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Claremont aims to improve the quality of life for isolated older people through a range of services and by putting authentic relationships at the heart of their work. Through a Relational Approach, they deliver excellent, evidenced psychological well-being outcomes for many hundreds of isolated older people from Islington each year. They are passionate about co-developing […]
“Better than drugs or counselling” ~ The Stuart Low Trust’s positive effect on mental health
Stuart Low was a young Islington man who sadly took his own life in 1997 after failing to find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia. His death prompted local people to form the Stuart Low Trust (SLT). Their aim was to create social therapeutic activities for vulnerable, local people. One in four of […]
How Mother2Mother, run by Islington Mind, supports isolated female caregivers
Mother2Mother, run by Islington Mind, brings together isolated mothers and female caregivers caring for children or family with mental health problems. The project provides opportunities for women like Miriam to socialise, build networks and access specialist support. Miriam, 65, cares for a son with a severe mental health diagnosis. She was finding that her responsibilities […]
The Men’s Grub Club working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation
The Men’s Grub Club, run by Cook for Good is an organisation working to tackle food insecurity, barriers to work and social isolation on the Priory Green Estate. The Men’s Grub Club is a programme for older men on the estate, particularly those who are retired, living alone, and socially isolated. They come together to […]
