Community & Living
However the current financial climate is affecting you, there is lots of help available. The following organisations offer free and, where necessary, confidential help and guidance on things like jobs, finances and looking after yourself.
Watford Enterprise Agency could help you start or run your own business. Wenta is a not-for-profit organisation and the leading enterprise agency in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with office locations in Borehamwood and Potters Bar. It provides business advice and guidance, training, office and workspace accommodation and a comprehensive enterprise awareness programme to schools, colleges, and universities.
Tel. 0845 371 0891.
Email admin@wenta.co.uk
NHS PCTs work to improve people’s health and arrange local support groups for parents and people giving up smoking. If you’re feeling stressed out because you’ve lost your job or your health is suffering due to money worries, West Hertfordshire PCT can put you in touch with counselling services and offer you practical support in coping with depression. Alternatively speak to your GP.
Tel: 01707 390855
This not-for-profit company based in Shenley Road, Borehamwood, offers a coordinated approach to skills training, career guidance and employment services to Hertsmere residents and businesses. Training is tailored to individual needs and ranges from non-accredited short courses to NVQ Qualifications, in a range of subjects.
Tel. 020 8236 7600.
Email admin@worknet.org.uk