Dementia Friendly Watford

17/05/2026

🍽️ Start the week off right with simpler meal planning. Sundays are the perfect time to get organised for the week ahead. The FiveDinners app is now live and free for residents, making it easier to plan meals, shop smarter and reduce food waste across Hertfordshire.

✅ Free to use
✅ Simple weekly meal planning
✅ Helps cut down on food waste

👉 Download today and get set for the week ahead – make your food go further:
https://fivedinners.com/my-community-food-hub/mycommunity/

14/05/2026

Free Cyber & Fraud Awareness Event at Watford Central Library on Wednesday 3 June. Drop in anytime.

Get expert advice on staying safe online, from passwords and scams to phishing and fraud. No booking needed.

Details: hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries or call 0300 123 404

Free talks:
11am – Cybercrime & Fraud Prevention
12pm – Victim Support & Scams
12:30pm – Rogue Traders & Scam
13:45pm – Fraud against the Council

01/05/2026

🎶 Watford Love to Move Classes | Saracens Foundation
Join us for a welcoming, gentle exercise session designed to support movement, wellbeing and social connection.

📅 Every Thursday
🕦 11.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Watford Leisure Centre Woodside, Horseshoe Lane, WD25 7HH

This session is for adults living with dementia or Parkinson’s, featuring music‑based exercise that can be done seated or standing, at a pace that feels comfortable and enjoyable.

💙 Supportive
🎵 Music-led movement
🤝 Friendly and social

👉 Book your space here: https://bookwhen.com/lovetomove

30/04/2026

💙 Together Groups – Supporting People Living with Dementia 💙

Watford Woodside Community Church is proud to host Together Groups, fun and welcoming social sessions for people living with dementia and those who support them.

Each session includes a variety of enjoyable activities such as:
🎲 Games
🎨 Arts and crafts
🎶 Chair-based movement to music
🎤 Entertainment and time to socialise
🕊️ Before the session, there is also a Dementia Friendly Church Service, open to all.

📍 Where: Woodside Community Church of the Nazarene, The Brown, Watford, WD25 7NY
🗓️ When: Tuesdays
⏰ Time: 1pm – 3pm

Delivered in partnership with Memory Support Hertfordshire and the Alzheimer’s Society, Together Groups offer a safe, supportive space to connect, have fun and feel part of the community.

👉 Please help spread the word to anyone who might benefit.

29/04/2026

👥 Don’t miss the Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety (OPALS) designed especially for Watford’s older community!

📅 Tuesday 12 May 2026
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍Stanborough Conference Centre, 609 St Albans Road, WD25 9JL

There will be:
🍽️ Free refreshments & a hot lunch
💬 Info stalls, safety tips, expert advice, space to chat & connect!
❤️ Free “Small Acts of Kindness” gift bags
🚌 Need help getting there? W3RT Community Cars can assist if you have mobility or health issues. Info: www.w3rt.org/community_cars

📞 Spaces are limited, to book contact Terry Morris at 07740 670 642 or [email protected]

15/04/2026

Say It With A Smile are running free four session courses designed for dementia carers, those recently diagnosed, those concerned about memory loss and anyone wanting to understand dementia better.

Led by our expert team of medical and social care specialists on key topics such as:

*Types of dementia
*Behavioural changes
*Communication
*Medication
*Delirium
*Driving
*Carer Support
*Nutrition
*Resources and technological aids
*LPA’s and Benefits Advice
*Future Care Planning
*Home Care and Care Home guidance
*Local community groups

They also includes a wellbeing and exercise session, as well as talks and video footage from other dementia carers & those living with a dementia diagnosis on living well.

The course offers practical advice and guidance from our speakers, resources, information and a space to meet others caring for or living with dementia. Also, importantly time to talk face to face to our medical and social care team.

To book email: [email protected]

26/01/2026

🌿 Many of us hope for comfort, dignity and peace at the end of life but it can be difficult to know where to start these conversations or what support is available.

💙 You are warmly invited to a free community event, run by Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, where you can learn more in a friendly, reassuring setting. This is a chance to hear from local healthcare experts, understand your options, and talk openly about a subject that matters to all of us. This gentle and informative session will help you:
• Think about your future wishes, or how to support someone close to you
• Explore what a “good death” means and how it can be planned for
• Learn about Advance Care Planning and the ReSPECT form
• Find out what support is available from your local hospice, Rennie Grove Peace
• Ask questions at your own pace and in a relaxed environment

✅ Speakers: Dr. Hannah Cowling (Bridgewaters Surgeries) and Dr. Sarah Klinger (Rennie Grove Peace)

📅 Monday 16 February 2026
📍 Leavesden Green Community Hub, Clarke Way, Watford WD25 0BW
⏰ 2pm – 4pm (doors open from 1:45pm)
🎫 Book your free ticket here: https://secure.renniegrovepeace.org/page/183229/data/1?utm_medium=CE-leaflet

💛 This event is supported by Watford Borough Council, Bridgewater Surgeries, NHS West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals, and NHS Central London Community Healthcare.

🫶 Everyone is very welcome. Come along to learn, reflect, and feel more confident about planning for the future.

22/12/2025

❄️ Over the festive period, it is important to know what support is available.

⏰ Many local services continue to provide help with food, care, advice, and emotional support during the holidays. Some offices may close, but others remain open or offer alternative ways to assist.

👇 You can view the full guide, with details of key services and emergency contacts, here: www.watford.gov.uk/news/article/902/opening-hours-for-key-services-this-winter

If you or someone you care for needs support, these services are here to help.

The festive season can be challenging for some in our community, and we want to make sure vulnerable residents have access to the help they need.

15/12/2025

💉 Protect yourself this winter, get your FREE flu vaccine! The Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust vaccine van will be at:

📍 Asda Car Park, St Albans Road (WD24 7RT)
🗓 Tuesday 16 December 2025
🕙 10am - 3pm

✅ No appointment needed!
✅ Completely free for eligible groups, including anyone aged 65+, pregnant, or living with a long-term health condition (check eligibility before attending)