Self Care Directory

Access Group
A group of local disabled people who campaign to make Kensington and Chelsea a more accessible place!
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Attend ABI is a service designed to support adults who have an acquired and non-progressive brain injury. It aims to support individuals and their carers to build confidence particularly through the development of new experiences and networks. The service is aimed at clients who have substantially completed their medical rehabilitation but who do not feel ready, or need additional support, to engage meaningfully with their local community.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Active for Health
Culturally appropriate diabetes programme for people from BAME backgrounds, which includes supervised walks, information & advice and cookery lessons.
To make a referral or to refer yourself please use this link - https://www.kcsc.org.uk/page/north-kensington-self-care-referral-form
This service is for those over 16, living and/or working in North Kensington who have been affected by the Grenfell tower fire.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Active for Life
Various activities on offer at several centres across the borough including Tai Chi, Badminton, Cycling, Walking, Yoga, Boxing and lots more.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Active Mothers
A class for busy mothers to enjoy a moment for themselves. Zumba classes, aerobics, yogalates – it is up to the participants to decide on the activities.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Activities for Adults RBKC
We offer a variety of opportunities for adults over eighteen years old to take part in sport and physical activity, including health walks, yoga, line dancing, and zumba classes.
If you are worried about your health and want to learn how to manage your weight or get fit, one of our special programmes could help
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Activities for People with MH Needs at Grove Resource Centre
The centre offers a variety of computing, pottery, sewing, recovery groups, a safe space (drop in), walking group, gardening and a women's group.
There are also Friday outings to different places
Opening hours
Office: Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm.
Drop in hours: 11am - 2pm everyday except Wednesday (by referral)
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Adult Spaces
Individual sessions for adults are available at community locations on request.
Dementia Specialist Art Psychotherapist also available.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Advice for those with sight loss - RNIB
Information on Attendance Allowance; Pension Credit; free TV Licence; benefits for carers etc. Provided by an Advice Team
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Advice/Emotional Support for Armenians
The CAIA provides confidential independent information and advice. Our Advice Worker is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday from 9.00am-4.00pm.
Due to high demand for our services we ask that you book an appointment with us before attending to avoid any disappointment. You can do this by calling us on 020 8992 4621. Alternatively, you can email us or make an enquiry via our contact form and we will respond at the next available opportunity.
MAIN AREAS OF ADVICE PROVIDED
Immigration Issues – OISC Level 1
National Asylum Support Services
Housing
Welfare Benefits
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham