Health and Wellbeing – Page 2 – Ageing Well Southwark

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Afghanistan and Central Asian Association

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association provides support, skills and knowledge to help communities live and prosper in the UK.

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Tennis2be

Food delivery, sport activities and befriending

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GSST Wheelchair Service

service can be accessed through a medical professional referral, or for existing clients by contacting them directly. Wheelchair and specialist seating service

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A helpline that links people to the right source of strength and balance building exercises to prevent falls. Can be community exercise classes (30 week programme) at local centres, more intensive classes for 8 weeks in a hospital setting (transport provided) or 1-1 physiotherapy at home if housebound or complex (provided by CRAFs – Community Rehabilitation And Falls Service

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BlindAid

Provides fortnightly home visits for people with visual impairments, for help opening post etc. Offer telephone befriending and supply some audio equipment

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Home sight

We are an essential healthcare provider, that remains open for all optical requirements.

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Southwark Council Sensory Team

Provide equipment with people with significant non-correctable sight loss in both eyes and/or permanent hearing loss.
Sight loss: canes, watches and clocks
specialist lighting, assistive technology, kitchen and bathroom gadgets Hearing loss: adapted telephones, flashing doorbells, smoke alarms etc

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Aaina Women’s Group

Support, information and signposting for Black Minority Ethnic and refugee women and their children. Includes welfare rights, housing, immigration, domestic violence, health, educational opportunities and training. Interpreting service. CV preparation and help with gaining employment. Parenting support. Health and fitness class, with creche. Sewing class Thursday 10am-12 noon.Guided Healthy Walks 1030-11.30 am.

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Coin Street

Excercise, gardening and wellbeing sessions for over 50’s

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Groundwork

Community activities and assistance with people facing poverty