Welcome to the Healthy Hub newsletter!
This month's edition is packed with a range of health, wellbeing and physical activity news and events including news on our new wellbeing morning location in Knebworth. You can also find out more about Nutrition and Hydration Week, support available from HertsHelp, as well as free online conference "We Are Undefeatable in Hertfordshire".
The Healthy Hub are here to help!
We are excited to announce our new Healthy Hub location in St Martin's Parish Church Hall, Knebworth. We have loads of fun and interesting wellbeing sessions planned so don't forget to book your space. We can't wait to see you there!
To sign up for support fill out our Healthy hub online form here, or you can call one of our hub coordinators on 01462 474111 (Mon-Fri, excluding bank holidays), email healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk or visit the Healthy hub North Herts website to find out more.
Eating well
NHS Healthy Start provides families with fruit, vegetables and milk worth £220 a year, plus free vitamins to help pregnant and breastfeeding women and growing children.
If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old, and receive certain benefits, you could be entitled to a Healthy Start prepaid card worth £4.25 per week to spend on healthy food and milk.
Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply on the Healthy Start website. Previous voucher recipients must re-apply to continue getting help.
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Keeping active
On a long wet weekend it can be difficult to find ways to keep your little ones active. If you are struggling for inspiration then check out Better Health Families who have loads of 10 minute games that are inspired by everyone's favourite Disney characters.
These boredom-busting activities will help children reach the 60 active minutes they need every day and will help burn off some of their endless energy!
Check out the Better Health website for some awesome games.
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Mental health
If you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to text Shout 85258.
Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK and it won’t appear on your phone bill. Their trained volunteers are here for you 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place.
To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258. To find out more and to understand how the service works check out the Shout 85258 website.
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We Are Undefeatable in Hertfordshire
 Herts Sports Partnership is pleased announce the "We Are Undefeatable in Hertfordshire" online conference on Friday 10th March 2023. The conference has a whole host of sessions aimed to support individuals and professionals to gain knowledge on how to get active whilst living with a long term health condition.
Registration is free to all, and participants are welcome to pop in and out of the conference throughout the day, choosing which sessions are most important and relevant.
The agenda for the day is as follows:
• 9:15-9:55 Launching We Are Undefeatable in Hertfordshire
• 10:00-10:55 Getting active with diabetes
• 11:00-11:55 Getting active with arthritis
• 12:00- 12:55 Getting active with dementia
• 13:00-14:00 Lunch break
• 14:00-14:20 Time to get active - exercise taster for Parkinson's disease
• 14:30-15:25 Getting active with Parkinson's disease
• 15:30-16:25 Getting active to support mental health
Bookings are now open, and you can register your attendance by using the Herts Sports Partnership Booking Page. If you have any questions email t.horey2@herts.ac.uk to find out more.
HertsHelp
Need help and don't know where to turn? Have a question or problem? If you or someone you know are struggling, HertsHelp are here to offer you help and support.
From help in crisis to home safety, community meal support to befriending services HertsHelp are here for you. Just call 0300 123 4044 (8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday-Sunday), email info@hertshelp.net or visit the HertsHelp website for more information on winter health and support.
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National Gambling Helpline
Do you or someone you know struggle with a gambling addiction?
The National Gambling Helpline gives confidential information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems in England, Scotland and Wales.
You can speak with their advisers one-to-one over the phone or on live chat 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
They will listen to what is going on for you, and talk through options for support in your local area, online or over the phone.
Call the National Gambling Helpline Free on: 0808 8020 133 or visit the GamCare website to find out more.
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Nutrition and Hydration Week 2023
Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to bring people together to create energy, focus and fun in order to highlight and educate people on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being.
With around 3 million people at risk of malnutrition in the UK it is so important that awareness is brought to the importance of food and hydration. This year from the 13th to 19th of March join in with Nutrition and Hydration week by planning activities with colleagues, family and friends to raise awareness. Better still, you can join in with the Global Tea Party happening on the 15th of March, get some friends or colleagues together and raise awareness by enjoying a cup of tea and a scone!
There are loads of ways you can get involved, so to find out more check out the Nutrition and Hydration Week website.
How to contact us
Contact the hub by phone on 01462 474111 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or via email healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk. Alternatively complete our online referral form here.
More information and regular updates can be found at healthyhubnorthherts.co.uk and on our social media channels:
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