Age UK Hertfordshire

19/06/2026

📅 Save the Date – Friday 3 July

Scams, fraud and cybercrime are becoming increasingly common, and criminals are constantly finding new ways to target people.

Join Herts Police at Rickmansworth Library for a free talk on how to spot scams, stay safe online and protect yourself from fraud.

🕑 2.15pm – 3.15pm
📍 Rickmansworth Library
📅 Friday 3 July

Whether you're concerned about scam phone calls, suspicious emails, online shopping fraud or doorstep scams, this session will provide practical advice and guidance to help keep you safe.

No booking required. Just come along and learn how to stay one step ahead of the scammers.

17/06/2026

We’re recruiting friendly and dependable people to join our Help in the Home team across Hertfordshire.

As a Home Helper, you’ll support older people with everyday tasks such as cleaning, light housework or picking up a few essentials. You’ll also bring a familiar face and friendly conversation, helping people feel comfortable and continue living independently at home.

The hours are flexible, the work is local and full training is provided. You don’t need previous experience, just a caring nature, reliability and a willingness to lend a hand.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/EE6C8pmEDc6aWcFx7

📧 [email protected]

Call us between 12pm and 4pm:

📞 01923 224472
Watford, Dacorum, St Albans, Hertsmere and Three Rivers

📞 01707 386066
North Herts, Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield, Broxbourne, East Herts and Essex

15/06/2026

It's Loneliness Awareness Week!
It’s easy to assume loneliness only affects people who are on their own. But it’s not always that simple.

You can have a full diary, see people regularly, even spend time with family over Easter… and still feel a bit disconnected. A bit unseen.

That feeling is more common than we think 💜

If this sounds familiar, or you’re worried about someone else, there are small, practical steps that can really help. Whether that’s reaching out to someone, finding local support, or just understanding those feelings a bit better.

Take a look at this guide for ideas and support: https://bit.ly/4g9QIMX

And if you’re local to Hertfordshire, remember you’re not on your own. We’re here, and we’re always happy to listen.

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Carers Week runs 8–14 June, and this year it feels closer to home than ever.

So many people across Hertfordshire are quietly caring for someone they love. A parent. A partner. A neighbour. Often without much recognition, and sometimes without even thinking of themselves as a carer at all.

There are 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK, and more than half say they often or always feel overwhelmed. That's a lot of people carrying a lot.

If you're caring for an older person and are unsure what support is available, our free Information and Advice service is here to help. We can talk through benefits, local services, care options and much more. No referral needed. Just a friendly conversation with someone who knows their stuff.

Find out more or get in touch: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire/our-services/information-advice

07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we want to say one more heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who give their time, kindness and care to Age UK Hertfordshire.

This week, we’ve shared a few photos of our wonderful social club volunteers receiving their thank you cards and little treats, but they are just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the scenes, across our services and communities, our volunteers are helping to brighten days, reduce loneliness, support independence and change lives every single day.

We love welcoming new volunteers into the Age UK Hertfordshire family, and we are just as grateful for our experienced, dedicated volunteers, including some who have been with us for 10 years or more.

You are the driving force behind so much of what we do, and we simply couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you for being part of our team. 💙

05/06/2026

A little thank you for some very special people 💜

Our social club volunteers bring so much warmth, joy and care to our Active Ageing clubs. They help make each session feel friendly, welcoming and homely, and our club members appreciate them so much.

This year, we wanted to thank them personally with a card from our team and members, plus a small chocolate treat.

Thank you to all of our lovely club volunteers. Our clubs would not be the same without you. 🥰

03/06/2026

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

This June, we're thinking about all the older LGBTQIA+ people in our community. People who have lived through so much change. Who have loved, lost, fought for rights that many younger generations take for granted today.

Getting older brings its own challenges. And for many older LGBTQIA+ people, those challenges can feel a little lonelier, or a little more complex, than others might realise.

That's why Age UK has pulled together information and advice specifically for older LGBTQIA+ adults. Everything from understanding your rights, to finding social groups where you can meet people who truly get it.

Because staying connected matters. And everyone deserves to feel seen.

Find out more here:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/lgbt/

01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week, and we just want to say: thank you.

To the befrienders who pick up the phone and make someone's day a little brighter.

To the volunteers who turn up week after week to keep our active ageing clubs full of life, laughter and movement. To those who sit patiently and help someone understand their benefits, their options and their rights. And to the visiting volunteers who knock on a door and remind someone that they haven't been forgotten.

Every single one of you shows up for older people in Hertfordshire, and it matters more than you know.

We are so grateful. Genuinely. ⭐💜

28/05/2026

How lovely is this? ❤️

A huge thank you to the residents and team at Quantum Care Ltd for their kindness and generosity. We’re so grateful to receive these beautiful handmade blankets, and we know they’ll bring comfort to the people who receive them 💙