Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

With exams around the corner for some, Spring can be challenging. 🌻 Our Children's Wellbeing Practitioners run regular workshops. 📍 Open to anyone with a child who goes to school or is registered with a GP in Herts. 🗓️ No referral needed — just book: eventbrite.co.uk/o/hct-children…

The resident doctor strike continues until 7am Monday (13 April). As a result, there may be fewer doctors working than usual. Please help ensure care gets to those who need it most: Use NHS 111 and only use 999 in a serious or life-threatening emergency. nhs.uk/nhs-services/u…

Missed a vaccine? Our Community & School-Aged Immunisation Service is at St Albert the Great Primary School, Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DW, 10am-5pm, tomorrow (10 April). We;'re offering all vaccinations to eligible ages. #GetVaccinated @hertscc @whertscollege

Missed a vaccine? Our Community & School-Aged Immunisation Service is at St Albert the Great Primary School, Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DW, 10am-5pm, tomorrow (10 April). We;'re offering all vaccinations to eligible ages. #GetVaccinated @hertscc @whertscollege

GP practices will continue to be open during the resident doctors strikes. Please continue to attend your GP & dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.  Look after yourself & loved ones and check in on vulnerable family members & neighbours.  #NHS

Vaccines are a normal part of school life - most students get different ones every year. If you've missed one or two, there’s still time to catch up! Contact our CSAIS service on 03005 555055, or alternatively talk to your GP. Learn more: hct.nhs.uk/HCT-CSAIS

Strike action by resident doctors is due from 7am tomorrow - 7am Monday (13 April). During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants & other specialists) will still be working. If we haven't contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned.

Happy #Easter to everyone celebrating today! 🐣 On this day of rebirth, we hope you have a joyous, restful day with your family and friends.

If you need medical help or advice over Easter, you can contact NHS 111 for non-emergency support. They’re available 24/7 online or by phone to help you get the right care, in the right place. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 999. nhs.uk/111

Are you prepared for the Easter bank holidays? 🐣 Ensure you have enough medication, and check the opening hours of local services such as your GP, pharmacy and dentist. If you need urgent help over Easter, access NHS 111 by calling, going online or using the NHS app. 📱

Today is the start of the Jewish festival of Passover. The festival lasts for 8 days and marks the exodus of the Isrealites from slavery in Egypt. Wishing all those celebrating a very happy and peaceful Passover. Chag Sameach!

When contracted, meningitis can cause serious illness, brain damage and can potentially be fatal. The MenACWY vaccine offered in Year 9 offers fast, lasting protection. If you missed this vaccination, contact our CSAIS service on 0300 555 5055 or alternatively, talk to your GP.

🌟 We’re really proud our Children’s Community Nursing team has been named 'Team of the Year' at the Children's Cancer & Leukaemia Group Awards.  🏆 They were praised for setting a “gold standard for children’s community nursing in oncology.” Read more: hct.nhs.uk/news-and-event…

Our Nutrition and dietetic team were out and about talking to staff about on the value of food and drink in maintaining health and well being in health and social care settings. Find out more about our amazing service: hct.nhs.uk/service-detail…  #NutritionHydrationWeek

Want to take the next step in your nursing/midwifery career? Interested in working in the community? We're looking for applicants for the role of Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). Apply before midnight Sunday (29 March): beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

✨ Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating! ✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with happiness, reflection and togetherness. May this special time bring kindness, gratitude and hope to our communities. #EidMubarak

Meningococcal disease is rare, but it can become serious fast.  Know the signs of meningitis and what to do. Read more: hct.nhs.uk/news-and-event… Questions about vaccinations? Our Community & School-Aged Immunisation Service but is experiencing a high volume of calls.

The HPV vaccine protects against several cancers, and it’s free if you’re under 25.   We're running catch-up clinics next Saturday & Sunday (21 & 22 March) from 10am-3pm in: 📍 Cambridge 📍Peterborough 📍Wisbech 🚶‍♀️Walk in, no appointment needed.

Strengthen your child's natural defences 💚 NHS childhood vaccinations boost immunity against 13 serious diseases. They help your child's immune system recognise and fight infections. Build their immunity: nclhealthandcare.org.uk/keeping-well/a… #ChildhoodVaccinations #BoostImmunity

The HPV vaccine protects against several cancers, and it’s free if you’re under 25.   We're running catch-up clinics next Saturday (21 March) from 10am-3pm in: 📍 Luton 📍Wrest Park, Silsoe 📍Bedford 📍Milton Keynes 🚶‍♀️Walk in, no appointment needed.