This website has ideas to help you stay happy, safe and well in your own home. With the right connections in place, it’s much easier to live life to the full. Your Connected Life is all about building a network around you to make your life easier and more enjoyable.
This website has ideas to help you stay happy, safe and well in your own home. With the right connections in place, it’s much easier to live life to the full. Your Connected Life is all about building a network around you to make your life easier and more enjoyable.
Managing your money You or your carer may be eligible for support, discounts or certain benefits. Our trusted Money advice tool has online, chat line and printable help on benefits, debt, care costs, housing, bereavement, young people and retirement Call 03444 111 444 for advice on money, benefits and information about legal advice from Hertfordshire’s Citizens Advice services Cost of living help Find advice and practical help with energy costs, food, health costs, managing finances and making savings Planning ahead It’s a good idea to get advice about planning for the future. This includes: Making a Will Make sure your money, property and possessions are passed on to the people you care about, by making a will. Power of Attorney Set up arrangements for someone else to act on your behalf if you become ill or unable to make decisions. Have a Carer’s In Case of Emergency plan Get your Carer's In Case of Emergency plan in place if you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help. Get a free LifeBook to note important and useful information about your life to help you and your family. Be aware of scams Watch out for scams and rogue traders. If you’re concerned, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. AgeUK has good Scams advice – How to spot and avoid scams | Age UK You can also get advice on scams and frauds by phone, email or online chat Citizens Advice Support for carers Carers in Hertfordshire provide advice, information and support to unpaid carers. If family, friends or neighbours give you support you couldn’t manage without, they can get help too by calling 01992 586 969. Find out more about support for carers at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/carers
Managing your money You or your carer may be eligible for support, discounts or certain benefits. Our trusted Money advice tool has online, chat line and printable help on benefits, debt, care costs, housing, bereavement, young people and retirement Call 03444 111 444 for advice on money, benefits and information about legal advice from Hertfordshire’s Citizens Advice services Cost of living help Find advice and practical help with energy costs, food, health costs, managing finances and making savings Planning ahead It’s a good idea to get advice about planning for the future. This includes: Making a Will Make sure your money, property and possessions are passed on to the people you care about, by making a will. Power of Attorney Set up arrangements for someone else to act on your behalf if you become ill or unable to make decisions. Have a Carer’s In Case of Emergency plan Get your Carer's In Case of Emergency plan in place if you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your help. Get a free LifeBook to note important and useful information about your life to help you and your family. Be aware of scams Watch out for scams and rogue traders. If you’re concerned, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. AgeUK has good Scams advice – How to spot and avoid scams | Age UK You can also get advice on scams and frauds by phone, email or online chat Citizens Advice Support for carers Carers in Hertfordshire provide advice, information and support to unpaid carers. If family, friends or neighbours give you support you couldn’t manage without, they can get help too by calling 01992 586 969. Find out more about support for carers at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/carers
Looking after your Wellbeing If things are difficult emotionally right now, you're not alone. Talk to your GP or call 02037 273600 to find Services for Adults | Hertfordshire Mind Network Learn self-management strategies to support your personal recovery with free courses about mental health, wellbeing and recovery Keep warm or cool Being cold or too hot is bad for your health and wellbeing. Stay cosy with layers of clothing and blankets and warm food and drinks. Move around to warm up. For help with heating call 0300 345 3446. Find tips to stay cool in the heatwave-plan Warm or cool spaces Visit a local welcoming space to make friends, have a hot or cool drink and join in an activity if you wish. Call 0300 123 4044. Looking after your health Local pharmacists can advise on minor health concerns, medication queries and when you should see your GP. It’s important to attend medical appointments and get your free covid vaccine, and flu jab if you're eligible. Speak to your doctor, local pharmacy or call 111 Visit Live Well - NHS for useful health tips. Help with your health if you have a learning disability Free health and wellbeing support Support with your health, weight, quitting smoking, your mental wellbeing and much more at your local healthy hub Find support and activities to help you stay healthy and well in the Healthy living | Hertfordshire Directory Avoiding a fall There are things you can do to avoid a fall and make your home more safe at AgeUK avoiding a fall or call 0800 678 1602. Eating well Information about How to eat a balanced diet - NHS, including advice about vegetarian and vegan diets. You can have your groceries delivered. Learn how to shop online safely | Age UK If affording food is difficult, visit your local Community Supermarket for low-cost, nutritious groceries. Get meals delivered to your home from Meals on wheels They can also do welfare checks and medication reminders. Call 0330 2000 103. Find kitchen equipment, aids and gadgets to help you to eat at Living Made Easy - Home Understand and manage your health through reading Free to borrow books recommended by health professionals on topics such as mental health and dementia could help you. Find out more at Reading Well Books on Prescription
Looking after your Wellbeing If things are difficult emotionally right now, you're not alone. Talk to your GP or call 02037 273600 to find Services for Adults | Hertfordshire Mind Network Learn self-management strategies to support your personal recovery with free courses about mental health, wellbeing and recovery Keep warm or cool Being cold or too hot is bad for your health and wellbeing. Stay cosy with layers of clothing and blankets and warm food and drinks. Move around to warm up. For help with heating call 0300 345 3446. Find tips to stay cool in the heatwave-plan Warm or cool spaces Visit a local welcoming space to make friends, have a hot or cool drink and join in an activity if you wish. Call 0300 123 4044. Looking after your health Local pharmacists can advise on minor health concerns, medication queries and when you should see your GP. It’s important to attend medical appointments and get your free covid vaccine, and flu jab if you're eligible. Speak to your doctor, local pharmacy or call 111 Visit Live Well - NHS for useful health tips. Help with your health if you have a learning disability Free health and wellbeing support Support with your health, weight, quitting smoking, your mental wellbeing and much more at your local healthy hub Find support and activities to help you stay healthy and well in the Healthy living | Hertfordshire Directory Avoiding a fall There are things you can do to avoid a fall and make your home more safe at AgeUK avoiding a fall or call 0800 678 1602. Eating well Information about How to eat a balanced diet - NHS, including advice about vegetarian and vegan diets. You can have your groceries delivered. Learn how to shop online safely | Age UK If affording food is difficult, visit your local Community Supermarket for low-cost, nutritious groceries. Get meals delivered to your home from Meals on wheels They can also do welfare checks and medication reminders. Call 0330 2000 103. Find kitchen equipment, aids and gadgets to help you to eat at Living Made Easy - Home Understand and manage your health through reading Free to borrow books recommended by health professionals on topics such as mental health and dementia could help you. Find out more at Reading Well Books on Prescription
Having a pet can help you to be more active and can be a great comfort. The Cinnamon Trust charity provides practical help for pet owners facing difficulties with any aspect of day-to-day care. Visit the Cinnamon Trust website or Call 01736 757900. You could also connect to a local volunteer dog walker or pet sitter email help@communities1st.org.uk or call 01727 649980.
Having a pet can help you to be more active and can be a great comfort. The Cinnamon Trust charity provides practical help for pet owners facing difficulties with any aspect of day-to-day care. Visit the Cinnamon Trust website or Call 01736 757900. You could also connect to a local volunteer dog walker or pet sitter email help@communities1st.org.uk or call 01727 649980.
Join a hobby or interest group to do the things you enjoy and meet new people. Find at Activities, hobbies and leisure for adults Find a new activity or group with help from HertsHelp You can call them on 0300 123 4044 for assistance. It’s important to stay connected to people and things you enjoy. Have a chat in person when you can, or pick up the phone to keep in touch. If you have good neighbours keep in touch with them regularly. They might be able to help with things like a bit of shopping or fixing something around the house or just a chat at times. Volunteering has lots of benefits for you as well as those you help. There are many different opportunities to try, some even from home. Find local volunteer opportunities or call 01462 689409.
Join a hobby or interest group to do the things you enjoy and meet new people. Find at Activities, hobbies and leisure for adults Find a new activity or group with help from HertsHelp You can call them on 0300 123 4044 for assistance. It’s important to stay connected to people and things you enjoy. Have a chat in person when you can, or pick up the phone to keep in touch. If you have good neighbours keep in touch with them regularly. They might be able to help with things like a bit of shopping or fixing something around the house or just a chat at times. Volunteering has lots of benefits for you as well as those you help. There are many different opportunities to try, some even from home. Find local volunteer opportunities or call 01462 689409.
Hertfordshire Directory Find national and local community groups, charities and services. HertsHelp HertsHelp is a free, independent service to help you find the information and support you need from a range of organisations.Email: info@hertshelp.netCall: 0300 123 4044 Adult Care Services Information about social services and resources for adults.Email contact@hertfordshire.gov.ukCall 0300 123 4042 Carers in Hertfordshire Information and support for family carers.Call: 01992 586969
Hertfordshire Directory Find national and local community groups, charities and services. HertsHelp HertsHelp is a free, independent service to help you find the information and support you need from a range of organisations.Email: info@hertshelp.netCall: 0300 123 4044 Adult Care Services Information about social services and resources for adults.Email contact@hertfordshire.gov.ukCall 0300 123 4042 Carers in Hertfordshire Information and support for family carers.Call: 01992 586969
Hertfordshire Directory Find national and local community groups, charities and services. HertsHelp HertsHelp is a free, independent service to help you find the information and support you need from a range of organisations.Email: info@hertshelp.netCall: 0300 123 4044
Adult Care Services Information about social services and resources for adults.Email contact@hertfordshire.gov.ukCall 0300 123 4042 Carers in Hertfordshire Information and support for family carers.Call: 01992 586969