Travelling Therapies

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The Caring And Talking Together Service (CTT) This project offers a breaks service and support to women Carers in Camden who are caring for an adult over 60 years with mental health needs. Following an initial health assessment by the project coordinator, eligible carers may be offered a personalised package of 12 Complementary Therapy sessions or combination including Talking Together sessions, appropriate to their individual requirements. Fees: Funded by L.B. Camden

Travelling Therapies Service The Travelling Therapies Service provides a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled experienced and mobile practitioners, for an innovative range of projects which deliver therapies and support to the diverse communities of Camden. This unique service enables some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated Women to access a selected range of Complementary Therapies in the comfort of their own homes and community centres, as well as supporting partnerships with other local organisations. • The Travelling Therapies Practitioners (TT Team) • The TT team consists of 15 practitioners. Each member of the TT team is a qualified and experienced practitioner, who has studied her particular discipline to a high standard. Each holds current indemnity and liability insurance and has undergone vigorous security clearance via enhanced CRB disclosure checks, to ensure the highest quality care, service and safety of our clients at all times. • The range of therapies available includes Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Ayurvedic Oil Massage, Shiatsu, Thai Yoga Massage, No Hands Massage, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Talking Therapies and more...! • Regular Classes such as Yoga, Pilates, Meditation can also be accessed via the Travelling Therapies Service, to promote healthily active lifestyles. • We are currently developing a pilot service for male Carers in the community. Projects covered by the Travelling Therapies umbrella include:

The Caring Breaks Project (CB) This project offers a breaks service and support to women in Camden who have caring responsibilities for a child/children 19 years and under with a disability or additional needs. Following an initial health assessment by the project coordinator, eligible carers may be offered a personalised package of 10 Complementary Therapy sessions, appropriate to their individual needs. AS THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN IS NO LONGER FUNDING THESE PROJECTS WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO RUN THEM. HOWEVER, WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING ALTERNATIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT CARERS OF DISABLED CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE - WATCH THIS SPACE!

Home Visiting Service This project provides a range of therapies at home to women who are housebound due to disability, poor health, old age or caring responsibilities. Following an initial health assessment by the project coordinator, eligible women carers may be offered a personalised package of up to 4 home sessions. Fees: agreed in advance with the Coordinator, based on a sliding scale according to household income and circumstances. Contact For information on Projects and Travelling Therapies Services, please contact the Practitioner Manager Coordinator: Ezra Burnette Women + Health 4 Carol Street London NW1 0HU T: 0207 482 2786 E: ezra@women-and-health.org Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 1-4pm