About
Talking Therapies counselling (new BAME specialist service, online/housebound service, Ukrainian refugee support group — spaces filled within 10 minutes of release); Grief Support (174 people, free bereavement support, evening and online sessions — one of only providers in Merton); Activities (709 people — Pilates, tap dancing, art, Walking Tennis, Kurling, Eid/Chinese New Year/Pride celebrations); Merton Moves exercise programme (200+ people, 6-week pledge, free); HomeFood Café (5,817 meals, organic produce from community garden, 20+ volunteers); Community Grants (508 households, appliances, bills, warm clothing, school uniforms, baby items); Befriending (connecting isolated people with local volunteers for regular visits); Merton Community Hub (1,532 calls, food and financial support signposting); Independent Living Support; Film Fridays, Men's Space, Ladies before Lunch free social activities; Community Garden Custom geography from upload: Merton, South West London, UK
Key Metrics
Key Outcomes
- All community services teams surpassed pre-pandemic support levels; more requests from younger people, BAME communities and men — more reflective of borough demographics; grant value per household increased as cost of living pushes prices higher
Geography
London