Community Corner remains open for walk-ins and appointments at the Violet Melchett Health and Wellbeing Hub, 30 Flood Walk, SW3 5RR on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Patients can be directed to the Community Corner in person, or by sending an email at nhsnwl.vmcommunitycorner@nhs.net
Community Corner offers:
- A community space that is open to all three days a week
- Weekly health and wellness events
- Informal social prescription and signposting to local community events and services
- Task-based support (e.g. Patchs, self-referral forms, blue badge applications, phone calls and general admin support)
Upcoming Events
We continue to run our wellness events from Community Corner every Thursday and have already have an exciting calendar of events planned for the coming months!
Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information or signpost patients who may be interested.
Thursday 8th February 2pm-4pm
Painting Still Life
Relaxed art session for all abilities with a focus on still life painting and drawing
Thursday 15th February 10.30am-12.30pm
Tea, Book Exchange and Puzzles
A chance to connect with your community over refreshments, puzzles and an exchange of books
Thursday 22nd February 2pm-4pm
Workshop: Maintaining Wellbeing
NHS mental health professionals lead a workshop all about what 'wellbeing' is and techniques we can all use to improve it
Thursday 29th February 2pm-4pm
Chair Yoga
Gentle, chair-based exercises with professional yoga teacher Gigi
Thursday 7th March 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Painting Patterns
Relaxed art session for all abilities with a focus on patterns
Thursday 14th March 10.30am-12.30pm
Wellness Walk: Tea & Tour of Chelsea Physic Garden
Enjoy a free walking tour of London's oldest botanical gardens (see more here)
Patients can sign up (or be signed up!) in person at Community Corner, by calling our new phone line on 020 3621 4434, online through our Eventbrite, or by emailing us at nhsnwl.vmcommunitycorner@nhs.net.
Community Corner Phone Line & Earl's Court Service
We are delighted to announce the launch of our community corner phone line. This will be a great way for both patients and colleagues to keep up to date with and sign up to our events, book appointments, and access information. We can be reached on 020 3621 4434, and lines will be open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
We are also finalising plans to launch our Community Corner satellite service at Earl's Court Health and Wellbeing Hub and will announce this shortly.
As ever if you have any questions about our service or the events we run, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Warm wishes,
The Community Corner Team
Violet Melchett Health & Wellbeing Hub
* nhsnwl.vmcommunitycorner@nhs.net
020 3621 4434
People can book on to our events by emailing us or via our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/o/violet-melchett-health-and-wellbeing-hub-58961309143
Community Corner continues to work on extending its service to Earl’s Court Health and Wellbeing hub, starting with one day a week. Please keep an eye out for updates regarding these satellite sessions.