Self-Care

Covid-19 Service Update

Due to Coronavirus, Self-Care services have changed the way they are being delivered:

  • Clement James Wellbeing Programme – The Clement James Centre will continue their activities, groups and learning sessions however these will be delivered through phone calls, video and online sessions.
  • Well Read – Play reading sessions will continue to be offered online through Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Emotional 1:1 support in your language – The BME forum offers a support package service available in Arabic (Moroccan and Sudanese dialects), Bangla, Farsi, French, Somali and Spanish. This service will be offered over the phone.
  • Massage Therapy – This service won’t be offered in the meantime however you can register to have the team call you to check in with you or your neighbour.
  • My Recipe, My Story – My Recipe, My Story are providing support to their current clients. You may register your interest in joining the service for when sessions are back up and running.
  • Volunteering on Prescription – Volunteering on Prescription are accepting new referrals from people with mental health needs who are registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington. They are offering online/phone Wellbeing workshops (for example Managing Anxiety and Worry, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Eating and Cook and Chat workshops) where you can join in or just listen. They also have online/phone social coffee mornings and afternoons and quizzes. If you’re feeling isolated, we can match you with a telephone befriender volunteer.
    If you would like to volunteer to help during Covid-19, we can find opportunities for you. Please email [email protected] or [email protected]

What is Self-Care ?

Self-Care is an approach to health and wellbeing which helps you to keep yourself well.

Can the Self-Care services help me?

The Community Living Well programme helps people to take more control of their mental health and physical wellbeing and build social contact access to community, leisure, education, arts and volunteering opportunities. There is a range of different Self-Care services that can be accessed through Community Living Well. Details of each are listed below, including contact details for further information.

How can I sign up to a Self-Care service?

You can refer to the self-care services via this referral form.

Community Living Well Self-Care Services 2019/20

The Clement James Centre

The Clement James Centre welcomes you to our wellbeing programme. Take part in a variety of one-off workshops, ongoing activities and events at our friendly centre. A great chance for you to build confidence, relax and connect with others.

When
By appointment: Contact The Clement James Centre

Where
95 Sirdar Rd, Notting Hill, W11 4EQ

Further Information
Organisation: The Clement James Centre
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 7221 8810

Emotional and Practical Help in your Language

A service offered only for Arabic (including Moroccan and Sudanese dialects), Bangla, Farsi, French, Somali and Spanish speakers to provide emotional support and help with practical problems, including help to access other services.

When
By appointment: Contact BME Health Forum

Where
Church Street Neighbourhood Centre, Cherwell House, Penfold Street, NW8 8PT

Further Information
Organisation: BME Health Forum
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0795 8479 217

Massage and Reflexology

In partnership with Community Massage London, SMART is offering centre-based therapies to help you relax and unwind. Therapies on offer include Indian head massage, reflexology and seated massage.

When and Where
2nd Tuesday of the month 1:15—5:15pm at ADKC, Whitstable House, Silchester Rd W10 6SB

Thursday 27th September then every

4th Thursday of the month 1:00-5:00pm at SMART, The Basement, 15 Gertrude Street SW10 0JN

Further Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Alda on 07544 108 406. Please leave a message if you can’t get through or send a text or book online here 

My Recipe, My Story

Based at the Beethoven Centre , this activity group for women of diverse backgrounds provides a space to explore the powerful stories that are at the heart of your favourite recipes with others in the community.

When
By appointment: Contact Central London Youth Development

Where
Beethoven Centre, Queen’s Park, Third Ave, W10 4JL

Further Information
Organisation: Central London Youth Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0790 3865 156

Volunteering on Prescription

Meet people, share skills and interests and improve your wellbeing through volunteering tailored to your needs. At the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea we build your programme around you and what you like!

When
By appointment: Contact Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea

Contact
Organisation: Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 8960 3722

Well Read

Well Read is a community play-reading programme that is open to all. It provides an opportunity to meet other local people and read different stories in a friendly and supportive environment..

When
By appointment: Contact Playground Theatre

Where
8 Latimer Industrial Estate, Latimer Rd, London W10 6RQ

Further Information
Organisation: Playground Theatre
Email: [email protected]