Self Care Directory

We are able to consider grant requests for the following: White goods, beds & bedding, essential household items and other household goods, clothing (including school uniforms), baby needs, Ttavel expenses for hospital visits etc., contribution towards equipment and adaptations for people with disabilities (where there has been an occupational health therapist recommendation), vocational materials and training (where there is clear evidence of an employment offer), driving lessons/tests (where there is clear evidence of an employment offer), flooring (where there is an exceptional circumstance for people with disabilities), educational computer equipment/television (where there is a permanent or substantial disability/illness).
We cannot consider requests for: loans; debts e.g. catalogues/rent and Council Tax; bursaries; project funding; research; educational grants, bankruptcy & Debt Relief Order Fees, holidays, outings and respite costs; household repairs; rent in advance/deposits; funeral costs /headstones; removal costs: equipment and adaptations that should be funded by statutory services. We do not accept applications directly from individual members of the public.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
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The Grenfell Memorial Community Mosaic is a project initiated in May 2018 by ACAVA in partnership with Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre.

The mosaic is an ever growing installation situated at the base of Grenfell Tower. Each month a different community, faith group or school work with ACAVA artist Emily Fuller and local artist Tomomi Yoshida to create a new section to add to the artwork.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service is teaming up with the CNWL Recovery & Wellbeing College and Community Champions to offer a programme of free online workshops that focus on wellbeing.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
'grieftalk’, the brand new helpline from Grief Encounter, providing support for you, when you need it.
Are you a child, teenager or adult who has recently experienced the death of a loved one? Do you need to talk? You can call, email or instant chat with trained professionals at grieftalk, 5 days a week, 9am – 9pm.
Grief Encounter offers a flexible and accessible service, which aims to professionally care and respond to bereaved children, young people and their families via counselling, group activities, family fun days, residential camps and interactive online services.
Where they Work: Queen's Park & Paddington, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
This is a 6 week course helping traumatised women to understand and recover from the impact of domestic abuse. It looks at breaking the cycle of abuse by exploring what makes a relationships abusive. It works to increase confidence, enhance coping skills and self-esteem through sharing knowledge and peer learning. The course has been developed using input and feedback from our clients.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
A fun meeting to help people recognise the positives in life!
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Help for people who are isolated and struggling with their physical or emotional health by providing culturally-intelligent counselling, advice, and community support.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
The Pepper Pot organises health promotion talks and events, designed to be culturally specific to Black and Minority Ethnic groups. They raise awareness and educate members on the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions that a prevalent in these populations, for example stroke and diabetes.
The programmes are designed with the physical, mental and environmental well-being of members uppermost and many members find them to be a useful and friendly forum. The aim is to improve the quality for members whilst they are at the centre.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Healthwatch is commissioned by the three local authorities as the consumer voice in health and social care. We could support your request for ' we want to collect intelligence about the type of support services that can be provided' we could be keen to capture the gaps, how people are being supported with their health and social care and collate / escalate issues . Whilst a small team, we have an engagement lead for Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham.
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