Services for Adults

It’s important that all residents can access services that prevent or delay their care needs from becoming more serious.

The below activities are run by City Connections. Please email City Connections or call 0203 957 9844 if you would like more information about any of them.

Digital City Friends

Drop in on Thursdays at 4pm.

Golden Lane Community Centre.

A 1:1 digital support session to improve your digital skills, safety and confidence. You can get help with issues on your mobile, laptop or I-Pad. 

Portsoken Women's Group

Wednesdays at 11am.

Portsoken Community Centre.

The Portsoken Women's Group offers a welcoming space for women to gather and engage in a variety of activities, including chair exercises, crochet, and embroidery. It's a wonderful opportunity for women in the community to connect, unwind, and explore their creative interests together.

Mansell Street Men's Group

The Mansell Street Men's group has been paused until further notice.

City Boardgamers

Every first Wednesday of the month.

Barbican Foyer.

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a beginner looking to learn, our boardgame group is open to all! There are a variety of games for people to play including Mahjong, Scrabble, Settlers of Catan and more!

Thursday Club

Every other Thursday at 2pm.

Sir Ralph Perring Room.

The Thursday Club welcomes people from the City to come together and immerse themselves in the world of poetry. Participants enjoy meaningful discussions over a cup of tea, fostering a vibrant community.

Virtual Walking Tour

Virtual Walking Tours have been paused until further notice.

Young Carers Activity Club

Every other Monday at 4pm plus trips.

The Young Carers Activity Club is a fortnightly activity that gives young caregivers an escape from their responsibilities as they go on exciting outings. This initiative provides a well-deserved break for young carers, offering them a chance to unwind, connect with peers, and create cherished memories.

City Connections can complete a Community Support Assessment with you to determine your needs and what support is available in your local community. For example, there may be a free or cheap exercise class that can help you with physical activity needs.

Please email City Connections or call 0203 957 9844 if you would like more information.

Going into hospital can be a daunting time and it’s easy to feel alone or not sure about your care. Equally, leaving hospital can leave you with questions and worries. 

The Community Care Navigator, provided by City Connections, will help you to get the right support at the right time and help you to access that support, all with the aim to ensure you have a safe discharge and reduce chances of hospital readmission in the future.

They do this by putting you at the heart and by linking in with Adult Social Care Social Workers and other Health and Social Care partners.

Please email City Connections or call 0203 957 9844 if you would like more information.

The Carers connections service offers a wide range of assistance for carers, including:

• Access to entitlements: Helping carers understand and access their rights and benefits.
• Information and advice: Providing guidance on a variety of issues that carers may face.
• Advocacy: Representing and championing the needs and rights of carers.
• Weekly drop-in sessions: Offering regular, accessible opportunities for carers to engage with the service.
• Referral services: Acting as a central point for carers to access various forms of support.

The Carers Support Coordinator plays a crucial role in this service by providing one-on-one support, identifying additional entitlements, offering basic welfare rights advice, and guiding carers to more comprehensive community resources.

Additionally, the service organises the City Carers Forum to amplify the voices of carers and shape the service delivery.

This holistic approach ensures that carers receive the support they need and have their voices heard.

For further information or to access support please email Angela Wareham, Carers Connections Coordinator, visit the Carers Connections website or call 07380 182 458.

The Forget Me Not Project 17 runs weekly sessions (every Tuesday at Golden Lane Community Centre, EC1Y 0SA, 2 till 4pm) for anyone with memory issues, depression, is living with a terminal condition, or disability and therefore suffers from loneliness and isolation and their carers.

The sessions include various mind and memory stimulating activities (singing, music, dance etc.), and exercise, followed by hot, nutritious refreshments and socialising.

The aims are to beat loneliness, improve motivation, boost energy and keep physically and mentally active.

If you would like to know more, visit the Forget Me Not website, call 07815 688335 or email the Forget Me Not Project 17.

Age UK City of London focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections so that people can enjoy growing older in the City of London.

They do this by helping older people to maintain an active independent life, develop new friendships and interests and make the most of living in the City.

They offer a wide range of health and wellbeing activities such as health walks, cultural visits, coffee afternoons, film screenings, craft and more. They can help you to get online through the Digital Inclusion Project and also on offer is Zoom Yoga and a monthly online Art Discussion Group for those that can’t attend in person sessions.

If you would like more information email Alice Westlake or call 0203 488 6884.