Company | Advice offered | Contact Details |
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Hertfordshire Care Providers Association | Sharing best practice in care through partnership and information, advice and falls prevention training | https://www.hcpastopfalls.info 01707 536020 stopfalls@hcpa.co.uk |
Age UK | Information on falls prevention and exercise classes | https://www.ageuk.org.uk/falls 0800 169 6565 |
Agile | Physiotherapists specialising in working with older people | https://www.agile.csp.org.uk |
AT Dementia | Dementia advice and support | https://www.atdementia.org.uk 0115 748 4220 info@trentdsdc.org.uk |
Cancer Research | Support on stopping smoking | https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer/how-to-stopsmoking |
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy | Be referred to a physiotherapist by your GP, self-refer or find a local private physio | https://www.Physio2u.co.uk |
Disabled Living Foundation | DLF is a national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on equipment for independent living | https://www.dlf.org.uk info@dlf.org.uk 0845 130 9177 (helpline 10am–4pm weekdays) |
Drink Aware | Advice on alcohol | https://www.drinkaware.co.uk 0207766 9900 |
Hertfordshire Action on Disability (HAD) | Disability equipment and advice | https://www.hadnet.org 01707 324 581 |
Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) | Equipment, furniture, assessments and maintenance | https://www.hertsdirect.org 01707 292 555 |
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service | The Fire Service complete a ‘Safe and Well Assessment’ to identify any fall or safety hazards in your home | Book a visit online: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/fire-and-rescue/ |
Hertfordshire Independent Living Service | Provides a range of services to help older and vulnerable people stay happy, healthy, and independent | https://www.hertsindependentliving.org 0330 2000 103 |
Herts Help | A network of community organisations in Hertfordshire working together | https://www.hertsdirect.org/hertshelp 0300 123 4044 |
Herts Sports Partnership | HSP is a team managing the central Partnership operation and current range of sports, physical activity and health related projects | https://www.sportinherts.org.uk/ 01707 284229 info@sportinherts.org.uk |
NHS App | A simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet | https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/ |
NHS Live Well | Guidance on Nutrition, Hydration and Physical Activity | https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell |
NHS Podiatry Service | Contact for any complex podiatry needs | https://www.hct.nhs.uk/our-services/podiatry-service |
Parkinson’s UK | Funding research into treatments and providing support and advice. | https://www.Parkinsons.org.uk 0808 800 030 |
Royal College of Occupational Therapists | Professional and clinical information | https://www.RCot.co.uk |
Royal Osteoporosis Society | Raise awareness of bone health and the impact of the disease. Provide information, advice and networks for people living with it and research to discover more effective treatments | https://www.theros.org.uk/ 0808 800 0035 |
Slipper Swap | Swap your old slippers for a new and safer pair! | https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/slipperswap 0300 123 4049 |
Stroke Association | Provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke are supported to rebuild their lives. | https://www.stroke.org.uk 0303 3033 100 |
Unforgettable.org | Products designed to aid a person living with Dementia | https://www.unforgettable.org 0203 322 9070 info@unforgettable.org |