Experiences of using online GP services and bookings Survey
Healthwatch Hertfordshire has been commissioned by the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to explore public views and experiences of using online GP services and bookings.
Herts and West Essex Diabetes Support Group webinar – How to look after your eyes if you are diabetic
Retinal screening is a hugely effective way of ensuring any eye problems are discovered early and this webinar explains the impact that diabetes can have on your eyes. Dr Anitha Sethu, clinical lead for the new Diabetes Eye Screening Service for Hertfordshire and west Essex, will discuss the latest advances in screening technology and how it can help detect early signs of eye diseases. Find out more and sign up for the free online webinar, taking place on Wednesday 25 September at 6pm which is part of a series of regular events organised by the support group.
NHS East of England and Marie Curie Survey and Focus Groups – Terminal Illness
NHS East of England and Marie Curie are conducting a survey and hosting one-to-one interviews and focus groups to understand the experiences of people in the East of England.
The Healthwatch Hertfordshire – Blood Pressure Monitoring in Dental Practices Focus Group
The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is undertaking a pilot of implementing blood pressure monitoring in a selection of dental practices and opticians across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The idea is to increase the detection of hypertension by having blood pressure monitoring available in settings other than GPs and pharmacies. We are holding two focus groups with members of the public to explore their thoughts on having blood pressure monitoring available in dental practices and opticians. We want to speak to Hertfordshire Residents over the age of 40 who do not have a diagnosis of hypertension. They will be able to attend focus groups on 13 August and 15 August between 6pm and 8pm. Attendees will receive a £10 voucher for contributing to our research. Sign-up Here Alternatively, residents can contact: E: research@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk | L01707 275978 to register their place.
NCVO Power of Small Survey
Are you working or volunteering at a small voluntary organisation? NCVO would like you to complete the Power Of Small survey by 17 July and have your say on the future of support for small charities Click Here
The County Wide Digital Inclusion Project “Staying Connected” Receives National Lottery Community Fund Grant
We are pleased to announce, Community Action Dacorum has secured a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support our Hertfordshir-wide digital inclusion project, “Staying Connected,” for the next three years. This vital project, began in 2020 and is dedicated to supporting the 10% of people in Hertfordshire who are unable to access the digital world. Staying Connected is a partnership project with Welwyn and Hatfield CVS, Communities 1st, Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts, Watford & Three Rivers Trust and North Herts and Stevenage CVS. Each organisation will continue to use their strengths, local knowledge and networks to find and support those who are digitally isolated. “Staying Connected” is a lifeline for many who find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide. By empowering individuals with the tools and skills they need to navigate the digital world, we are opening up new opportunities for personal and/or
Refugee Week 2024 – Our Home
Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Through a programme of arts, cultural, sports and educational events alongside media and creative campaigns, Refugee Week enables people from different backgrounds to connect beyond labels, as well as encouraging understanding of why people are displaced, and the challenges they face when seeking safety. Read more…
A New Volunteering Journey Begins for Mustafa
It’s an exciting time in our office as we welcome Mustafa into our team as a new volunteer Administrator. Mustafa went through the process of registering online, selecting his attributes, discussing his interests with our Manager Nicola and was quickly place once his DBS check had been received.
He wanted to donate his time and energy to our one of our projects which we greatly appreciated, and we are excited to have him on board. Read more…
Strategies for Recruitment and Management of Volunteers
ou have your idea or causes, now you need people to help put it into action but you haven’t a clue of where to find them or how to approach them to volunteer. Read More…
A New Challenge Awaits Julie After Volunteering
This month, we said goodbye to Julie one of the office volunteer working on the Community Car Scheme Project. For a little over a year, Julie worked in a team of 5 volunteer administrators helping to book car scheme journeys for our customers who find is difficult to use public transport due to medical needs. Read more…