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Harpenden Health PCN
Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is a collaboration between the three Harpenden GP practices, MIND and The Harpenden Trust. It developed from a successful collaboration with voluntary services and the local GP practices during the covid vaccination programme. What started as a conversation soon became a reality and the hub has now been in place for 2 years. It's primary aim is to support adults with mental health problems at an early stage to build resilience before they get to a position where their health deteriorates and they need secondary care intervention.
Referral is made by a patient's GP practice to the PCN social prescriber who can then refer suitable patients on to the Hub. The Hub has a team of wellbeing friends who will introduce and accompany clients to activities and groups that they are interested in joining but perhaps don't have the confidence to take that first step on their own.
The Wellbeing Hub is currently involved in lots of exciting projects to help our local community, these include Frazzled Cafe, Memory Lane Cafe, Arts on Prescription, Wellbeing walks, Yoga, The Ribbon Cancer Support Group and support for parent carers of children with autism.
Harpenden Wellbeing Hub Supported By Harpenden Trust, Mind in Mid Herts and Harpenden Health PCN
Frazzled Cafe at Harpenden
Frazzled Cafe. It's OK, To Not Be Ok. In Partnership with Harpenden Trust.
Frazzled Cafe are delighted to continue working with The Harpenden Trust – a partner since January 2022. We are provide face-to-face meetings for the residents of the Harpenden area.
Harpenden Trust aims is to support its residents by providing confidential and non-judgmental peer support meetings via Frazzled Cafe trained Facilitators, where people who are feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of life can talk openly, connect and feel heard. Speaking is optional, you are very welcome to just listen.
Walking into a new place can be daunting, one of our Frazzled Cafe team will be at the door to welcome you and get you a tea or coffee, you won’t have to walk in alone.
Our face-to-face Frazzled Cafe are a fantastic addition to Harpenden’s wellbeing initiative and are run:
- Monday: 6pm to 7pm at Harpenden Trust Halls, 130a Southdown Road, AL5 1PU. Parking is available in the co-op car park. Entrance is via main doors and up the stairs on Southdown Rd or for lift access via rear doors from the car park
These facilitated meetings are held weekly (excluding Bank Holidays) and expect to see around 12-15 people, and last for an hour. As there are limited spaces per meeting, please sign up via the booking page to attend, and cancel your place either using the booking instructions or by emailing if you can no longer come so that someone on the waiting list can take your space.
Drop-in Support Group
for parents and carers of neuro-diverse children in Harpenden
We are here for you whether you want to talk through your difficulties, meet other parents or have a chance to stop for an hour! A group for all patients registered with a Harpenden GP, supported by the PCN and Harpenden Trust and run by experienced volunteers.
Join us in the Charles Hill Lounge in Harpenden Trust Halls above the Coop in Southdown from 1.30-3pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Ribbon Cancer Support Group
Are you registered with a GP in Harpenden?
Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer, or are you currently having treatment for cancer?
Have you finished your cancer treatment and feel life is not the same? Then the Ribbon Cancer Support Group is here for you.
We are a Harpenden based group for adults living with any cancer diagnosis. We are a welcoming, friendly and open group providing information and support on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3.00pm in the Harpenden Trust Halls (above the Co-Op in Southdown)
We regularly invite guest speakers to talk on topics such as healthy eating, exercise, relaxation and meditation. We also have group discussions about cancer related issues. The group is led by volunteers of the Harpenden Trust who have had a cancer diagnosis and by nurses with cancer experience. "Please note that this is a patient only support group". We are able to signpost partners/carers to other support resources. For more information and to find out if this group is right for you please email resg@theharpendentrust.org.uk or call 01582 363143 and leave a message
Andy’s Story, "Being told you have cancer is a life changing experience. It’s overwhelming and very difficult to process. Reaching out to support groups really helped me start to come to terms with my diagnosis and planned treatment. Learning there were no support groups in Harpenden led me to starting the Ribbon Cancer Support Group with Ania and Clare and I hope it will play an important role in helping people in the area live with and beyond cancer."
Clare’s Story, "As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, having support in the local community for people living with cancer is really important and I’m excited to be involved with the Ribbon Cancer Support Group and the Harpenden Trust."
Ania’s Story, "After receiving the ‘all clear’ from my oncologist I found a post-cancer reality difficult to cope with. Having to deal with so many side effects and constant fatigue made me feel alienated among people who have not experienced cancer. I felt there was a need for a cancer support group in Harpenden and I’m very excited to be involved in this project. I believe it will be helpful for people at any stage of their ‘cancer journey’."
The Memory Lane Cafe
The Memory Lane Café is a place for anyone with dementia, together with a spouse, partner, family member or carer, is most welcome to come along for a cup of tea or coffee, a piece of cake and a chat. For those who enjoy them, we have a range of books and puzzles, together with occasional activities that include chair exercises, bingo, African Drumming, talks and crafts. Guests are welcome to join in, or not, as they choose.
It is open every Monday (except Bank holidays) from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at The Salvation Army on Leyton Green in Harpenden.
The café is run by Harpenden Town Council in partnership with The Salvation Army and the Harpenden Trust’s Wellbeing Hub.
If you or a loved one are living with dementia we would love to welcome you to the Memory Lane Café! A full timetable is available on the Harpenden Town Council website. There is no need to book, and guests can be assured of a warm welcome.
Compassionate Cafe
The Harpenden Trust is partnered with Rennis Grove Peace Hospice to bring Compassionate Cafe to the residents of Harpenden.
The cafe welcomes anyone who has suffered bereavement, loss or are feeling lonely.
Come along for a friendly chat over a cup of tea & cake.
The Compassionate Cafe is held at 130 Southdown Road (above the Co-Op) on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month between 2:00pm - 3.30pm. This is a drop in session with no need to book.
PD Buddies
PD Buddies is a support group for people living with Parkinson's and their partners, friends or carers. We meet once a month in the afternoon between 2pm and 4pm either at Redbourn Parish Centre or in the Harpenden Trust Halls above the Co-op in Southdown. We are a friendly group and also arrange social events too.
E-mail us for dates and venue details and any further information - pdbuddies@gmail.com