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Do you want to take control of your health and wellbeing?

We work in partnership with the NHS and GPs in Richmond to deliver Health in Your Hands.

This project empowers you to take control of your physical health, mental health and wellbeing. Our aim is to bring support into the community and ensure there are no barriers to accessing health and social care, as we know that health conditions are often impacted by social issues.

Our Wellbeing Coordinators can meet with you and find out more about what you want to achieve or change and raise awareness of community services and organisations that can support you.

They will focus on what matters to you and together you’ll explore opportunities in the local community that can help you feel better.

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We can support you to:

  • Identify what matters and what is important to you
  • Explore the factors that influence your mental and physical health
  • Access information, advice and guidance to manage your health condition
  • Understand your health needs through a community health check
  • Access a variety of community events that are free to attend

“A lot gets missed in the community and we unfortunately as GPs don’t have the time for detailed visits, especially when those with inequalities don’t feel able to access the service or know what services are available. Social Prescribing and the Health in Your Hands project are helping to reach out to that cohort and provide a holistic approach into physical, mental and social needs”

Dr Babeeta Staples, Hampton Hill Medical Centre

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August Outreach Schedule

Please note that some outreach activities may be available to organisation members only.

25th July 9am to 12pm Whitton Community Centre Food Bank

29th July 10am to 1pm Whitehouse Food Bank

1st August 11am to 3pm The Whitehouse National Play Day

5th August 11:30am to 2:30pm Hampton Inspired Hub Surplus Delivery Meet and Eat

6th August 10am to 1pm Fulmer Close Community Hub

8th August 10am to 2pm Age UK Twickenham Wellbeing Centre 

12th August 1pm to 4pm DAAC PA Housing Drop In Session

12th August 11:30am to 1:30pm The Real Junk Food Project (Ham)

14th August 9:30am to 12:30pm Heathfield Childrens Centre Stay & Play

18th August 1:30pm to 2:45pm Mortlake Power Station Foodbank 

21st August 2:30pm to 4pm All Saints Hampton

22nd August 9:30am to 12pm Whitton Foodbank

26th August 10am to 1pm TheWhitehouse Foodbank

27th August 9:30am to 12:30pm Barnes Childrens Centre

 


Get in touch

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Jenny Strickland

Lead Social Prescribing Wellbeing Coordinator – Health in Your Hands

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Euan Carter

Social Prescribing Wellbeing Coordinator - Health in Your Hands


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