Enfield

Enfield residents – health and wellbeing support this winter

If you are a Newlon resident living in Enfield there are a wide range of local services you can access to support wellbeing and mental health all year round and during the winter months.

These include:

• Wellbeing support.
• Mental Health support.
• Cost of living support.

Enfield Council provide a really wide range of helpful information and support services which you can find at – https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/your-council/cost-of-living-support/help-with-managing-health-and-wellbeing.

This includes information on services and activities for people in all age groups, many of which are free or no cost.

These range from free activities for older people delivered in partnership with Age UK to details of a wide range of social groups and activities for people who could find themselves lonely or socially isolated.

You can also find advice on staying warm this winter, remaining healthy, and cost of living support.

The Enfield Wellbeing Network works in partnership with the mental health charity Mind to offer a wide range of resources for people concerned about their mental health or that of family members. You can find further information at – https://www.mindeb.org.uk/services-for-individuals/.

Physical wellbeing – active Enfield

Active Enfield offers a range of fun and engaging sports and health activities throughout the year for Young People (ages 5-18), Adults and Over 50s. Sporting and physical activity courses are both affordable and accessible; delivered across venues and spaces as diverse as schools, community centres, leisure centres and parks. All sessions are coached by qualified instructors with all necessary qualifications and checks.

Regular activities include free waking groups where you can meet new people as well as being physically active.

You can find more about what’s on offer at – https://www.activeenfield.uk.

Local places of interest

There are many local places of interest across the borough which provide free entry or a range of affordable events and activities for local people to take part in. These include:

https://www.fortyhallestate.co.uk/whats-on

https://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/

https://millfieldtheatre.co.uk/

How Newlon can help

Our Financial Inclusion team work to support residents experiencing hardship and to provide cost of living advice and support. You can find information about how the team can help you at https://www.newlon.org.uk/residents/resident-services/welfare-and-financial-inclusion/.

Volunteering with Outward

Newlon’s specialist care and support partner Outward work in boroughs across north and east London and offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities.

Being a volunteer helps the people we support live their best possible lives and is a great way for you to meet new people, develop your skills, and improve your overall wellbeing.

You can find out more at https://www.outward.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/.