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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.
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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.
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Reach and Connect launches Conversations Café 
Haringey Reach and Connect, Mind and Haringey Council launch Conversations Café for Over 50s.
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Social Prescribers - A Day in the Life
Social Prescribing Link Workers are located across Haringey in GP surgeries and community projects. Public Voice manages 11.
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What is Social Prescribing?
Social Prescribing was introduced into the NHS in 2019 to support those with long-term health conditions to find extra support and guidance outside of NHS services.
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Bowel cancer screening could stop cancer before it starts
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.
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Our new LGBTQIA social gets off to a flying start!
At the end of March Haringey Reach and Connect ran its first social for LGBTQIA over-50s at The Antwerp Arms in Bruce Grove.
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Lordship Rec hosts walking and cycling activities for Haringey residents
Every Friday you can enjoy either a walking or cycling group or maybe even both! Meet new people, get some exercise and enjoy the nature in your local area.
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Caribbean and African Health Network calls on community to get vaccinated
A group of prominent health and community leaders have made a joint pledge, in an effort to increase the take up vaccinations across their black communities.
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Energy Advice
Save money on gas and electricity, make your home more energy efficient, check if you're eligible for a grant, see what improvements can be made to your home to make it warmer, and stay safe at home.
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