While the pandemic is not over, most restrictions on our meeting together have been relaxed. Wearing masks in church is not required, though many people still do. We still take various steps to reduce the amount of contact between people, and to ensure our buildings are well ventilated and regularly cleaned. We keep up to date with the latest rules from government and the advice from the Church of England.
We have been assessed and approved by the Borough of Broxbourne’s Safe to Trade Scheme.
At St Cuthbert’s we recognise the incredible impact the pandemic has had on many people’s sense of wellbeing. Please find below some useful contacts for organisations that are here to help all of us.
St Cuthbert’s
Our Vicar Nick Sharp will be happy to talk or direct you to the right person. Call him on 01992 – 468335
Hear4U
Members of St Cuthbert’s have trained as listeners in a new service offering 3 active listening sessions to clients in the Borough of Broxbourne. St Cuthbert’s is a venue for listening sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays. There is also a Bereavement Support Group that meets at our sister church, St Catherine’s and St Paul’s in Hoddesdon. If you are interested in making use of this service, enquire via your GP
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 10pm; Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org
NSPCC
Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care
Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.cruse.org.uk
Rape Crisis
To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk