Highview Medical Centre

24/06/2026

Please see attached some current leaflets on the support and services available from Communities 1st across Hertsmere.

More information can be found on their website: https://www.communities1st.org.uk/

22/06/2026

Free Parks Festival

22/06/2026

❗A red heat alert is now in place from 1am on Wednesday (24 June) until 11pm on Thursday (25 June).❗

This means there is an increased risk to life across the whole population, with significant impacts on older people.

During this time, keep yourself safe by:

☀️ Keeping out of the sun where possible, especially between 11am and 3pm
👕 Wearing sunscreen*, a hat and light clothes when outside to keep cool
🍹 Keeping hydrated with water and other cold drinks, but avoiding alcohol and caffeine
🪟 Keeping windows and curtains closed during the day to keep the temperature down indoors

*Make sure you use at least factor 30 sunscreen and keep reapplying frequently.

Visit the NHS website link below to learn more about keeping safe in hot weather and how to watch for signs of heat-related illness 👇

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

The Practice will be closed for essential training on Tuesday 16th June 2026. 1.30pm – 5.30pm.

If you have a medical concern during this period please call 111. If your concern is more urgent, please call 999.Our phone lines and entrance doors will reopen at 5.30pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

15/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation is calling on all of us to ‘Take Action’ for good mental health.

A great place to start? Catching the signs early.

Kick off the week with us by reading our latest blog, ‘Spotting Hidden Warning Signs for Mental Ill-Health’, and discover real, meaningful ways to make a difference.

Read more here: https://shop.sja.org.uk/blogs/workplace-first-aid/spotting-hidden-warning-signs-for-mental-ill-health

15/05/2026

Are you looking for ways to support your child with their mental health or emotional wellbeing?

Regular workshops run by our Children's Wellbeing Practitioners offer practical strategies and tools to help you support your child's emotional wellbeing. 🌻

Coming up are ...

🤝Supporting with sleep difficulties, 8 June, 6-8.00pm
🤝 Developing your child's emotional literacy, 15 June, 10-12.00pm
🤝 Children's general emotional wellbeing and regulation tips, 23 June, 6-8.00pm
🤝Supporting you child's self-esteem and resilience, 30 June, 6-8.00pm

📍 Open to anyone with a child who goes to school or is registered with a GP in Hertfordshire.
🗓️ No referral needed — just book directly!

Find out more about this and other Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner workshops via the link in the comments.

13/05/2026

OPALS Event 26th June 2026
Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ

An OPALS (Older Persons Activity Learning and Safety) event is taking place on Friday 26th June at 10.00am 2.00pm at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ.

The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our senior citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness.

Representatives from a variety of agencies will give information on the services they offer. Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit to get advice and collect some safety-related information and freebies.

It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area.

All event guests will be served refreshments and a FREE hot meal.

The event lasts around 4 hours; please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. The gift bags of "Act of Kindness" will be handed out at the end of the event.

The event is targeted to elderly citizens. All are welcome to attend. If you know someone who would benefit from the event, please pass this message on to them.
If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris, 07740 670 642 or email:
[email protected] with names and contact information. Spaces are limited so if you don't want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.

13/05/2026

The Practice will be closed for essential training on Thursday 14th May 2026. 1.30pm – 5.30pm.

If you have a medical concern during this period please call 111. If your concern is more urgent, please call 999.Our phone lines and entrance doors will reopen at 5.30pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.