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For advice on how to access our Community Mental Health and Well being Project 
please call 020 7793 8399 or email us at 
wellbeing@ladpp.org.uk

Our vision is to promote a good state of wellbeing and mental health within the Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities living in London. We pay particular focus on the state of being healthy, feeling positive and connected, being safe and reducing social isolation. Our holistic approach enables individuals to build resilience and knowledge, in order to function in a civil society and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.
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We recognise that having access to quality healthcare is essential for everyone, so we offer free advice and guidance through our qualified advisers so you can access the community care and both physical and mental health services that are offered by the National Health Service (NHS). We also organise specific workshops to improve awareness of how to lead both a physically and mentally healthy life. The carefully planned sessions for 2019 include: Art Therapy group classes, Zumba and Alternative therapies to promote physical exercise and combat social isolation. Workshops on how to deal with long term conditions will also be available. 

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"I am very grateful to Ana and Kiara and the wellbeing Project. Thanks to the one to one sessions I am slowly resolving my personal life and learning about other organisations that can support me and my family. To have someone that speaks Portuguese with me and my children is very reassuring because due to my age and poor mental health I am unable to learn English."
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HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICES 
Nuestros servicios

HEALTH WELFARE ADVICE
Asesoramiento de salud

HEALTH CARE SERVICES (NHS nurse + free HIV testing) 
servicios de salud

We offer practical guidance to improve clients' wellbeing. We support clients with accessing health care services, benefits welfare and advice on disability rights, etc.  Our sessions follow a  holistic perspective and we will signpost clients to any service that can improve their wellbeing.This service is aimed at adults.

Mondays & Thursdays Drop-in: 10AM to 4PM

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES 
Terapias alternativas

​We regularly provide alternative therapies such as 'Anti stress therapy' and 'relaxation techniques'. In these sessions people learn how to better manage their physical and mental so that it has the least possible negative affect of their day to day lives. 

Art for Wellbeing (group): The workshops are designed to promote creativity through the use of materials and to enjoy the artistic expression. A moment to disconnect, relax, find calm and also to share with others.
  • These workshop are ran on alternating Fridays from 10:30-11:30am. Check our calendar below. Drop-in basis. 

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES WORKSHOPS
Talleres de estilos de vida saludables

We offer a range of weekly workshops such as 'Mindfulness' or 'Learning to Control stress'. In these workshops clients will gain a better understanding of how to lead a healthier lifestyle and how to better manage their health conditions.
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Mental Health Workshops: Learn more about how to manage stress and other complex emotions in our sessions taught by a therapist. 
  • They run on alternating Fridays from 10:30am-11:30am. Drop-in basis. 
​Nurse 1-to-1 consultations: Regular health check-ups are important to ensure problems are identified before conditions become too severe. We give clients the opportunity for confidential health check sessions by our registered NHS nurse. Nurse visits also give people the necessary info on how to register with GP, blood test for diabetes, medical advice and weight test.
  • She visits us every 3rd Friday of the month from 10am-1pm. Check our calendar below for confirmed dates and call us to book your slot.
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HIV testing & advice: We also provide monthly sessions for free HIV tests in partnership with NAZ Latina. Check our calendar for confirmed dates or email us. Drop-in basis no booking necessary. 

BEFRIENDING

The befriending project offers emotional support to those feeling isolated from their communities. Befrienders (DBS-checked) meet with their client once a week and provide company and emotional support to improve their quality of life. This service is specific for Spanish and/or Portuguese speakers.

To sign up and find out more email: Befriending@ladpp.org.uk

CALENDAR
Calendario

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MEET OUR TEAM

Monica Rowley
Project Coordinator 
Spanish speaker

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Monica is the project coordinator in charge or organised all of the services. She works 3 days a week on the project. 

Julia Rodriguez
Art for Wellbeing Workshop Leader
Spanish speaker


She recently joined our team! Every other Friday Julia delivers artistic sessions for our clients, offering a platform for them to express a range of emotions and thoughts with the opportunity for group discussions.
Fidel Mateos
Psychological Therapies & Workshop Leader
Spanish & Portuguese Speaker


Fidel is undertaking a psychology placement with our project. He delivers one-to-one psychology therapies for those in need of emotional support. He also run groups to teach the Latin American community how to better manage their mental health!

Micael Santos
Befriending Project Assistant
Portuguese & Spanish Speaker


Micael at the moment is providing the befriending project with great help! From recruiting befrienders to organising the admin tasks behind the scenes!
Adriana De Soto
Research and Evaluation Volunteer
Spanish speaker


Adriana ensures the project delivers services that are evidence-based. She collected feedback data and explores whether our services have a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

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VOLUNTEER WITH US

Our project is heavily volunteer based, therefore we are always on the look out for new volunteers to join us! We have a variety of roles available and are very flexible in order to meet ours and the volunteer's needs and skills. We are currently looking for:

  • Health workshop leader (Art, cultural and wellness topics).

volunteers.​If you are interested, click on the links to find out more or email our volunteer coordinator at: wellbeing@ladpp.org.uk

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