HertsAid is doing great work
Barbara Follett visited HertsAid on Friday 23rd February for an update on the work they are doing to meet the needs of local people living with HIV and Aids.
Mrs Follett said, “As someone who spent much of her life in Africa I am well aware of the suffering that HIV and Aids causes. However, it is really important to remember that t also touches our own communities.
"That is why I am so proud to be a Patron of HertsAid. They are doing really great work to provide services and support for 140 people in Hertfordshire and the compassion and hardwork of HertsAids’s staff and volunteers really stands out”.
Angela Peacock (Deputy Manager of HertsAid), Barbara Follett MP and Suzanne Bannister (Manager of HertsAid)
Notes
- HertsAid have a full time manager who is Suzanne Bannister, a deputy and 2-3 other staff members. The rest of it is staffed by volunteers
- HertsAid was formed in 1991 to meet the needs of local people living with HIV and AIDS. It started life as the East Herts Support Group, and HertsAid itself was launched on World Aids Day 1992.
- In May 1997, HertsAid moved to Amwell End in Ware, and in July 2003 Herts Aid moved to its present offices in Ware Town Centre.
- HertsAid is a growing organisation. The move to larger premises and the appointment of a full time Manager has enabled Herts Aid to develop the range and scope of the services offered. Premises include a treatment room, a lounge and kitchen area and a garden.
- There services are for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexuality. Herts Aid operates a strict confidentiality policy. When a new client contacts them or is referred, they meet them for about an hour either at Herts Aid, their home or any other place they feel comfortable, to do a needs assessment. This involves talking about their individual needs and how Herts Aid can help.
- Services they offer include, Information and support, Alternative and complimentary therapies, A Quarterly drop in, Monthly lunch meetings, HIV/Aids awareness and health promotion, Transport to hospital and clinic appointments, Counselling, Respite and Hardship grants.
- For more information, visit http://www.hertsaid.co.uk/
Issued: 28.02.2007
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