Category: Community Living Well
Great Mental Health Day 2022
Great Mental Health Day in London 2022 Across London, organisations and individuals are joining together to celebrate London’s first ever Great Mental Health Day. The aim of the day is to get us talking about mental health, highlight the great support available, and, crucially, take the stigma out of asking for help when we need […]
Overcoming obstacles with a long-term condition: Luca’s story
Coming to terms with a long-term condition can be challenging, particularly with managing symptoms and making changes to your day-to-day life. It can have a detrimental effect on your mental health, causing anxiety and depression. Luca who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) talks to us on how the service helped him re-focus his life […]
Autumn/Winter 2021 magazine available now!
The Autumn/Winter 2021 edition of Community Living Well magazine is now available to read online. In this issue, you’ll find articles on: where to get support with benefits and employment where and how to access specialist local services the Well Read play-reading group services offered by Community Massage London We also spoke to Amal, a […]
Introducing Community Mental Health Hubs
We are very excited to announce the launch of the new integrated community hub model in Kensington and Chelsea and the Queen’s Park and Paddington area of North Westminster. Community Mental Health Hubs The move towards Community Mental Health Hubs is part of a national direction of travel to bring together primary and secondary care […]
World Mental Health Day 2021
Sunday 10 October 2021 is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is observed every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness and breaking down the stigma of mental health issues around the world. The stigma and discrimination experienced by people who experience mental ill health not only affects that persons physical and […]
Pilot Mental Health Programme for Young People
Community Living Well Pilot Mental Health programme for young people aged 19-24 with mental health needs The Community Living Well Self-Care service is trialling a new programme for young people aged 19-24 with mental health needs (in Primary Care), and who are registered with a GP in Kensington & Chelsea, Paddington or Queen’s Park. The […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Friday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day and this year’s theme is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ – a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that our actions, no matter how big or small, may provide hope to those who are struggling. Many of us are affected by suicide or suicidal feelings […]
Talking Therapies Webinars August
The next course of Talking Therapies (IAPT) webinars start in August. The Talking Therapies webinars can help to support you and teach you ways to help manage your stress, anxiety and other emotional difficulties. MOOD BOOST Tuesday 10 AUGUST @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM This 4-week group can support you in understanding low mood and how […]
Self-Care: The ClementJames Centre
Having started life over 40 years ago as a humble homework club, The ClementJames Centre now offers employment support, adult learning, children and young people’s education and wellbeing support for members of the local community, and beyond. Through a range of 1-to-1 sessions, group activities and classes, ClementJames offers wrap-around support for the adults, young […]
Talking Therapies – Lise’s Story
Talking Therapies provide a range of support for when you experience difficult emotions, such as low mood, anxiety and stress. Lise has struggled with anxiety for most of her life. We spoke to her to find out more about how her recent experience with Talking Therapies has helped her to cope. How did you hear […]
