Services for Adults and Carers
On this page you will find things to do to beat loneliness and isolation, support with being in and leaving hospital, resident groups, key support if you have become unwell or live with a disability, carers support and more all delivered by our partners.
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.
Carers Support services by Imago
Imago have extensive experience supporting the diverse needs of adult, young adult, and young carers across the South East and in London, where they are currently delivering carers services in Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich, Havering and Bexley. Their priority is always to ensure that the service is a truly local offer, meeting the needs of the local community.
Imago support unpaid adult carers and young adult carers aged 16+ living in the City, with emotional and practical support, individual support plans, information, advice and guidance, and regular online and in-person carer support groups and activities.
Imago are looking forward to meeting carers and raising awareness of the service to anyone who needs help and support with a caring role.
For more information:
- Call 0300 011 1965 to speak to one of the team or
- Email Carers at Imago
- Or visit Imago's website.
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.