happen to anyone of any age and affects everyone in different ways.
A stroke is a medical emergency. If you spot the signs of stroke, call 999.
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Supporting older, disabled and neurodiverse people, their families and carers.
Services include money advice, mental health support, transport and day services.
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