Looking after your physical health

It’s really important to look after your physical health during social distancing.

Looking after your body whilst working from home

Posture tips for laptop users: list of tips from the NHS
Temporary Working at Home Guidance from HSE- Workstation Setup: Video

Maintain your fitness- workout videos

Stretches for flexibility

Maintain your fitness-live classes

Healthy Generations are providing live exercise classes via Zoom:

Keep-fit with Peter: Every Thursday 6.30-7.30pm.
Pilates with Alice: Every Thursday 11.30am-12.30pm.
Pilates with Emma: Every Friday 9.30am-10.30am.
Chair Yoga with Jesica: Every Monday 2.00pm-3.00pm- in Partnership with East of Eden.
Balance and movement practice with Jessica: Every Tuesday 12.30pm-1.30pm.
Chair Yoga with Jessica: Every Friday 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

Using Zoom

Get some help to use Zoom:

Zoom class to learn Zoom! With Peter partnership with IPF (Islington Pensioners Forum) Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm. Email [email protected] or a text to 0757 978 5053 and he will send back the URL you can copy and paste into your browser - with full instructions!
Read our guide to using Zoom here.

Help inform the support we provide

Please help us to deliver the best support possible during this time, by taking this short survey: https://stuartlowtrust.typeform.com/to/BFpisk

Disclaimer:

Take care when exercising.

If you don't already exercise regularly, then listen to your body and take it slowly at first.

These links are designed for guidance and motivational purposes.

This is not medical or professional health advice. Talk to a doctor or medical professional if you are unsure about the suitability of these workouts.

Latest

Time to Talk Pilot

In March 2021, Stuart Low Trust launched a ‘Time to Talk’ pilot to create an opportunity for the Participants to socialise and connect with others as would naturally have occurred when activities were running face-to-face. This report summarises the aims and outcome of the pilot.
Participant Voice: How Stuart Low Trust responds to Participant Feedback

Stuart Low Trust listens to its participant's feedback carefully, to ensure participants receive the services they wish to see. Stuart Low Trust aims to adapt services, wherever possible. This report summarises how SLT responded to feedback during the period November 2020 to May 2021.
Diversity is our Strength this Pride Month

This year’s pride month is focusing on Pride in London’s values of Visibility, Unity and Equality - for all communities, and recognising how the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has been instrumental in championing LGBT+ rights. At the Stuart Low Trust, we recognise that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has made significant contributions to that movement as well as Islington and wider society.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: The Power of Nature

‘Nature’ is 2021's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. This could not seem more appropriate. Over the last year, in and out of lockdown, millions of people re-discovered that access to nature is crucial for our mental health. We've put together some tips on how to bring the benefits of nature into your life.

Ways to alleviate Stress and Anxiety

Here are some tips to develop a deeper understanding of how to improve your mental wellbeing when faced with anxiety and stress. Learning to respond to these feelings helpfully, enables them to pass more quickly and you can feel more in control.
Stuart Low Trust- Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We'll be delivering our activities differently during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more about how we are doing this and how you can take part.
An Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness can help us pay more attention, and be more present in all we do. By practising Mindfulness we can also begin to appreciate more, to develop more compassion for ourselves and others, consequently enriching our experience of life.
Mindfulness in Nature

Katy Connell, mindfulness practitioner and Friday event host at the Stuart Low Trust, feels there spending time being mindful within nature enhances the enjoyment of both. Watch the videos to learn about benefits of mindfulness and connecting with nature and opportunities to engage in guided mediations with Katy.
Visits to art galleries and museums during a time of COVID-19

We would encourage you to visit galleries independently, if you feel able to do so. We have written a set of tips to support with post-lockdown anxiety to help members of the Stuart Low Trust community ease into the ‘new normal’.
Parks in North London

There are lots of benefits of spending time in nature, with studies showing that it boosts your mental and physical health. So we have listed information green spaces in Islington as well as the surrounding boroughs.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex or Asexual (LGBTQIA), gender-fluid, non-binary, nongender, third gender support

You may feel alone but you're not. We've put together a list of organisations that support the LGBTQIA individuals. Use it to get the help that you need.
Looking After Your Body During Online Activities

During the COVID-19 pandemic lots of organisations, including the Stuart Low Trust, are trying to deliver their activities online. It's important to look after your body when sitting at computers, laptops or tablets for extended periods of time.
Staying Safe Online

You can stay safe online by taking a small number of security measures that will reduce your exposure to online threats.
Virtual Arts Visits

Enjoy the arts whilst social distancing with these virtual arts visits.

How we help

We provide safe spaces and community activities focusing on arts, nature and wellbeing, including out of hours.
What we do

We provide activities and safe spaces where people can connect with others and access to the support they need for better health and wellbeing.
Apply to Volunteer

Find out how to apply to volunteer at the Stuart Low Trust.
Facts and figures

Read the facts and figures that influence our work and the impact that we make.
Philosophy Forum

A Sunday Philosophy Forum, led by experienced philosophers from a variety of backgrounds.
Stuart Low Trust- Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We'll be delivering our activities differently during Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more about how we are doing this and how you can take part.
Our History

Stuart Low was a young Islington man who sadly took his own life in 1997 after failing to find the help he needed to cope with schizophrenia. His death prompted local people to form the Stuart Low Trust (SLT) to create better services for other vulnerable people.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: The Power of Nature

‘Nature’ is 2021's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. This could not seem more appropriate. Over the last year, in and out of lockdown, millions of people re-discovered that access to nature is crucial for our mental health. We've put together some tips on how to bring the benefits of nature into your life.
Diversity is our Strength this Pride Month

This year’s pride month is focusing on Pride in London’s values of Visibility, Unity and Equality - for all communities, and recognising how the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has been instrumental in championing LGBT+ rights. At the Stuart Low Trust, we recognise that the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community has made significant contributions to that movement as well as Islington and wider society.
Virtual Art Programmes

Enjoy the arts whilst social distancing with these virtual arts visits.