Community Development Action Hertfordshire

Healthy Villages

Helping rural communities improve health, wellbeing and access to practical local support.

What We Do

Our Healthy Villages projects are designed to educate, motivate and proactively improve the health and wellbeing of people living in rural Hertfordshire.

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Train volunteers to encourage residents to monitor their blood pressure.
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Provide help and assistance with using the NHS App.
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Advise residents on how to keep their homes warm and energy efficient.
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Map and share village assets using Asset-Based Community Development.
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Help ensure local defibrillator information is accurate and up to date.
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Collect and share information about local sources of free food.

Blood Pressure Project

Our community blood pressure project helps residents understand the importance of regular monitoring and makes it easier for people to check their blood pressure locally.

Healthy Hubs

Our Healthy Hubs distribute useful information about staying healthy through village halls, with practical signposting to local services, activities and support.

By bringing information into trusted community spaces, we can help rural residents find the support they need closer to home.

Funders and Partners

Healthy Villages is made possible with the support of our funders and health partners.