One of the reasons health & social inequalities exist is due to people not knowing what support is available. Ensuring everyone can access health and support services is a key priority at Maestro & Hunter.
Our aim is to help our members address the social factors (housing, debt, employment etc) which affect health and wellbeing by providing a 1-1 support service which will help you get the right support, at the right time.
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As a growing organisation we are in the process of securing funds to help start our 1-1 service. Until this is off the ground we've put together a list of local specialist support services that can help with a range of issues. Keep reading to find out more or click on a topic on the menu.
If you feel you'd benefit from 1-1 support then please help us by Registering Your Interest
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Mental Health.
1 in 4 people in the Uk experience mental health problems each year
In London nearly 10% of children aged between 5 and 16 have some form of mental illness
People in low income households are 2-3x more likely to develop mental health problems than those from the highest income households
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For more information on Mental Health services in Camden check out this website-
If you'd like any more information on Mental Health Services in Camden, then please send us an email
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Physical Health
Only 31% of adults in London walk or cycle for 20 minutes or more on a given day
53% of adults in North West are obsese or over weight
Heart Disease causes 280 deaths per month in North West London. Many of these deaths could have been preventable
Approximately 159,000 people have been diagnosed with Diabetes in North West London
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Get Active Camden
Get Active Camden provides advice on how to fit physical activity into your daily routine and help you find free and low cost activities in Camden. Community activity classes include Tai chi, healthy hearts, healthy bones, yoga, badminton, swimming, free health walks, classes for women only and classes for older adults.
For more information on keeping active in Camden check out the Physical Activity Map-
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Children &
Families.
39% of children in London are living in poverty
1 in 10 children & young people aged 5 and 15 years old have a diagnosable mental health disorder
29% of children in the UK only do 30 minutes or less of exercise daily
In 2019/20, 23.2% of children in Year 6 were considered obese in London
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Housing.
1 in every 4 privately rented homes are not in good condition
9.2 % of London households are overcrowded
Evictions have been rising quickly in London, up by 79% in the last five years
The amount of London households living in
Temporary Housing has risen by 30% in the last 5 years
Housing Advice
Camden provides a range of housing advice services to tenants and people looking for accommodation including singles and families who are threatened with homelessness, private tenants, housing association or co-operative tenants and owner occupiers. Specialist advice on housing options and housing rights. They also assist with neighbour & environmental issues
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Shelter
Specialist housing advice service providing advice and ongoing casework on all issues relating to housing and homelessness. Includes any issues relating to private renting or social housing, eviction, disrepair, homeowners and mortgage arrears, problems with neighbours, housing register queries and housing options
Doorstep Homeless Families
DSF provide support to homeless families, living in temporary accommodation in the London Borough of Camden. They help with access to services to help with emotional and practical issues. This includes after school clubs, free laundry facilities, play & creative activities and holiday clubs
Debt &
Foodbanks
More than 10% of London households are affected by fuel poverty
58% of people in poverty in London are in working families
The costs of living in London is 15-58% higher than the rest of the UK
28% of people live in poverty in London (2.5 million) compared to 22% in UK
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Register your Interest.
Help us start our 1-1 Sign Posting Support Service