This is a general overview of some of what we do

1. Public Health in Hertfordshire
www.hertsdirect.org/healthinherts
Hertfordshire County Council
Public Health
Working with organisations
across Herts to improve your
health and wellbeing.
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Need help to reach a
healthy weight?
Want to stop smoking?
Advice on your sexual health?
Want to keep active but
not sure where to start?
We can help!

2. Stay well this winter
It may be cold
outside, but a few
simple precautions
can help you stay
healthy and safe
this winter
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Get the flu jab
It is the best way to protect yourself.
Keep warm
Heat your home to at
least 18C.
If you are worried
about paying bills or
need advice on
draught-proofing,
contact HertsHelp on:
0300 123 4044
Be careful
Trips and falls are very
common in winter, both
indoors and outside.
Stock up
Stock up on store
cupboard basics and
cold and flu treatments
so you don’t have to go
out when unwell.
Reduce the spread of germs
Sneeze into a tissue and put it
straight in the bin. Always wash
hands with soap and water.

3. Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
FREE, LOCAL STOP SMOKING SUPPORT
Hertfordshire County Council’s Specialist
Stop Smoking Service supports anyone
who lives or works in Herts.
Text SMOKEFREE to 80818
Call 0800 389 3 998
“After giving up smoking I felt
cleaner, fresher, happier and
like I’d achieved something
really difficult. I felt on top of
the world!”
Daniel, Hertfordshire resident
Help to quit smoking

4. Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
ADVICE and SUPPORT on:
• Reducing tobacco
• Oral tobacco
• Different treatment options
• E-cigarettes
• Helping organisations to go
‘Smokefree’
• Smoking cessation training
Text SMOKEFREE to 80818
Call 0800 389 3 998
Not ready to quit smoking but
want to reduce the harm?
Information, advice and guidance on
how to stay healthy:

5. Search ‘Love Your
Bump’ online
Get free, non-judgemental
support today:

6. Get free, non-judgemental
support today:
Search ‘Love Your
Bump’ online
It is now illegal to smoke in a car with
anyone under the age of 18 present.

7. Are you finding life a struggle?
www.hertsdirect.org/dosomething
Do you want to be healthier,
happier, less stressed?
Do Something Different is a free online
programme which helps bring positive
change in your life.
You’ll get six weeks of personalised,
fun actions by text or email to help
you enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Sign up today!

8. Sexual Health
Hertfordshire
All your sexual healthcare
needs in one place
Free and confidential
You don’t have to give your real name
• Contraception
• Sexual health
• Information, advice, treatment
One number to call:
0300 008 5522
Or search ‘Health in Herts’ online

9. Choose less booze
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Take a break from alcohol
and give your body a
boost.
You’ll have more energy, your skin
will look better and you’ll probably
lose weight too!
Drinking less alcohol can also lower
cholesterol, reduce blood pressure
and help protect against liver disease.

10. Stay active
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Regular activity is one of
the most important things
you can do to stay in good
health.
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Even 10 minute chunks
of activity can make a
difference!

11. Need a little help to lose weight?
A healthy weight gives you more energy, helps you to
feel great and reduces the risk of disease and illness.
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Dedicated, friendly
weight management
courses just for men.
Weight loss on referral
courses available – ask
you GP surgery for details.

12. Give children a good start
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Programmes to help parents make
sure their child is a healthy weight.
Support and practical tips to help
children eat a healthy balanced diet.
Free vitamins for pregnant mums
and children under 5.
Register at your local children’s
centre for free, friendly advice,
support and activities.
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:

13. Healthy happy children, healthy happy families
Children aged 5-15 take part
in fun, engaging activities.
Parents are supported with
health, fitness and diet tips to
improve the health of the
whole family.
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
BeeZee Bodies helps families to get healthy -
small changes make a big difference.
Places are limited

14. Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) young people and
their families in Hertfordshire
• Need help to come out?
• Do you have a child who is LGBT?
• Want to access local services, groups and
information?
• Check out – www.youngprideinherts.org
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online

15. Look after your mental health
Looking after your
mind is just as
important as looking
after your body.
Information, advice and guidance on how to stay healthy:
Search ‘Health in Herts’ online
Hertfordshire’s Year of
Mental Health
challenges mental
health discrimination
and improves the lives
of people with mental
health problems.