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What is social isolation? An individual: • lacks a sense of belonging socially• has a minimal number of social contacts• is deficient in fulfilling and quality relationships
Impact on individuals
ObesityHigh blood pressureOnset of disabilityRisk of substance misuseCognitive declineDepressionIncreased risk of suicide Increased hospital admissionEarly admission to residential care
People at increased risk
People with long term health conditionsUnpaid CarersPeople who are houseboundPeople with Dementia Older people living aloneLone parentsPeople with mental health issues
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Neighbourhoods Connect is commissioned by Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) from The Better Care Fund in partnership with Haringey Council. The Better Care Fund aims to focus on improving well-being and enabling people to live well in the community.
We’re a community based project, our aim is to reduce social isolation and enable people to be more connected to their community.
We do this by connecting people to social activities, hobbies, well being services, hobbies, community groups and volunteering opportunities.
We work with people aged 18+
We can support people to realise community projects and events or establish community groups.
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We work in a person centred way and take an asset based approach residents meet new people and feel more connected with their community.
Professionals can refer individuals to us if their clients are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation.
Individuals are connected to tailored and relevant opportunities for them to engage in community activities.
Opportunity to me new people and work with other members of the community on a resident led project.
Benefits of social engagement:
•Improved mood •Increased happiness •Improved quality of life •Healthier living •Successful ageing •Increased life expectancy
Benefit to individuals
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How we can benefit organisations
We have a range of drop-in’s and events in community locations professionals can sign post clients to.
We can host workshops, activity sessions and events in partnership with organisations or community groups.
We can promote existing opportunities and connect residents to community activities and events to increase participation.
We can connect organisations to each other to aid
better partnership working.
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Well-being
sessions
Sports and Parks
Gardening sessions
Referrals from organisations and
professionals
Groundwork’s Approach
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HAGA’s ApproachWe have regular drop ins: Wood Green and St Ann’s Library
We offer brief and extended lifestyle interventions
We work with partner organisations to do targeted work with people at increased risk of social isolation.
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Contact us
If you live in the West of Haringey with a postcode N2, N6, N8, N10, N11, N22. Please contact Rupal Shah: [email protected] or call: 02079604283/07903 752826.
If you live in any other part of Haringey please contact Sarah Stamp: [email protected] or call 07891 572861
haringeyneighbourhoodsconnect
@haringeync
haringey.gov.uk/connect
