© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property.

What is social isolation? An individual: lacks a sense of belonging socially has a minimal number of social contacts is deficient in fulfilling and quality relationships Impact on individuals Obesity High blood pressure Onset of disability Risk of substance misuse Cognitive decline Depression Increased risk of suicide Increased hospital admission Early admission to residential care People at increased risk People with long term health conditions Unpaid Carers People who are housebound People with Dementia Older people living alone Lone parents People with mental health issues

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. Neighbourhoods Connect is commissioned by Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) from The Better Care Fund in partnership with Haringey Council. The Better Care Fund aims to focus on improving well-being and enabling people to live well in the community. We’re a community based project, our aim is to reduce social isolation and enable people to be more connected to their community. We do this by connecting people to social activities, hobbies, well being services, hobbies, community groups and volunteering opportunities. We work with people aged 18+ We can support people to realise community projects and events or establish community groups.

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. We work in a person centred way and take an asset based approach residents meet new people and feel more connected with their community. Professionals can refer individuals to us if their clients are socially isolated or at risk of social isolation. Individuals are connected to tailored and relevant opportunities for them to engage in community activities. Opportunity to me new people and work with other members of the community on a resident led project. Benefits of social engagement: Improved mood Increased happiness Improved quality of life Healthier living Successful ageing Increased life expectancy Benefit to individuals

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. How we can benefit organisations We have a range of drop-in’s and events in community locations professionals can sign post clients to. We can host workshops, activity sessions and events in partnership with organisations or community groups. We can promote existing opportunities and connect residents to community activities and events to increase participation. We can connect organisations to each other to aid better partnership working.

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. Well- being sessions Sports and Parks Gardening sessions Referrals from organisations and professionals Groundwork’s Approach

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. HAGA’s Approach We have regular drop ins: Wood Green and St Ann’s Library We offer brief and extended lifestyle interventions We work with partner organisations to do targeted work with people at increased risk of social isolation.

© HAGA 2015 This document is commercially sensitive and is HAGA’s intellectual property. Contact us If you live in the West of Haringey with a postcode N2, N6, N8, N10, N11, N22. Please contact Rupal Shah: or call: / If you live in any other part of Haringey please contact Sarah Stamp: or call haringey.gov.uk/connect