This week I joined a lunchtime quiz with our care leavers and not only was I inspired by their resolve to keep themselves connected and occupied, but I also learned about their cooking classes. Given the number of young asylum seekers we have, they are creating and sharing meals from around the world, inspirationally travelling the globe through taste! I am sure there will be a cookery book in the making here!
Six weeks into lockdown and our services remain dynamic, flexing in response to the latest challenges. Having ensured that vulnerable families across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea had digital access, we are now promoting resources that encourage face-to-face activities. Our children’s centres, family hubs and youth hubs have been busy sending out activity packs, puzzles and board games – as well as wellbeing packages for parents. We have contacted all our new mums, provided new birth packs and made sure they have a link worker through this lockdown period.
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