Bennetts End Surgery
Gatecroft, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LY
Telephone: 01442 263 511
The surgery is now closed. If you require medical assistance, please contact NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999.
We hold the Purple Star Award. We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP Practice. New patients - please visit our 'Register with the Practice' page and you can be registered online as quickly as within 2 working days. You no longer have to call the surgery at 8am for an appointment. Our patient triage form is open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Visit the Appointments page to find out more.
Adult Mental Health
For information on looking after your mental health and wellbeing throughout winter, please click here.
Therapy – mixture of support options
Enhanced primary mental health service: wellbeing team for people aged 16 and over.
Website: www.hpft-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Telephone (Single Point of Access): 0800 6444 101
Apps
Stay Alive
The Stay Alive app, developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
The app includes:
- A safety plan with customisable reasons for living
- A LifeBox where you can store photos and memories that are important to you
- Strategies for staying safe and tips on how to stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed
- Guided-breathing exercises and an interactive Wellness Plan
The app also links you directly to local and national crisis resources, with space to add in your own as well.
WorryTree
WorryTree helps you to take control of your worries, transform your thoughts and feel better, using proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques and sensory practices.
SAM (Self-help App for the Mind)
SAM is a non-profit, community-backed wellbeing app to help you monitor and manage your mental health, with self-help techniques to help with anxiety, depression, loneliness and coping.
App Store: SAM
Hertfordshire Directory
The Hertfordshire directory has a useful search engine which includes many organisations and support groups within Hertfordshire.
Website: directory.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0808 801 0525
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123 (24-hours per day)
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 020 3727 3600
Email: info@hertfordshiremind.org
Website: www.hertsmindnetwork.org
