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Community Opportunities, Reablement and Engagement Service (CORE Croydon)

How our service can help you

The Community Opportunities, Reablement and Engagement (CORE) Service provides recovery-focused support for adults in Croydon. Through our Reablement and Vocational pathways, we help participants increase independence, access community opportunities, and work towards meaningful personal, educational and employment goals.

About the service

The Community Opportunities, Reablement and Engagement (CORE) Service supports adults aged 18 to 65 living in the London Borough of Croydon.

We help people build confidence, increase independence, and access opportunities that support recovery, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Our support is personalised and focuses on helping participants achieve meaningful goals and take an active role in their local community.

Participation in CORE is voluntary. All referrals are screened to ensure the service is appropriate and that eligibility criteria are met.

We primarily work remotely and do not make home visits.

Services

Depending on your Pathway CORE staff offer variety of support options which could include:

  • Help to find social activities and groups
  • Exercise and relaxation opportunities and physical well being
  • Gain experience and confidence to apply for and undertake volunteering
  • Return to or prepare for education and training
  • Support to find employment
  • Help to retain current employment
  • Careers advice and signposting
  • Basic I.T. support
  • Arrange Befriending
  • Advice and guidance on the benefit system and Welfare reforms
  • Advocacy support for Vocational Needs
  • Referral to more appropriate services


**Removal of Barriers to Engagement is only as part of the Pathways.

  • Treatment type: CORE Service - Croydon Opportunities, Reablement, Engagement Service

  • Contact the service

    Site Location: Jeanette Wallace House Email: COREservice@slam.nhs.uk Phone Number: 07355927654 or 07929529779 or 07814250441
  • Disabled Access: Not Applicable Currently as all staff working virtually from home.
  • Address: CORE,
    Jeanette Wallace House,
    1 Edridge Road,
    Croydon,
    London,
    CR0 1FE

    • Other essential information

  • Conditions: Community Opportunities, Reablement and Engagement Service (CORE Croydon)

Pathways

Our Pathways

CORE offers support through two pathways.

Reablement

The Reablement Pathway provides short-term, recovery-focused support to help participants:

Develop practical daily living skills

Build confidence and independence

Develop resilience and self-management skills

Access community resources and local support networks

Receive advice, signposting, and referrals to appropriate services


Vocational Support

The Vocational Pathway supports participants to explore opportunities that contribute to recovery, personal development, and social inclusion.

Support may include:

Community activities and integration

Volunteering and befriending opportunities

Education and training

Employment support

Career development

Social and leisure activities

Support is tailored to each participant's strengths, interests, and aspirations.

Referrals

Important Information

CORE does not accept self-referrals.

Referral arrangements differ depending on the pathway.


Reablement Referrals

Referrals can be made by approved primary care and community mental health professionals.

Vocational Referrals

Referrals can be made by Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and other approved professionals involved in a participant's care.

Participants referred to the Vocational Pathway should be receiving support from secondary care mental health services.

If you would like support from CORE, please speak to the professional involved in your care.

What Happens After Referral?

Following referral, eligible participants will be invited to an assessment to discuss their strengths, interests, aspirations, and support needs.

Together, participants and CORE staff will agree personalised goals and develop a support plan focused on recovery, increased independence, and positive outcomes.

How We Can Help

Depending on individual needs, CORE may provide support with:


Accessing social groups and community activities

Building confidence and social connections

Accessing befriending services

Improving physical health and wellbeing

Football For Health

Exercise and relaxation opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Returning to education or training

Finding employment

Retaining existing employment

Careers information, advice, and guidance

Basic digital skills support

Vocational advocacy

Referrals and signposting to other services

Support with Barriers to Engagement

Participants accessing the Vocational Pathway receive support to address agreed barriers to engagement but must be linked to participation in vocational and reablement activities these include benefits, debts, and other advice.

This support is only available as part of active participation in the Vocational Pathway and forms part of an agreed vocational action plan. It is not available as a standalone service.