The Healthy Hub
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At the Civic Centre in St Albans, you’ll find lots of advice, information and guidance on offer from all these local organisations. In line with Hertfordshire County Council’s ‘Healthy Hubs’ initiative, all of our partners seek to improve the health and wellbeing of St Albans’ district residents. Please see our current Hub Partners below.
You can read more about the Healthy Hub project here.
If you have some time, please complete the Healthy Hub Customer Feedback survey which can be found here.
Citizens Advice St Albans and District Toggle accordion
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Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
Telephone: 01727 811118 or 0800 144 8848
Herts Help: Community Navigator Toggle accordion
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Herts Help is a free service which can put you in touch with practical help and emotional support in your area. You or your carer may also be eligible for support, discounts or certain benefits which could help with paying the bills. Community Navigation Service empowers individuals to access the different sources of help, advice and support available within the wider community to address the underlying causes that are affecting health and well-being.
Telephone: 0300 123 4044
Email: info@hertshelp.net
Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) Toggle accordion

Email: info@hertsindependentliving.org
Call: 0330 2000 103
Visit: www.hertsindependentliving.org Twitter:HertsindLiving Facebook:HertsindLiving
The Royal British Legion Toggle accordion
The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. We support serving and ex-serving personnel and their families’ all year round and our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over. The welfare services include benefit, debt and money advice; support with housing; finances; health both mental and physical; independent living and employment. Call: 0808 802 8080 Visit: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
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Small Acts of Kindness Toggle accordion
Their aim is that every older person feels warm in their home and connected to their community. They source and distribute practical gifts and information that reduce the negative impact that feeling lonely and isolated can have on older people’s physical and mental wellbeing, sending out over 5,000 Warm in Winter Gift Bags each winter. They are distributed free of charge to older people aged over 55 across Hertfordshire.
Telephone: 01923 372717
Email: info@smallactsofkindness.co.uk
Visit: www.smallactsofkindness.co.uk
Facebook: Small Acts of Kindness Twitter - @smallkindact Instagram - @smallkindact
Thrive Young Person's Clinic Toggle accordion
The service offers confidential afternoon appointments for young people registered with a GP in St Albans or Harpenden where support and advice can be given on any physical, mental or sexual health matter.
The clinic is currently held at Parkbury House Surgery in St Albans on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 - 7pm.
To book an appointment, please contact your own GP and ask to make an afternoon appointment for the young person's clinic.
Autism Hertfordshire Toggle accordion
Autism Hertfordshire offers a variety of support to those living with Autism in Hertfordshire.
Post Diagnostic support – for individuals who have received their diagnosis within the last 12 months. We provide support via up to 8 1:1 sessions where we can support with understanding their diagnosis, completing forms, managing emotions etc. Skills courses and Workshops – we run a range of 6 week Skills courses and individual workshops on topics such as managing anxiety, understanding my autism and tips for managing social exhaustion etc. Steps to Independence, transitions service – we provide for young adults, age 16-25) transitioning into adulthood, and their carers. This service includes Skills courses and Workshops for the young adults on topics such as Friendship skills, building confidence and self-esteem, money management etc. There will also be Parent/Carer support with a range of seminars on various topics. Parent and carer support groups – online sessions where parents/carers can meet and discuss various topics such as understanding autism, understanding the sen process and welfare and benefits. Also an opportunity to meet and chat with parents/carers in a similar situation to yourself. Helpline – A helpline between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, for all information, advice and guidance or general enquiries. Email: enquiries@autismherts.org Helpline: 01727 743246 Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net |
Addiction & Dependency
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Offers free, confidential and non-judgemental treatment services for individuals impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling.
Telephone: 0143 848 7003
Email: hertfordshire@gamcare.org.uk
Visit: GamCare
Hertfordshire County Council Stop Smoking Service Toggle accordion
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Provides free, confidential and non-judgemental advice and support to everyone on stopping smoking.
To book an appointment, please call: 0800 389 3998 or 01442 435 071
Website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/Health-in-Herts/Smoking/Stop-Smoking-Service.aspx
The Living Room Toggle accordion
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The Living Room saves and transforms lives by providing people and their families with the opportunity to attend community-based rehabilitation treatment and support, to help them break free from the generational cycle of addiction.
Please phone for an appointment: 0300 365 0304 (local rate)
Email: enquiries@livingroomherts.org
Website: www.livingroomherts.org
Family & Relationships
Carers in Hertfordshire Toggle accordion
Carers in Hertfordshire provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers - people looking after someone who is elderly, disabled, has a physical or mental illness or who misuses drugs or alcohol. Their service is free and they support carers of all ages - children and adults - if they live, work or care in Hertfordshire. Email: contact@carersinherts.org.uk Call: 01992 586969 Visit: www.carersinherts.org.uk Check our: www.facebook.com/carersinherts and Twitter: @carersinherts |
InspireAll Family Centre Service Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service offers support to families with children 0 - 11 years. The service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and the Family Support Service. Our purpose is to support children and families to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive through 1:1 support and group work for families.
Call: 0300 123 7572
Email: stalbans.fcsenquiries@inspireall.com
Visit: https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stalbansfcs/
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dacorumstalbansfcs
St Albans Women’s Outreach Toggle accordion
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Offers information and advice to men and women who may be struggling to make difficult relationship decisions and support them in making informed choices about their future.
Website: https://sahwr.org.uk/
Walk The Walk Toggle accordion
Walk The Walk is a caring supportive organisation that works with families, young persons and victims of domestic abuse to provide a caring, supportive package of support around your needs, to help you thrive and grow as a family, young person or survivor of domestic abuse.
Please phone for an appointment: 01992 638000
Email info@hertfordshireppp.co.uk
Website: http://www.walkthewalkcic.co.uk
Financial Advice & Employment
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A national charity providing employment opportunities, skills development, training, and health and wellbeing services as well as promoting inclusion and independence for those with disabilities and barriers to work.
Website: https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/
St Albans Community Bank Toggle accordion
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Members are encouraged to save, and these savings provide funds from which loans to members are made. Free life insurance is provided on loans (subject to conditions).
Telephone: 01727 859135
Website: www.stalbanscreditunion.co.uk
Physical premises (when open): 55 Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BN
Getting Active
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Working in partnership with local medical professionals, the Exercise Referral scheme provides discounted gym membership, additional sessions and support for adults with a range of medical conditions. Clients can choose from 1 of 4 Leisure Centres across St Albans. And enjoy 12 weeks of structured support and rehabilitative programming to tend to their specific condition. The program currently tends to fourteen specific mental and physical conditions as diagnosed by the referring medical practitioner. Ask your GP, physio and or chemist for more information. For more information contact: Rowell.gordon@1life.co.uk or sasport@1life.co.uk
Arts on Prescription St Albans provides 9 week courses in different art forms for St Albans District residents experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression or stress. Previous courses have included art, photography, creative writing and drama. Sessions cost £2 or £5 for those in full time employment. Please ask your GP or Support worker for a referral or contact artsonprescription@1life.co.uk for more information.
The Adda Club Toggle accordion
Diabetes and lifestyle coaching for members of the South Asian Community who have Type 2 Diabetes. A 4 week course designed to help you change your mindset and lifestyle in relation to managing diabetes.
Email: info@theaddaclub.co.uk
Visit: theaddaclub.co.uk
Beezee Bodies Toggle accordion
Are you worried about your child's weight?
BeeZee Bodies is a family weight management programme designed to offer practical advice and ideas to families about how to live a healthy life and help control body-weight. The free programme is designed to enhance self-confidence, break habits that can help change behaviours and learn more about physical activity and healthy eating, all in a fun and exciting way.
Phone: 01707 248648
Email: info@beezeebodies.co.uk
Website: https://beezeebodies.com/
Watford FC Shape Up Toggle accordion
The Shape Up Programme educates men to develop a healthy relationship with food and change unhealthy behaviours and habits that cause weight gain. The programme engages men in a fun and effective way and uses group exercise and sport to improve fitness and support weight loss.
Email: Rhys.Ratcliffe@watfordfc.com
Visit: https://www.shapeupherts.com/
Call: 01923 496 391
Housing
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Emmaus offers accommodation, meals, and support for formerly homeless people in return for 40 hours volunteering for our social enterprise.
Email: community.herts@emmaus.org.uk
Call: 01727 817 294
Visit: www.emmaus.org.uk
Mental Health
Harts In Mind Toggle accordion
Harts In Mind offer support via art projects. Free Online Expressive Art Discussion tea & chat Zoom groups and online Art techniques ‘join in and learn’ sessions.
Email to join the Expressive Art Discussion Group starts early February, email to reserve place!
Email: hartsinmind@gmail.com
Visit: www.hartsinmind.co.uk
Call: 07568368191
Mind in Mid Herts Toggle accordion
Mind in Mid Herts works with people to prevent them from developing mental health problems as well as supporting people who recover and prevent relapse.
Mind in Mid Herts can also be contacted at 11 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR or admin@mindinmidherts.org.uk
Website: https://www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/
New Leaf College Toggle accordion
They offer opportunities to learn about wellbeing and recovery by providing unique courses designed to increase knowledge, understanding and skills to equip people with the tools to live a meaningful, productive and fulfilling life.
Call: 01442 864966
Email: info@newleafcollege.co.uk
Visit: www.newleafcollege.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/newleafcollege https://twitter.com/NewLeafCollege https://www.instagram.com/newleafcollege
The OLLIE Foundation Toggle accordion
The OLLIE Foundation provides suicide awareness, intervention and prevention training, plus Mental Health First Aid, Goal setting and IHEART training. OLLIE empowers people (including parents, teachers and professionals) to support young people, ensuring no one feels that suicide is their only option.
Email: contactus@theolliefoundation.org Call 07715 311891 Visit: www.theolliefoundation.org
Facebook @TheOLLIEFoundation Twitter @THE_OLLIE_FOUND Instagram @_the_ollie_foundation
South West Herts Samaritans Toggle accordion
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They're there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
24 hour helpline: 116 123
Visit the branch website: https://www.samaritans.org/branches/watford/
Email: outreach@swhertssamaritans.org.uk or community@swhertssamaritans.org.uk
Youth Talk Toggle accordion
Youth Talk offer a counselling service available to 13–25 year olds who live, work or attend school/college in the District of St Albans (Harpenden, London Colney, Redbourn, St Albans, Sandridge and Wheathampstead). We work on a self-referral only basis.
Email: info@youthtalk.org.uk
Call: 01727 868684
Visit: www.youthtalk.org.uk
Volunteering & New Activities
Age UK Toggle accordion
Age UK Hertfordshire is an independent local charity working to alleviate loneliness and isolation, tackle poverty and build resilience in the community for older people in Hertfordshire who need our help.
Telephone: 0300 345 3446
Email: Info@ageukherts.org.uk
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Communities 1st recruits volunteers to help voluntary and community groups deliver vital services across the District and the wider Hertfordshire community.
Telephone: 020 3559 3559
Email: us@communities1st.org.uk
Website: https://communities1st.org.uk/
Hertfordshire Asian Women’s Association Toggle accordion
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Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and guidance to BME community in St Albans District.
Please call 07401 079970 or 07480 934282 for enquiries and to pre-book an appointment.
Email: hawaherts@gmail.com
Website: http://hawaherts.co.uk/
Oaklands College Toggle accordion
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Initial information and advice on full-time and part-time courses.
Telephone: 01727 737000
Email: info@oaklands.ac.uk
St Albans Old People’s Trust Toggle accordion
The Trust gives free items and services worth £200,000 each year, household items, personal Items, mobility aids, regular cleaning, meals on wheels, care alarm, financial support, small home repairs, boilers, funeral support to people aged over 60.
Telephone: 01727 260 701 or 07541 659 442
Email: grants.admin@staopt.org
Website: www.staopt.org
Redbourn Community Group Toggle accordion
The groups purpose is to provide support to all residents in Redbourn regardless of age or background, to connect the community together and to support community projects. Services include assistance with transport to medical appointments, outings in the minibus, friendly telephone calls, shopping, prescription deliveries and other social activities.
They can be found at Redbourn Village Hall, High Street, Redbourn, AL3 7NQ from 10am-2pm on weekdays.
Telephone: 01582 794550
Email: info@redbourncg.org
Website: www.redbourncg.org
Computer Friendly St Albans Toggle accordion
Computer Friendly St Albans provides free and low cost support and training on Laptops, Android Tablets & Phones and Apple iPads & iPhones at drop in sessions. They also offer courses from beginner to advanced on eBay, Facebook, Family History, Microsoft Office and much more.
Computer Friendly St Albans can be found in the Hub on Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.00pm from the 13th April 2022.
Telephone: 01727 617359
Email: courses@computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk
Website: www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk
Helpful resources
Couch to 5K Toggle accordion
Sign up to the Couch to 5k, a running plan for absolute beginners which will get you gradually working towards running 5k in 9 weeks.
Each week you can download a podcast to help keep you motivated and you can connect with likeminded people on the forums by downloading the app. Sign up here.
Every Mind Matters Toggle accordion
For expert advice and helpful tips regarding your mental health and wellbeing access the website here.
By answering 5 quick questions, you can receive a mind plan specific to your needs that will help tack your anxiety or stress.
Five ways to wellbeing Toggle accordion
These well researched steps encourage you to think about your current mental health and how it can be improved.
For the fives steps click here.
Healthy Food Recipes Toggle accordion
It is important to fuel our bodies with the right food and nutrients as after all you are what you eat.
For healthy and tasty recipes that will fuel your body with the right nutrients click here.
Health & Wellbeing Apps Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire County Council has created a webpage of useful health and wellbeing apps and to help the apps have been grouped into categories to help you find suitable apps for yours needs. All the apps are free to use, although some have in-app purchases.
An extensive list of these apps can be found here.
Healthy Start Food and Vitamin vouchers Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire County Council want to reach 5,000 families who may be missing out on free Healthy Start food and vitamin vouchers.
To be eligible you should be in receipt of certain means-tested benefits. Check your eligibility on www.gov.uk/healthy-start.
For more information call: 0345 607 6823 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk/healthy-start-vouchers/how-to-apply/
Online Portal for Mental Health Services in Hertfordshire Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) provides an online portal for mental health services in Hertfordshire and West Essex and Mid Essex.
To access this portal, please visit here: https://www.hpft-iapt.nhs.uk/
Via this online portal you can:
- Make a referral
- Attend a webinar
- Access self-help resources
- Receive service updates
Playing Out Toggle accordion
Playing Out is a nation-wide concept where residents choose to apply to close their road to traffic to allow the children to come out onto the street and cycle, scoot and play together in the road. It is a great way to build communities, offering neighbours a chance to build support networks and children the opportunity to get fresh air and exercise, as well as learn to play in an unstructured manner with other children of all ages.
To find out more information, click here.
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Herts Help
A little help through the winter period - get information and advice to help you stay healthy and warm during the colder season.
St Albans Warmer Homes
The St Albans Warmer Homes Scheme aims to make it easier for local householders that need it, to access funding to improve the energy efficiency of their home. We do this by accessing Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding from the energy suppliers. Energy suppliers are legally obligated to provide support for people on certain benefits, with health conditions, young children or those in cold homes.
We are working in partnership with YES Energy Solutions Ltd. to make it easier for local households to get the help they need.
You could be eligible for low-cost or free:
- Loft Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- External Wall Insulation
- Underfloor Insulation
- First-time Central Heating
- A+ Rated Boiler Upgrade
Your needs will be assessed and your home will be surveyed to determine what you might be eligible for. We will also explore other sources of funding that may be able to assist you. In some cases, there may be only part-funding available and you will need to make a contribution.
To refer yourself or someone else to the scheme, please contact YES Energy Solutions on:
01422 880100 or projects@yesenergysolutions.co.uk.
Energy Efficiency
We have created an energy efficiency page to provide you with up-to-date advice and information about how to conserve energy and make your home more energy efficient.
Hertfordshire's Moving More Activity Finder Toggle accordion
Hertfordshire's Moving More Activity Finder is where you can find thousands of different opportunities to keep you active... and they are right on your doorstep!
The Moving More Activity Finder has all sorts at your disposal, from one-off sessions and local clubs to community groups.
Following lockdown, looking after our health and wellbeing has become more important than ever and being physically active plays an important role in that! Being active not only allows us to develop and build upon our physical abilities; but it can also introduce us to new people - bringing people together with their community!
The Moving More initiative is for everyone and is powered by Herts Sports & Physical Activity Partnership.
Providers can list their activities and sessions on the Activity Finder as well, you'll find all the details on our website.
Hertfordshire Health Walks Toggle accordion
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with the FREE Hertfordshire Health Walks led by qualified volunteer leaders.
Please follow this link to find the most up to date timetable.
Hertfordshire Heroes Toggle accordion
What is Hertfordshire Heroes?
The Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant Board, promoted locally as Hertfordshire Heroes, works in partnership to deliver the Armed Forces Covenant locally. It brings together business, military organisations, charities, NHS and local authorities in a shared commitment to:
- Ensure that veterans and those in the Armed Forces are not disadvantaged in accessing services
- Ensure that the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces Community are recognised and remembered
- Encourage the integration of service life into civilian life.
Covid-19 resources
COVID 19 Support - Mental Health Organisations across Hertfordshire Toggle accordion
This is an important document that lists the mental health organisations across Hertfordshire.
These organisations are delivering services that can help everyone look after their mental health and wellbeing during the difficult times of the COVID 19 crisis.
It covers support for:
People on the autism spectrum Bereavement Dementia
Carers Drug and Alcohol Services Domestic Abuse
COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Action Plan Toggle accordion
The COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Action Plan sets out an ambitious, cross-government, whole-person approach to promoting positive mental health and supporting people living with mental illness to recover and live well.
While this plan sets out what government will do in the coming year, it is also a call to action for the whole of society, for local communities, families and for individuals, who can take simple steps to look after their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around them – and can reach out for support, including from mental health services when necessary.
The Action Plan can be found here.
COVID 19 Support for Frontline Workers Toggle accordion
Mind in Mid Herts are offering free digital wellbeing support to front line workers.
Mind in Mid Herts see front line workers as those providing services directly to communities; especially support to those that are vulnerable during these uncertain times. Front line workers may include; medical workers, community health and social care workers, first responders, pharmacists, funeral workers and carers (those supporting their loved ones with their health and wellbeing)
Access the support here.
COVID 19 Support - Sexual Health Services Toggle accordion
Due to Covid-19, Sexual Health Herts are offering services in a different way to keep you and staff safe.
They have reduced their face to face appointments to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection but they will be able to triage and consult by phone and, where needed, see urgent, priority or vulnerable clients in person.
COVID 19 Vaccine Information - Community Languages Toggle accordion
NHS England: https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/our-work/covid-19-vaccine-communication-materials/
This video explains how the vaccine is given, and gives clear evidence that the vaccines work and are safe.
The videos have been produced in the following languages:
Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Yoruba