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.
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.
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.
"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
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HEALTH WELFARE ADVICE
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HEALTH CARE SERVICES (NHS nurse + free HIV testing)
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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
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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 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 comes every 3rd Friday of the month with an interpreter.
HIV testing & advice: We also provide monthly sessions for free HIV tests in partnership with NAZ Latina. Check our calendar below for the next dates. BEFRIENDINGThe befriending project offers emotional support to those feeling isolated from their communities. Befrienders 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 FRIENDLY EAR/ COUNSELLING
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CALENDAR
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PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
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MEET OUR TEAM
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Kiara Assaraf
Project Coordinator Portuguese speaker Kiara 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! |
Paroma Deb
Befriending Project Coordinator Volunteer Spanish Speaker Paroma learnt to speak when living in Madrid. She currently helps to find volunteers and users for our Befriending Project. Domiziana Turcatti Volunteer assistant & Sociology Researcher Spanish Speaker Currently doing her MSc at Cambridge University, Domiziana decided to conduct a sociology research project with the Latin American community living in London. She helps out in the project occasionally and works on her research focusing on family relationships. Micael Santos Befriending Project Assistant Portuguese Speaker Micael at the moment is providing the befriending project with great help! From recruiting befrienders to organising the admin tasks behind the scenes! |
Rachel Hobbs
Reflexology Therapist Spanish Speaker As well as being one of the staff members, Rachel now offers some of her time for 1-to-1 reflexology sessions for our clients. Taline Schubach Art Therapist Spanish & Portuguese speaker Taline, of Brazilian origin is on a MSc placement and offers 1-to-1 art therapy sessions in both Portuguese and/or Spanish. |
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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 recruiting for the following positions: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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