Supporting Health & Wellbeing
At Ashford Place we work to support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across North West London with a particular focus of NW2, NW10 and HA9. As Brent is among the top 15% of the most deprived areas in the country, health and wellbeing within the community is a key area of concern for our charity. Ashford Place offers a variety of group activities, one-to-one sessions, and a welcoming space for open conversation with the intention of increasing awareness of practices for quality nutrition, positive mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Our clients usually face mental health challenges, dementia, homelessness, social isolation, or long-term unemployment (and are 18yrs or older). These challenges often exacerbate poor health and wellbeing and can be a barrier to accessing the support and information needed for a healthy lifestyle. We focus on BAME communities and faith groups who may face further exclusion from health and wellbeing services.
Key Achievements:
- Mental Health Support: Continued support for people with long-term mental health problems, helping them build confidence and move closer to employment.
- Dementia Support: Development of our Dementia Peer Support Project and dementia cafes, to build and promote a dementia-friendly borough.
- Community Outreach: Increased outreach via Zoom and doorstep interventions and groups in community spaces throughout Brent..
- Nutritious Meals: Served nearly 10,000 healthy meals in our Community Café.
- Counselling support: We have provided counselling support to 150+ people and have worked to reduce stigma around mental health through Brent Changing Mindsets
- Fitness: We have engaged 200+ members in our Fit + Well programme.
Check our What's On page to see the whole range of activities on offer
Health and Wellbeing Initiatives:
- Keep Well Project: Aims to reduce hospital stays by supporting community discharges and enhancing independence and wellbeing.
- Fit & Well Programme: Offers exercise and activities to help vulnerable, lonely, and socially isolated people in Brent become fitter, healthier, and happier.
- Physical Health Support for Mental Illness (PHSMI) Project – aims to increase access to physical health checks, follow-up interventions and psychosocial support for adults facing complex or long-term mental health challenges.
For more information or support, contact us at 07398741662 or 0208 2088590 or email us on [email protected].
We are grateful to our funders for their support to achieve our charitable objectives.
