Health and Wellbeing
Safe Space at Boots Pharmacies
From 1st May, victims of domestic abuse can access safe spaces at Boots pharmacy consultation rooms across the country, where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice. The scheme is in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown. Domestic Abuse Charity, Hestia, says…
Read MoreTrack and Trace
The new NHS Test and Trace service is now live. As of Thursday 28 May, anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by the service. They will ask for information about: your household members people you’ve been in direct contact with people you’ve been two metres apart from for more than 15 minutes…
Read MoreFREE WEBINARS
The Redbridge Talking Therapies Team are providing very popular 1 hour webinars on zoom. The first 30-40 minutes content teaches techniques and the remaining 20 minutes is open for participant’s to ask questions. Sleeping Through a Crisis (COVID-19) May 21, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 4, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 18, 2020 10:00…
Read More5 Steps to Mental Well-being
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in…
Read MoreWELL-BEING SERVICE
Wellbeing support and shielding the vulnerable Redbridge Council’s wellbeing service is available to help and support the elderly and vulnerable who are at greatest risk from coronavirus in the borough. The people who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus are those with an underlying health condition.You can call the Wellbeing Service…
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