<![CDATA[welllondon]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk Animalcarpet RSS Feed generator <![CDATA[Well London Delivery Teams]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=404 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=404 <![CDATA[ This project trains and supports local teams of volunteers to empower people to take up healthier choices in each Well London area. Volunteers are drawn from diverse groups and help to foster a culture of “neighbourliness”. In phase 1 of the Well London Programme, London Sustainability Exchange and Central YMCA were the Well London partners responsible for delivering this project. What is it for? To increase levels of healthy eating, physical activity and mental health by encouraging people to take up Well London and other local activities and resources To increase levels of responsiveness of local service deliverers to community need How? Peers or “champions” with some existing relationships in a community are well placed to spread information about what is available, and to encourage their peers to take up services and resources. The project is based on social marketing theory, recognising that a ‘peer-to-peer’ approach can often be effective in motivating people to take up certain activities and even make lifestyle changes. Once trained, members work both as a local team and individually to: “signpost” people to services and resources, for example counselling services or a local food co-op act as advocates for people as they engage with service providers encourage people to take up healthier lifestyles Results so far? The Well London Delivery Team (WLDT) was a pivotal project within phase 1 of the Well London Programme. The project’s aim was to grow teams of about five volunteers recruited from each target community. This team of volunteers was trained through another of the Well London projects, ‘Training Communities’. Once trained, the WLDT acted as advocates for residents, signposting them to Well London projects, other services and resources and increasing the responsiveness of local services by engaging with service providers and providing a feedback loop. Achievements Key project in designing and delivering projects in many target areas Over 400 WLDT volunteers recruited (Target 100) At least 172 trained to RSPH Level 2 (Health Trainers): Example: The Well London Delivery Team in Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, trained 15 volunteers and made over 800 referrals to local services. 7 of these volunteers have now found employment. ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=282 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=282 <![CDATA[ ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=259 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=259 <![CDATA[ ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=265 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=265 <![CDATA[ Managed by LSx Barking and Dagenham - Heath LSOA co-ordinated by B&D CVS Ealing - South Acton LSOA co-ordinated by Acton Community Forum Enfield - Upper Edmonton LSOA co-ordinated by Enfield Homes Hackney - Brownswood LSOA co-ordinated by Manor House Development Trust Hammersmith and Fulham - White City LSOA co-ordinated by H&F PCT Kensington and Chelsea - Notting Barns LSOA co-ordinated by Allom and Barlow Tenants Residents Association Lambeth - Larkhall LSOA co-ordinated by Springfield Community Flats Newham - Canning Town North LSOA co-ordinated by East Potential Tower Hamlets - Limehouse LSOA co-ordinated by City Gateway Waltham Forest - Hoe Street LSOA co-ordinated by the drawing shed For more information about these WLDTs contact Jude Luckett, Project Assistant at London Sustainability Exchange on 020 7234 9405 or email j.luckett@lsx.org.uk . Managed by YMCA Brent - Kensal Green LSOA co-ordinated by Brent PCT Camden - Haverstock LSOA co-ordinated by Queens Crescent Community Centre Croydon - Broad Green LSOA co-ordinated by BME Forum Greenwich - Woolwich Common LSOA co-ordinated by Greenwich Council/ Barnfield Project Haringey - Noel Park LSOA co-ordinated by Haringey Council Hounslow - Cranford LSOA co-ordinated by Groundwork Islington - Canonbury LSOA co-ordinated by Connect Project Lewisham - Bellingham LSOA co-ordinated by Bellingham Community Project Southwark - Cossall and Brimmington Neighbourhood LSOA co-ordinated by Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum Westminster - Queen’s Park LSOA co-ordinated by Queen’s Park Forum For more information about these WLDTs contact Sheila Pryce , YMCA on 0207 343 1743 or email S.Pryce@centralymca.org.uk ]]> http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1057 http://www.welllondon.org.uk/index.php?resourceid=1057