To be effective in tackling health inequalities we must not just react to illness but also prevent illness by helping people to live well and stay well. Some people may struggle to access welfare and legal advice, (particularly those belonging to less advantaged groups). People need a good standard of living and protected rights to […]
Better mental health support for Mums in Wandsworth
Having children is celebrated as a joyful time full of celebration, but for many, becoming a parent can be destabilising, lonely, and even life-threatening. MBRRACE’s recent report shows that 40% of all maternal deaths (occurring between six weeks and a year after the end of pregnancy) are from mental health related causes. Maternal suicide is […]
Farewell to our VSCS Manager, Julie Bristow
We wanted to let you know that Julie Bristow, the Voluntary Sector Coordination Service Manager, who has run the VSCS since it started in 2020 is leaving WCA this week. Julie said: “I want to thank all the organisations within the voluntary and community sector for the support and engagement you have had with the […]
Collaborating For Healthier Communities, A Free Celebration Event!
Join us on 26th September, 4-6pm for a free celebration AGM event with great food, inspiring stories, and networking opportunities. We work so hard to make our borough a healthier and happier place to live, sometimes its easy to forget to look back and celebrate how far we’ve come!
Healthy Communities – new grant opportunity
WCA has been running a programme of activities to involve volunteers in delivering health messages to other local residents. We have offered a number of small grants to test different approaches to this. We now want to expand this programme and are looking for two local groups to host part time coordinators who will recruit […]
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