Bereavement Support
Cancer and End of Life
Bereavement Support
National Services
Bereavement Advice Centre
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
Child Death Helpline
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
The Lullaby Trust
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care – Greenwich
Cruse is the leading national charity for bereaved people. Cruise offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies face-to-face, by telephone, via email and online.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Cancer and end of life
National Services
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National Services
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
The Hospice is a local charity dedicated to providing free, high-quality, compassionate care and support for people with all terminal illnesses, their families, and their carers in the London Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley.
National Services
Marie Curie
Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.
National Services
Breast Cancer Care UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Compassion In Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Macmillan South East London Buddies
Macmillan South East London Buddies offers a 1-2-1 befriending service to people affected by cancer. This support normally takes place within the client’s home or it can take place in a public place.
National Services
Sue Ryder
Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.
Carers Support
Child Heath
Carers Support
Local
ACT Carers Group
Provides peer support, information and education. For carers of people accessing the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Greenwich.
National Services
Carers UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
Carers Trust
Works with a network of partners to support carers in their homes and communities by providing replacement care, advice and emotional support.
Local
Greenwich Mencap – Carer’s Peer Support Service
Provide care, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism and their families and carers.
Child Heath
Information Leaflet
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) provides a home visiting service to support young first time mothers (aged 22 years and under) from early pregnancy until their child is two years old.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Local
Welcare
Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich
This service provides mental health services to children and their families living in the borough of Greenwich. It also provides advice, consultation and support to the other individuals and agencies involved in mental health care.
Useful Information
Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats
This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.
Local
Xplore – Greenwich
Xplore is a healthy lifestyle programme for children, young people and their families. It helps kids become fitter, healthier and more active. It takes place once a week for 8 weeks at leisure centres across the borough.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Bereavement Support
National Services
Bereavement Advice Centre
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
Child Death Helpline
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
The Lullaby Trust
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care – Greenwich
Cruse is the leading national charity for bereaved people. Cruise offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies face-to-face, by telephone, via email and online.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Cancer and end of life
National Services
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National Services
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
The Hospice is a local charity dedicated to providing free, high-quality, compassionate care and support for people with all terminal illnesses, their families, and their carers in the London Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley.
National Services
Marie Curie
Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.
National Services
Breast Cancer Care UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Compassion In Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Macmillan South East London Buddies
Macmillan South East London Buddies offers a 1-2-1 befriending service to people affected by cancer. This support normally takes place within the client’s home or it can take place in a public place.
National Services
Sue Ryder
Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.
Carers Support
Local
ACT Carers Group
Provides peer support, information and education. For carers of people accessing the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Greenwich.
National Services
Carers UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National Services
Carers Trust
Works with a network of partners to support carers in their homes and communities by providing replacement care, advice and emotional support.
Local
Greenwich Mencap – Carer’s Peer Support Service
Provide care, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism and their families and carers.
Child Heath
Information Leaflet
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) provides a home visiting service to support young first time mothers (aged 22 years and under) from early pregnancy until their child is two years old.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Local
Welcare
Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich
This service provides mental health services to children and their families living in the borough of Greenwich. It also provides advice, consultation and support to the other individuals and agencies involved in mental health care.
Useful Information
Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats
This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.
Local
Xplore – Greenwich
Xplore is a healthy lifestyle programme for children, young people and their families. It helps kids become fitter, healthier and more active. It takes place once a week for 8 weeks at leisure centres across the borough.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Metro Diversity Charity
Metro Diversity Charity is an equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East.
Local
Welcare
Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Metro Diversity Charity
Metro Diversity Charity is an equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East.
Local
Welcare
Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA)
Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA) is the main source of help and information for people who live in the borough and are experiencing domestic abuse.
National Services
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
Local
Her Centre
The Her Centre provides free and confidential advice for women. It also holds weekly drop-in sessions (One Stop Shop) every Friday from 10am to 12pm in Woolwich.
Local
Housing for Women – Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services
Provide support and refuge for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Also provide a telephone help line for women nationally and floating support to women in Greenwich who wish to remain in their homes.
National Services
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Drugs and Alcohol
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Drugs and Alcohol
National Services
Addiction
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.
National Services
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Local
The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich)
The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich) is part of the Addictions Division and based at the Beresford Project. We provide assessment, treatment and advice for people, over the age of 18, who have complex substance misuse (drugs and/or alcohol) related problems. We care for people who live in the London Borough of Greenwich.
National
The Alcohol Test
DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Citizens Advice – Greenwich (Woolwich)
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Family Action – Building Bridges
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Greenwich Building Bridges addresses the often-competing sets of needs of parents, children and services.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
The Welfare Rights Service
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Family Support Services
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Family Support Services
Local
Families Information Service
Service for families with children and young people aged 0-19 (to 25 for young people with a disability or additional need). Offers information about childcare, activities and family support services. Provides a comprehensive outreach service. Also provides information on parental employment and benefits.
Local
FLAG Autism
FLAG is a local support group for families living with autism in Greenwich. They provide monthly drop in meeting sessions, to get full details visit website or contact Lesley Davis below.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
National Services
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National Services
Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.
National Services
Endometriosis
Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Useful Information
Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions
Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
Useful Information
Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
Local
Greenwich Diabetes Group
The Greenwich Diabetes Group brings together people with Type1 and Type 2 diabetes and provides understanding, help and support as well as opportunity to offer share experiences, shape local services and feed into CCG plans.
Local
Live Well Greenwich Line
The Live Well Greenwich Line is a free helpline staffed by local, trained health and wellbeing advisors who can offer signposting and support for: eating well, moving more, stop smoking and drinking less.
National Services
Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.
Information Leaflets
Emolliets
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA)
Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA) is the main source of help and information for people who live in the borough and are experiencing domestic abuse.
National Services
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
Local
Her Centre
The Her Centre provides free and confidential advice for women. It also holds weekly drop-in sessions (One Stop Shop) every Friday from 10am to 12pm in Woolwich.
Local
Housing for Women – Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services
Provide support and refuge for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Also provide a telephone help line for women nationally and floating support to women in Greenwich who wish to remain in their homes.
National Services
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Drugs and Alcohol
National Services
Addiction
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.
National Services
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Local
The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich)
The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich) is part of the Addictions Division and based at the Beresford Project. We provide assessment, treatment and advice for people, over the age of 18, who have complex substance misuse (drugs and/or alcohol) related problems. We care for people who live in the London Borough of Greenwich.
National
The Alcohol Test
DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Citizens Advice – Greenwich (Woolwich)
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Family Action – Building Bridges
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Greenwich Building Bridges addresses the often-competing sets of needs of parents, children and services.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
The Welfare Rights Service
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Family Support Services
Local
Families Information Service
Service for families with children and young people aged 0-19 (to 25 for young people with a disability or additional need). Offers information about childcare, activities and family support services. Provides a comprehensive outreach service. Also provides information on parental employment and benefits.
Local
FLAG Autism
FLAG is a local support group for families living with autism in Greenwich. They provide monthly drop in meeting sessions, to get full details visit website or contact Lesley Davis below.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
National Services
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National Services
Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.
National Services
Endometriosis
Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Useful Information
Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions
Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
Useful Information
Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
Local
Greenwich Diabetes Group
The Greenwich Diabetes Group brings together people with Type1 and Type 2 diabetes and provides understanding, help and support as well as opportunity to offer share experiences, shape local services and feed into CCG plans.
Local
Live Well Greenwich Line
The Live Well Greenwich Line is a free helpline staffed by local, trained health and wellbeing advisors who can offer signposting and support for: eating well, moving more, stop smoking and drinking less.
National Services
Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.
Information Leaflets
Emolliets
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Homeless Support
Hay Fever
Homeless Support
National Services
Crisis
If you’re homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, they can help you: find a safe home and settle in learn, get an education and skills training find work and apply for jobs look after your health and well-being volunteer and meet new people.
Local
Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR)
Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR) is an independent registered charity providing specialist legal advice and assistance to over residents of the London Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring Boroughs. un weekly drop-in sessions for initial advice and assistance.
National Services
Shelter
Shelter offers help to millions of people every year struggling with homelessness or bad housing situations through providing through their advice and legal support services.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
National Services
Homeless Link
National membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better, provide information on local support services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
Mental Health
Older People Support
Mental Health
Local
Bridge Support
Bridge Support offers mental health and wellbeing support services suited to the needs of the individual.
Local
Greenwich mental health services
If it is an emergency, and you are unable to contact your care-coordinator, you can call the 24- hour Mental Health Urgent Advice Line on 0800 330 8590.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich
Providing specialist evidence-based, outcomes-focused mental health service for children and young people aged 0-18 and their families in Greenwich
National Services
Rethink
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the only specialist agency in Bromley and Greenwich working across the boroughs with and for older people. It provides a single point of entry to joined-up, quality preventative services, activities and support that promotes opportunities, independence and choice to older people, adult carers and those with long-term conditions.
Local
Listening Ears
Listening Ears is committed to reducing isolation, loneliness and depression through activities and services that bring people together. By facilitating interaction, we enable people build connections and actively participate within their community.
National Services
National Dementia Helpline
This is a national helpline which is open seven days a week and they provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.
National Services
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Adult Social Care Team
For all general enquiries relating to adults and older people, or if you wish to speak to an officer about adult care support, please contact Health and Adult Services.
National Services
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Homeless Support
National Services
Crisis
If you’re homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, they can help you: find a safe home and settle in learn, get an education and skills training find work and apply for jobs look after your health and well-being volunteer and meet new people.
Local
Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR)
Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR) is an independent registered charity providing specialist legal advice and assistance to over residents of the London Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring Boroughs. un weekly drop-in sessions for initial advice and assistance.
National Services
Shelter
Shelter offers help to millions of people every year struggling with homelessness or bad housing situations through providing through their advice and legal support services.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
National Services
Homeless Link
National membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better, provide information on local support services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
Mental Health
Local
Bridge Support
Bridge Support offers mental health and wellbeing support services suited to the needs of the individual.
Local
Greenwich mental health services
If it is an emergency, and you are unable to contact your care-coordinator, you can call the 24- hour Mental Health Urgent Advice Line on 0800 330 8590.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich
Providing specialist evidence-based, outcomes-focused mental health service for children and young people aged 0-18 and their families in Greenwich
National Services
Rethink
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the only specialist agency in Bromley and Greenwich working across the boroughs with and for older people. It provides a single point of entry to joined-up, quality preventative services, activities and support that promotes opportunities, independence and choice to older people, adult carers and those with long-term conditions.
Local
Listening Ears
Listening Ears is committed to reducing isolation, loneliness and depression through activities and services that bring people together. By facilitating interaction, we enable people build connections and actively participate within their community.
National Services
National Dementia Helpline
This is a national helpline which is open seven days a week and they provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.
National Services
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Adult Social Care Team
For all general enquiries relating to adults and older people, or if you wish to speak to an officer about adult care support, please contact Health and Adult Services.
National Services
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening Service- South East London
Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Sexual Health
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening Service- South East London
Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Sexual Health
Local
GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health)
GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health) is the name for the contraception, sexual health and reproductive health service in Greenwich. Offer walk-in clinics, providing advice and information on all methods of contraception, screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and advice.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Local
Greenwich Sextual Health
The Sexual Health Website for Greenwich. Find information on local services.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
Smoking
Travel Advice
Smoking
App
NHS Smoking free – Mobile App
This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.
National Services
Smoke free National Helpline
Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.
Local
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
Youth Services
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Sexual Health
Local
GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health)
GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health) is the name for the contraception, sexual health and reproductive health service in Greenwich. Offer walk-in clinics, providing advice and information on all methods of contraception, screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and advice.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Local
Greenwich Sextual Health
The Sexual Health Website for Greenwich. Find information on local services.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
Smoking
App
NHS Smoking free – Mobile App
This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.
National Services
Smoke free National Helpline
Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.
Local
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
Women’s Health
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Local
Live Well Greenwich – Active for Health
Find some information on local services for all ages to help you keep active.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor
National Services
Live Well – Weight Loss Plan
Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Women’s Health
App
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an-award winning intervention in the form of a pregnancy and parenting app. Baby Buddy is also designed to support the communication and work of front line practitioners.
National Services
Family Action
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.
National Services
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
Local
University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Early Pregnancy Unit
Early Pregnancy Unit – provide specialist scanning and support for women experiencing problems in early pregnancy. Contact them if you would like more information regarding any concerns.
National Services
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.
Self Referral Form
Maternity self-referral – Lewisham and Greenwich
Self-referral form to maternity services. The quickest and easiest option for booking your first appointment is to refer yourself online using the quick and easy form.
Local
University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital- Maternity Service
The Maternity Unit provides care for women and their partners during their pregnancy, labour and after the birth of their baby.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Local
Live Well Greenwich – Active for Health
Find some information on local services for all ages to help you keep active.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor
National Services
Live Well – Weight Loss Plan
Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Women’s Health
App
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an-award winning intervention in the form of a pregnancy and parenting app. Baby Buddy is also designed to support the communication and work of front line practitioners.
National Services
Family Action
Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.
National Services
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
Local
University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Early Pregnancy Unit
Early Pregnancy Unit – provide specialist scanning and support for women experiencing problems in early pregnancy. Contact them if you would like more information regarding any concerns.
National Services
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.
Self Referral Form
Maternity self-referral – Lewisham and Greenwich
Self-referral form to maternity services. The quickest and easiest option for booking your first appointment is to refer yourself online using the quick and easy form.
Local
University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital- Maternity Service
The Maternity Unit provides care for women and their partners during their pregnancy, labour and after the birth of their baby.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.