Residents appreciate support offered at Cost of Living event in Holloway

More than 80 residents attended a recent Cost of Living event as part of a Holloway Neighbourhood Group meeting. There was advice on energy-saving tips, financial advice, welfare benefit assessments, employment opportunities as well as around mental health and wellbeing.

Residents were interested in the new term’s courses at the Recovery College. There are an array of courses focusing on the recovery journey, mental health conditions, wellbeing and self-development with some courses in person and others remote or pre-recorded. Residents commented on the helpful and kind support from everyone at the event. One person said they were anxious about leaving their house, but now felt more positive and pleased to have attended. 

If you’d like to find out more about similar activities in the pipeline around Islington, contact Philippa Russell, Mental Health Partnerships Co-ordinator at Healthwatch Islington and Islington Mental Health Core Team. You can email her directly: Philippa.russell@candi.nhs.uk