Face coverings have now become compulsory when using public transport in shops and supermarkets to help keep yourself and others safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some people have a legal reasonable excuse why they are unable to wear a face covering and are exempt from wearing one. You will be exempt from wearing a faceContinue reading “Face Covering Exemption Cards Now Available”
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“I just miss the physical contact of holding her hand.”
Lockdown has been strange for everyone, especially for John who hasn’t been able to see his wife for three months. John and his wife have been happily married for 45 years. During her early 60’s his wife, Lesley, was diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia which changed both of their lives. She spent the next fiveContinue reading ““I just miss the physical contact of holding her hand.””
Hertswise on BBC Radio 2
With thanks to the wonderful Anne-Marie, Hertswise Staff Member, Hertswise, Age UK Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire Mind where given a shout out on BBC Radio 2 by Phil Williams. She spoke about who Hertswise are and how they adapted since COVID-19. To listen, click on the following link and hear the clip from 34.44: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000jhb7
How my life has changed since lockdown
Since Boris Johnson announced lockdown on the 23rd of March 2020, the lives of my husband and I have changed dramatically. As we are both over the age of 70 and my husband has dementia, we were classed as vulnerable and had to isolate from our friends and family. Isolation has been difficult, and evenContinue reading “How my life has changed since lockdown”
Client Thank you’s
“I thought I would just re-establish contact to convey my sincere thanks to Sam our Hub Co-ordinator for kindness and support to the hub members during the unprecedented time of lock down. Please pass on my sincere gratitude to Sam and I hope that at some stage, when safe, the hub will resume. I doContinue reading “Client Thank you’s”
