What is Our Health Matters?Our Health Matters is a local project, part of the nationwide
Core20PLUS5 scheme It aims to tackle health inequalities (differences in health care) in specific areas of the UK. The NHS recognises that people and communities often know what they need, what will work and would really like to hear your views. This is an opportunity to take practical action to help improve health services in your area.
Why is Our Health Matters coming to Hertsmere?The Our Health Matters project focuses on Hertsmere because research has shown us that residents in this area are not always well-supported by existing health services. They often experience health inequalities, especially with early cancer diagnosis, respiratory disease, severe mental illness, and hypertension.
Who are Communities 1st and why are they involved?
Communities 1st is a local charity that helps to develop, connect and support local voluntary and community organisations, helping to improve the quality of peoples lives across the districts of St Albans, Hertsmere, Broxbourne and East Herts.
We are home to the St Albans, Hertsmere, Broxbourne and East Herts Volunteer Centres, providing support and guidance for those who want to become volunteers and those who want to recruit volunteers. We provide support services for older people and facilitate various meetings and events around health and wellbeing within the community and at a higher level.
Communities 1st has been chosen as a partner to deliver Our Health Matters as we support the Hertsmere community in which the project is based.
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