Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland promotes the well-being of all older people, over the age of fifty years, by helping to make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience and we are committed to ensuring they maintain their dignity and recognise their value as individuals.
Our main aim is to develop services that reflect the needs and wishes of all older people living locally.
We believe that dignity, privacy and independence can be maintained by providing opportunities for older people to develop new skills and knowledge, form and continue friendships and to have their views listened to.
Charity Link finds funding for local people in need who are experiencing financial hardship to provide essential items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines, beds, clothing, mobility/disability aids and in emergencies, support with food and utilities. These items improve wellbeing, dignity and standard of living and ensure that local people are independent, warm, clean, safe and fed. We work with 250 charities and community organisations to get the help to those who need it, when they need.
Creative Futures Midlands was set up to work with disadvantaged individuals to improve their mental health, well-being and life circumstances through teaching craft and life skills and the creation of community gardens.
Providing students, educators and researchers access to documentary media content as an independent museum and community comms consultancy.
Through the creative use of documentary media (e.g. documentary films, photography, audio, and new media) we co-curate exhibitions, events and immersive experiences that connect individuals with the world around them.
Working in partnership with FareShare UK, FareShare Midlands is the largest food redistribution charity in the region, feeding over 80,000 people every week. We receive surplus food into our network of warehouses where it is sorted, stored and shared with around 800 charities and community groups. These members turn the food into delicious nutritious meals, affordable shopping and food parcels. As well as food, our members provide other vital services to people living in food poverty. In addition, our Employability programmes offer training, work experience and interviews to people who are struggling to find employment or re-enter the workforce.
An inclusive, person centered approach to holistic wellbeing.
A range of empowering, solution focused, mindful programs, providing individuals with support for their mental wellbeing (both group & 1-1)
Our range of self care and self development programs, meet each individual at their own unique starting point.
All programs are delivered with passion and vision, motivating individuals to develop lifelong coping techniques & skills to empower them to actively work towards autonomy.
Long term support to all members, through our online group.
Benefiting individual wellbeing and that of their families and the wider community.
I am a senior social prescribing link worker.
As a Team, social prescribers take a strength based approach to explore 'what matters' to someone, rather than what is the matter. We aim to use our connections to support people to feel part of an inclusive community.
Since 2015, we have provided a range of supportive and therapeutic activities for adults living with enduring mental health issues in the Charnwood area. We work in partnership with other VCS groups (e.g. Carers Centre) as well as local partners, including Local Area Coordinators, Social Prescribers and the Integrated Care Network.
We run weekly Wellbeing Cafes as well as creative groups, such as the popular Stitching Well group, and the weekly Veterans Wellbeing Hub.
We provide emergency food & supplies for residents who are referred to us in financial crisis in the Harborough and Blaby District Areas and signpost clients to other agencies who may be able to alleviate their situation.
MHM has a hugely positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
It is our vision that everyone can access support for their mental health to live a meaningful life, in a society free from stigma. To make this vision a reality, our purpose is to provide innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.
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