CureComm - Live Life Project 25 (Greenwich)

During the height of the pandemic, I witnessed a rise in loneliness, isolation and emotional distress, particularly amongst men. Even after lockdowns eased, the suicide rate amongst men remained high. The heartbreaking reality, backed by research and lived experiences, played a huge role in the formation of CureComm. It confirmed what I already knew: we needed a safe, consistent space where men could be seen, heard and supported. This resulted in me developing the Live Life Project to bridge a gap in health and wellbeing services for men.

Our project supports men experiencing poverty, unemployment, mental health, learning and physical health challenges, people coping with grief and trauma, social isolation and those struggling to navigate the health system. Initially, the project focused on men, but due to demand we have extended our offer to women this year. The project includes interactive workshops, mind-body engagement, one-to-one and peer mentoring, a range of health awareness sessions and a link to employment support.

Being part of the Greenwich Be Well Programme has had a deeply positive impact on me personally and on CureComm as a grassroots organisation. It gave me the space to explore new ideas, receive valuable suggestions, and gain the support I needed to grow as a community leader. I have felt genuinely connected with others, experts and key services. It has helped me to build visibility and recognition for the community work we offer, and we are now much more connected to mental health services like Time to Talk, who are offering workshops within our site, which has been a game-changer for us.