Self-Care

What is Self-Care ?

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

Facilitated by Kensington and Chelsea Social Council

Well Read

We hold our sessions at The Playground Theatre café at 11.15am on Wednesdays. Fill in the self-referral form for full info – we’d love to see you there!

Emotional 1:1 support in your language

The BME forum offers a support package service available in Arabic (Moroccan and Sudanese dialects), Farsi and Somali. This service usually consists of 5 sessions offered over the phone. Please note, we cannot offer support in Arabic until December 2023 (updated 07/11/2023).

My Recipe, My Story

Activity group for women of diverse backgrounds to explore the stories behind their favourite recipes with others in the community. Every Tuesday 12:30-14:30 at WECH Community Centre Selbourne House, Ground FL 36A Elgin Ave, W9 3AZ. This is a drop in session – women are welcome to join us on the day even if they haven’t registered.

Wellbeing Workshops and Volunteering Opportunities

We offer a mix of self-care, creative and social workshops and events. Our programme also includes group Wellbeing Walks and volunteering opportunities, delivered by the Volunteer Centre K&C.

Massage Therapy

A 20-minute 1:1 seated massage or reflexology session or a 30 minute phone guided 1:1 meditation via phone/WhatsApp.

Online Services

The following services are currently being offered online or over the phone:

• Self-Care/mobility/self-massage via video sessions, mobilisation, guided self-massage, stretching, rehabilitation for pain and range of movement
• Guided meditation/relaxation, 1:1 sessions via video/phone/WhatsApp
• Welfare Call – 20-min Check-in and Chat to patients to see that they are ok, general chat

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 with 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

Emotional and Practical Help in your Language

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

When
By appointment: Contact BME Health Forum

Where
Over the phone or online

Further Information
Organisation: BME Health Forum
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07958 479 217

My Recipe, My Story

Activity group for women of diverse backgrounds to explore the stories behind their favourite recipes with others in the community. Every Tuesday 12:30-14:30 at WECH Community Centre Selbourne House, Ground FL 36A Elgin Ave, W9 3AZ. This is a drop in session – women are welcome to join us on the day even if they haven’t registered.

When
Every Tuesday 12.30pm-2.30pm

Where

WECH Community Centre Selbourne House, Ground FL 36A Elgin Ave, W9 3AZ

Further Information
Organisation: Central London Youth Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07903 865 156

Well Read

Well Read is a community play-reading programme that is open to all. It’s a brilliant way to meet other local people and read different stories in a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll explore different characters and worlds, all in the company of one The Playground’s fantastic team.

When
By appointment: Contact Playground Theatre

Where
Online or at the Playground Theatre, 8 Latimer Industrial Estate, Latimer Rd, London W10 6RQ

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

Wellbeing Workshops and Volunteering Opportunities

Meet people, share skills and interests and improve your wellbeing through workshops and volunteering tailored to your needs. At the Volunteer Centre Kensington and Chelsea we build your programme around you and what you like! Our online Wellbeing Workshops include Managing Anxiety and Worry, Relaxation Techniques, Healthy Eating and Cook and Chat, and Wellbeing Art – you can join in and have a chat, or just listen. They also have Wellbeing in Nature group walks in local beauty spots.

When
By appointment: Contact Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea

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

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. Click to see the flyer for more details.

When and Where

By appointment

Further Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07544 108 406 or 07790 115  491. Please leave a message if you can’t get through or send a text or book online here