Local Support
Local Volunteers
Moor Park and Eastbury Neighbours Together started its life in March 2020 when the Covid pandemic hit. We quickly recruited 40 volunteers made up of local residents, and provided an essential grocery shopping service for elderly and vulnerable residents. Our outreach grew, and we started a food hub, baked for key workers, fed the homeless community, supported families in need, helped local care homes and provided food parcels for children at a learning disability school and families living in temporary housing units. It’s safe to say through all of this voluntary work we have made many connections with individuals, groups, charities and businesses. Without them, our amazing volunteers and a supportive local community we could not have achieved what we have.
We are still doing what we can to help the local community through various initiatives, albeit in a reduced capacity. However, please feel free to reach out to us. If we are unable to help you ourselves, we may know where to signpost you.
As the cost of living crisis worsens, the ERA team asked us to put together a list of places where residents can ask for a helping hand during these difficult times.
Naomi (Coordinator) - nbhundia@hotmail.com
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We will release the collated resources from Sunday 23rd October and endeavour to keep them updated regularly. Please email us at eastburyresidentsassociation@gmail.com if you have any comments.
Help with Food and Essentials
South Oxhey Foodbank,
Baptist Church,
140 Gosforth Lane,
South Oxhey
WD19 7BX
Open Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm
Foodbank voucher required. Call Citizens Advice to arrange this 0800 061 4808.
65 Market Street,
Watford,
WD18 0PR
Open Monday and Thursday 11am-1.30pm
Foodbank items, hot meals and drinks to take away
No referral required
New Multi Storey Car Park at Watford General Hospital,
Retail Unit 1&2 Ground Floor,
Thomas Sawyer Way,
WD18 0HB
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-2pm
Food and toiletries available
No referral required
Penfold Park,
St Albans Road,
Watford
WD25 0GB
Provide fresh meals and groceries delivered directly to residents
Referral needed through a GP, Health Visitor, Social Worker or other professional
Contact One Vision: hub@ovwatford.org or 01923 372699
Meridien Gardens,
24a Garsmouth Way,
Watford WD25 9DR
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-12pm
Anyone can use Random Café. They operate on a Pay As You Feel basis, and offer produce that is past its best before date (everything is still perfectly edible) – store cupboard food, fresh fruit & veg and bakery items.
General Support and Advice
Three Rivers House,
Northway,
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RL
01923 293136
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Wednesday & Friday 10am-12.30pm
Free impartial, independent advice on benefits, consumer rights, debt, money advice, family, housing, legal issue & employment.
Phone: 0300 123 4044,
Email: info@hertshelp.net
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Weekends 10am-4pm
If you are struggling to pay bills, need practical or emotional support, or support in a crisis they will help you find support, guidance and information.
Social Services,
Phone: 0300 123 4042
Adult Care Services - Can help with arranging and paying for care, blue badge applications, home care and housing options, transport for older residents, money advice
Children’s Care Services – report concerns about a child, adoption, fostering, young people in care and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Three Rivers District Council,
Phone: 01923 776611
Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm, Friday 8.30am-5pm
For help and information on bin collections, council tax, housing, community and living, crime, animal welfare, environment, business support, planning, transport and much more.
Help with Debt and Money problems
Helpline 0800 328 5644,
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
You can check if you are eligible for help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work.
Adult Care Services,
Hertfordshire County Council,
0300 123 4042
Find reliable information on care costs, debt, benefits, fuel & cost of living help.
0800 138 1111
They offer free confidential debt advice online or over the phone, and recommend the best debt solutions for your circumstances.
Older Residents Groups and Services
from Small Acts Of Kindness,
01923 372717
Gift bags have been produced for any resident over 55 years to prevent them feeling cold in their homes. They are also a great way to help reduce social isolation and finding out about local services. They contain a blanket, hat, gloves, socks, warm drinks, soup and biscuits.
You can refer yourself and they will arrange to have a bag delivered to you.
01707 323272 or 0800 055 6112
They can provide companionship, advice and support for older residents.
Herts Independent Living Service,
0300 2000 103
Offer a range of services for older and vulnerable residents – hot meals on wheels delivery at a subsidised cost, activities and clubs, befriending and help with arranging fall pendants
(now called MHA West London),
01923 842494
They are a charity that work to keep people over 60 years active at home and help develop social networks.
Clitheroe Health and Wellbeing Centre,
South Oxhey,
01923 256360
A space for older people to socialise, take part in quizzes, receive advice and support, exercise, and have a meal.
Reach Out Café,
Cloisters Hall,
The Cloisters,
Rickmansworth
WD3 1HL,
07985 350119 (Rosemary),
Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
Free of charge
A getting together club for older people to enjoy a coffee, chat, bite to eat, exercise, talks and board games.
A free lunch is provided on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
(not the same as The Reach Out Cafe)
07780 313651
Can offer companionship and practical support to older people who are medically vulnerable and at risk of hospital admission, or have recently been discharged from hospital. They can assist by linking up with a volunteer who can offer support – helping them adjust to and recover from illness, whilst also reducing social isolation and loneliness.
01727 649980
Lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am-5pm
Offer a door-to-door service for people who have difficulties in using public transport to go shopping in Three Rivers.
When: Thursday & Friday – To Waitrose and Tesco in Rickmansworth
Cost: £6 return, £2 for a carer accompany you
Watford & Three Rivers Community Cars,
01923 216964
Lines Open Monday - Friday 10am-2pm
Community Cars provides volunteer drivers to take older and vulnerable people to appointments and to help stay socially active
Charge: 45p per mile
Supermarket Assisted Shopping for Elderly and Vulnerable Residents
0345 611 6111(Option 5)
Phone Lines Open 7 days a week, 8am-5.30pm
Go through your order on the phone with a member of staff
Cost - £2.50 delivery charge
Next day delivery between 10am-6pm
Pay – On delivery by credit card or debit card
Sainsburys
0800 917 8557 (Option 1, Ask for “Sainsburys Assisted Shopping” service)
Phone Lines Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Go through your order on the phone with a member of staff
Keep a credit card ready for payment
Delivery Charge varies £1-£4.50
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