LOCAL SERVICES: There are many providers and easily accessible sources of information for the prevention and management of comorbidities. One example within the South West London region, is a structured educational programme called The Prevention Decathlon aimed at helping people avoid being diagnosed with preventable long-term conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Specifically, the Diabetes Prevention Decathlon (DPD), is a ten week self-referral programme which provides a holistic approach and physical activity sessions for participants via either face to face or virtual offerings. There are many similar programmes offered throughout South West London, many of which are accessible via selfreferral, provide interactive supportive groups and available in multiple languages. Please see earth-europe tinyurl.com/222c94v8 for more information. Mental health has been a rising concern especially during Covid-19 pandemic and after. For adult residents of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and feel unable to cope, there are 2 local mental health recovery cafés in South West London offering safe, inclusive, free and welcoming spaces. Both cafés offer a walk in service with no need for an appointment. You will be met by friendly people who will provide not only a listening ear but also companionship and an opportunity to attend therapeutic support groups and sessions – more detailed information is available online at earth-europe tiny.cc/klt2vz Sunshine Recovery Café 296a Kingston Road, SW20 8LX 07908 436 617 [email protected] Opposite Wimbledon Chase Train station and accessible by a range of bus routes Some other helpful resources include Merton Uplift (self-referral), Merton CAMHS (for young people and adolescents) and NHS-Go Wellbeing app (16 – 25 year olds). The following page outlines a list of other helpful resources / services throughout South West London: 11 Northwest Merton PCN: The Green Pages
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