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Smart meter event 2 October 2023 with speaker and 4U2 banner

Smart Meter information session hosted by Haringey Advice Partnership and 4U2

The session welcomed 25 Haringey residents to talk about energy saving measures at the Chestnuts Community Centre.

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Co-working helps isolated Haringey pensioner

We hear from a Community Connector on how, through working with other organisations, isolated individuals can get the support they need.

Actors performing in a LegalAliens production

Social prescribing and the power of theatre

Lind, an asylum seeker, improved his mental health and language skills through a theatre company for migrants and refugees.

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Haringey Advice Partnership to run session on Smart Meters

Smart Meters can help you to see what you’re spending on gas and electricity. Join Haringey Advice Partnership to find out more.

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Improving mental and physical wellbeing through green skills

Growing Together is a six-week social prescribing program that aims to improve wellbeing through supporting participants to develop their green skills.

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Connection Matters Conference

On Friday 16 June 2023, Public Voice and Haringey Circle held the Connection Matters Conference, as part of a week-long programme of events for Loneliness Awareness Week.

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We all get lonely. It’s time to talk about it.

Haringey Reach and Connect proudly joined an annual campaign to raise awareness around loneliness, organising a special conference to discuss the issues.

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How weak social connections boost wellbeing

We all know the importance of family and close friends. What is less talked about, but possibly as important, are our ‘weak ties’. By Nick Herrick, Community Connector.

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‘Read and Connect’ groups – Improving wellbeing and mental health in Haringey

Following a successful pilot in 2021, Haringey Reach and Connect, through its ‘Read and Connect’ project, has been working in partnership with The Reader and Haringey Libraries to provide shared reading opportunities and sessions for people over 50.

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See what you’re spending on gas and electricity at a glance with a smart meter

Smart meters can show you how much you’re spending on gas and electricity, and you won’t need to take meter readings any more.

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Looking After Your Mental Health

If you are feeling stressed or anxious there are things you can do to improve your wellbeing.

Information and Advice

Dementia Friendly drop-ins happening this spring

Reach and Connect offers support, help and friendship in Haringey to people over 50. The drop-ins are dementia friendly and are running once a month.