Do you want to find groups and support in the community that might help you improve your health and wellbeing? You can find lots of local support from charities to social groups in the Phoenix Health PCN Directory.
Sociable space for older people
Mental Health Mates aim to provide an informal opportunity for both sufferers and carers to meet with peers and walk and talk without fear of judgment whilst getting some valuable time in the outdoors.
The idea for Mental Health Mates came from journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon, who set up her first local group in London in 2016. Now the #findyourwe campaign has enabled volunteer led groups to spring up all over the country connecting people dealing with mental ill-health and their carers, loved ones and families who are welcome to attend.
Prevention matters is a free short term service that will help you build a more independent and fulfilling life. Make friends, feel safer, regain confidence, remain active, develop hobbies, improve your health, be part of the community, attend local event, access a range of local support. – PLEASE BE AWARE, you are NOT eligible for this service if you have a care package in place.
The Gardening & Wellbeing Service offers opportunities for people of all ages to volunteer together with vulnerable and socially isolated participants in activities such as maintaining their own garden or growing fruit, vegetables and plants. This can be part of a supervised team involving a group of volunteers or independently on a one-to-one basis with the support of the gardening team.
The Gardening & Wellbeing Service offers opportunities for people of all ages to volunteer together with vulnerable and socially isolated participants in activities such as maintaining their own garden or growing fruit, vegetables and plants. This can be part of a supervised team involving a group of volunteers or independently on a one-to-one basis with the support of the gardening team.
Free, 24/7 confidential advice for anyone aged over 55. They offer advice on anything ranging from housing to finances and care. They also offer a telephone befriending service.
Doorstep befriending run by volunteers to anyone who is feeling down and isolated or in need of some conversation. They follow covid and social distancing guidelines.
Re-engage provides life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Clients are matched with friendly volunteers to help combat isolation and loneliness. This can be extended to social visits and shopping trips.
