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 […]
Health & Wellness Coaching for Chronic Pain? Local Hospitals Pilot Social Prescribing Programme
Wandsworth resident June said she has “regained control of her life” after living with chronic pain, thanks to a pilot health project with social prescribing services in hospitals. June was referred to the chronic pain service at St George’s where she started working with a Health and Wellbeing Coach, Sam. June’s problems with pain started […]
Wandsworth Council Double Cost-of-Living Fund from £5m-£10m
Wandsworth Council have announced that their support for residents to face the cost-of-living crisis has doubled, using careful budgeting to ensure that council tax stays low. Councillor Hogg said: “This week we’ve announced that we’ll double our budget for supporting people through the Cost of Living Crisis to £10m – making our response the capital’s […]
£250 Funds for Events Supporting Older People
The Brighter Living Fund started in 2021 to help Organisations hold Brighter Living Events for older Wandsworth residents in the month of October. In October, we celebrate the national events: Silver Sunday and Older People’s Day. For Brighter Living in later life, Wandsworth borough council will publish a programme of events spanning the month of […]