Greenwood
- Ward: Kentish Town
- Key Features: Centre for independent living
- Completed: 2019
Run by disabled people for disabled people, the Greenwood Centre is Camden’s first Centre for Independent Living offering activities and services to residents with all kinds of care needs, including:
- Modern facilities for Camden’s day centres
- Multi-sensory garden spaces
- Art rooms and a music studio
- Space to hire for community groups and social enterprises
This project brings Camden’s day centres under one roof so residents can access a range of support, make friends and take steps towards living independently. The building includes adaptations to cater to complex needs ensuring services are inclusive. The Camden Society also run a café, providing training and apprenticeships to disabled adults.
Testimonials
“I suffer from depression and anxiety and coming to the centre calms me down. It gives you structure and helps me refocus. I help support the men’s group, where we talk about different topics and issues. It’s like therapy.”
Greenwood Centre user
"I am really excited about being co-located with Camden Disability Action and day services for people with mental health support needs. Together we can challenge each other to make our services better and better.”
Greenwood Centre user
Awards and Recognition
This project has won 3 awards including the Building London Planning Awards 2020 and the European Healthcare Design Awards 2020.
List of awards
- Building London Planning Awards 2020 – The Borough Led Projects Award – Winner
- European Healthcare Design Awards 2020 – Health and Wellness category – Winner
- Construction News Awards 2019 – Project of the Year – Winner
Cabinet report
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Page last updated February 2025
