Bereavement Support
Cancer and End of Life
Bereavement Support
Local
Ahada Bereavement Support and Counselling
Ahada Bereavement Counselling offers understanding and support to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and need help to adjust following that loss.
National
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
Local
Samaritans (Redbridge)
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day through their national helpline to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
National
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust provides emotional support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of sudden infant death.
National
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.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement.
National
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
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Death café
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Local
Macmillan specialist palliative care team (Redbridge)
The Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care team (Redbridge) works closely with health and social care professionals working in primary care such as GPs, district nurses and social workers. Provide specialist knowledge and advice to support patients who have progressive and life limiting conditions.
Local
Sue’s House
Sue’s House gives help to the need and distress of people diagnosed with cancer and people with other illnesses who can benefit from its services. Family, carers and friends are also helped. Services provided include: counselling, healing, relaxation, diet advice, supporting therapies.
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
National
Compassion in Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Haven House Foundation
Haven House Children’s Hospice has provided specialist care for children and young people (birth-19) who have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
National
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
Sue Ryder
Provides 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 Health
Carers Support
Local
Barnardo’s Indigo Service
The service provides support to young carers and their families in Redbridge. This includes: finding support that families are entitled to from local services so that the child’s caring responsibilities can be reduced. Supporting young carers to use local services such as sports clubs, support groups and health centres.
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.
Local
Redbridge Respite Care Association (RRCA)
Provide support to people with mental health and their carers living in the London Borough of Redbridge. They have fully trained support workers who provide care and information tailored to peoples’ needs, which includes support at home and a day centre for people living with dementia.
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
Redbridge Carers Support Service
Mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with a range of services, support and recognition.
Local
Redbridge Stroke Association – family and carer support service
If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, the Redbridge family and carer support service can provide practical advice, essential information and emotional support.
Child Health
Local
BCG Immunisations
The Paediatric BCG team are a team of nurses, support and admin staff based at Bernard House, offering BCG vaccination for the four London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Local
Child protection
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child you should contact the Redbridge MASH.
Local
Health Visiting Team
The Health Visiting Service offer support and advice on the following: breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating, bonding and attachment with your child, parenting skills, childhood immunisation programme, development reviews for your child to ensure that your child is reaching their full potential, postnatal depression, domestic and child abuse, medical issues, child or family, children with additional needs e.g. speech and language difficulties.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Information Leaflets
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.
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
Redbridge CAMHS
The Emotional Well Being and Mental Health Service (EWMHS) are Redbridge’s area based specialist mental health team providing support to children, young people and their families.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Bereavement Support
Local
Ahada Bereavement Support and Counselling
Ahada Bereavement Counselling offers understanding and support to people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, and need help to adjust following that loss.
National
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
Local
Samaritans (Redbridge)
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day through their national helpline to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
National
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust provides emotional support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of sudden infant death.
National
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.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement.
National
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
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Death café
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Local
Macmillan specialist palliative care team (Redbridge)
The Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care team (Redbridge) works closely with health and social care professionals working in primary care such as GPs, district nurses and social workers. Provide specialist knowledge and advice to support patients who have progressive and life limiting conditions.
Local
Sue’s House
Sue’s House gives help to the need and distress of people diagnosed with cancer and people with other illnesses who can benefit from its services. Family, carers and friends are also helped. Services provided include: counselling, healing, relaxation, diet advice, supporting therapies.
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
National
Compassion in Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Haven House Foundation
Haven House Children’s Hospice has provided specialist care for children and young people (birth-19) who have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
National
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
Sue Ryder
Provides 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
Barnardo’s Indigo Service
The service provides support to young carers and their families in Redbridge. This includes: finding support that families are entitled to from local services so that the child’s caring responsibilities can be reduced. Supporting young carers to use local services such as sports clubs, support groups and health centres.
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.
Local
Redbridge Respite Care Association (RRCA)
Provide support to people with mental health and their carers living in the London Borough of Redbridge. They have fully trained support workers who provide care and information tailored to peoples’ needs, which includes support at home and a day centre for people living with dementia.
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
Redbridge Carers Support Service
Mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with a range of services, support and recognition.
Local
Redbridge Stroke Association – family and carer support service
If you or someone you care about has had a stroke, the Redbridge family and carer support service can provide practical advice, essential information and emotional support.
Child Health
Local
BCG Immunisations
The Paediatric BCG team are a team of nurses, support and admin staff based at Bernard House, offering BCG vaccination for the four London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.
Local
Child protection
If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child you should contact the Redbridge MASH.
Local
Health Visiting Team
The Health Visiting Service offer support and advice on the following: breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating, bonding and attachment with your child, parenting skills, childhood immunisation programme, development reviews for your child to ensure that your child is reaching their full potential, postnatal depression, domestic and child abuse, medical issues, child or family, children with additional needs e.g. speech and language difficulties.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Information Leaflets
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.
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
Redbridge CAMHS
The Emotional Well Being and Mental Health Service (EWMHS) are Redbridge’s area based specialist mental health team providing support to children, young people and their families.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Redbridge French Speaking African Women
Redbridge French Speaking African Women (RFSAW) is a local charity that promotes social education and welfare of children and families. They provide advice on women’s issues including: benefits, housing and employment, domestic violence advice, translation and interpreting services, work places and volunteering. The charity also provide emergency assistance to service users in Redbridge including visiting the sick and bereaved. French and Lingala is spoken.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Redbridge French Speaking African Women
Redbridge French Speaking African Women (RFSAW) is a local charity that promotes social education and welfare of children and families. They provide advice on women’s issues including: benefits, housing and employment, domestic violence advice, translation and interpreting services, work places and volunteering. The charity also provide emergency assistance to service users in Redbridge including visiting the sick and bereaved. French and Lingala is spoken.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Domestic Abuse Aware Practice
The staff in your GP practice are trained to ask about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. Your practice is an ‘IRIS’ practice. You can talk to the doctors, nurses or other staff working here, if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.
The IRIS service is for all GP patients and staff aged 18 or over, whatever age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.
Social isolation can increase stress at home, impacting on you and your family’s well-being. Your GP practice is here to help you.
Please contact your GP for help and advice. They will refer you to the practices’ IRIS worker, the ‘IRIS Advocate Educator’.
If you are women you can self-refer by ringing Aanchal Womens Aid.
If you are a man you can self-refer by ringing Men’s Advice Line.
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
The Domestic Violence service
Everyone has the right to live free from abuse and fear. If you are experiencing domestic abuse you may feel frightened, alone and confused. Please know that you are not to blame and you are not alone. The Domestic Violence service provides a completely free and confidential service to help keep you safe and support you.
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.
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).
Local
Redbridge Health and Adult Social Services
If you are the victim of abuse, or you know someone who you think is being or has been abused, then it is really important to seek help.
Local
Refuge – Redbridge (VAWG)
If you feel threatened or at risk of violence there are services in Redbridge Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), provided by Refuge, that can help you.
Local
Women and Girls Network
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London service that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered violence including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), rape/gang rape, honour based violence and war crimes.
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.
Poster
WDP
Offer a free and confidential support service for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems.The specialist team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses as well as volunteers and peer mentors.
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.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Apply for Housing Benefit
Information on housing benefit application process.
Local
Citizens Advice Redbridge
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Work Redbridge
Work Redbridge provides information and advice to Redbridge residents to support them in finding work, training and volunteering opportunities or to explore self-employment.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Housing Advice (Redbridge)
The Housing Advice service in Redbridge manages homelessness and housing register applications. They also offer a wide range of housing advice, including landlord and tenant issues and prevents homelessness in all households.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Work Well
Work Well can help you to find paid work if you are experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Through regular, one-to-one sessions with a career coach.
Family Support Services
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Family Support Services
Local
Citizen Advice
Provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to help people resolve their problems with money, housing, employment, certain legal issues, and much more besides.
Local
Early Help Children and Families Team
The Early Help service works with children, young people and families where there are indicators of emerging difficulties or additional needs. These needs can include anything that affects the health, development, wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
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.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
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
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.
Local
Sensory Services Centre
The Sensory Services Centre (part of Action on Hearing Loss, formerly RNID) provides services to deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind people in partnership with other organisations.
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
Domestic Abuse Aware Practice
The staff in your GP practice are trained to ask about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. Your practice is an ‘IRIS’ practice. You can talk to the doctors, nurses or other staff working here, if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.
The IRIS service is for all GP patients and staff aged 18 or over, whatever age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.
Social isolation can increase stress at home, impacting on you and your family’s well-being. Your GP practice is here to help you.
Please contact your GP for help and advice. They will refer you to the practices’ IRIS worker, the ‘IRIS Advocate Educator’.
If you are women you can self-refer by ringing Aanchal Womens Aid.
If you are a man you can self-refer by ringing Men’s Advice Line.
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
The Domestic Violence service
Everyone has the right to live free from abuse and fear. If you are experiencing domestic abuse you may feel frightened, alone and confused. Please know that you are not to blame and you are not alone. The Domestic Violence service provides a completely free and confidential service to help keep you safe and support you.
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.
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).
Local
Redbridge Health and Adult Social Services
If you are the victim of abuse, or you know someone who you think is being or has been abused, then it is really important to seek help.
Local
Refuge – Redbridge (VAWG)
If you feel threatened or at risk of violence there are services in Redbridge Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), provided by Refuge, that can help you.
Local
Women and Girls Network
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London service that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered violence including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), rape/gang rape, honour based violence and war crimes.
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.
Poster
WDP
Offer a free and confidential support service for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems.The specialist team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses as well as volunteers and peer mentors.
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.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Apply for Housing Benefit
Information on housing benefit application process.
Local
Citizens Advice Redbridge
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Work Redbridge
Work Redbridge provides information and advice to Redbridge residents to support them in finding work, training and volunteering opportunities or to explore self-employment.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Housing Advice (Redbridge)
The Housing Advice service in Redbridge manages homelessness and housing register applications. They also offer a wide range of housing advice, including landlord and tenant issues and prevents homelessness in all households.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Work Well
Work Well can help you to find paid work if you are experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Through regular, one-to-one sessions with a career coach.
Family Support Services
Local
Citizen Advice
Provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to help people resolve their problems with money, housing, employment, certain legal issues, and much more besides.
Local
Early Help Children and Families Team
The Early Help service works with children, young people and families where there are indicators of emerging difficulties or additional needs. These needs can include anything that affects the health, development, wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
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.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
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
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.
Local
Sensory Services Centre
The Sensory Services Centre (part of Action on Hearing Loss, formerly RNID) provides services to deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind people in partnership with other organisations.
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
Local
Baby Bank (Salvation Army)
The Baby Bank is a collection of good quality second hand baby clothes and equipment available free of charge to any parent to help with the costs of having a baby.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Housing Advice (Redbridge)
The Housing Advice service in Redbridge manages homelessness and housing register applications. They also offer a wide range of housing advice, including landlord and tenant issues and prevents homelessness in all households.
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
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
Foodbank Redbridge
Provide an emergency three-day supply of nutritionally balanced food and support to local people in crisis who are referred to us.
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.
Local
The Welcome Project
The Welcome Project provides many services to men and women who are homeless from its purpose built Day Centre in Ilford. The project provides information, advice and guidance on a range of issues associated with homelessness; practical support; support with entering the job market; a nurse led clinic; counselling; alternative therapies and a chiropody clinic.
Mental Health
Older People Support
Mental Health
Poster
Lambeth Talking Therapies
IAPT offer self referral talking therapies for people experiencing mild to moderate depression, general anxiety and worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, traumatic memories and obsessive compulsive disorder. We also offer help with other problems including anger, eating, and relationship or sexual difficulties.
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.
Local
Southwark Wellbeing Hub
Providing information and support to anyone living in Southwark who is worried about their wellbeing, or that of someone close to them.
Local
Talking Therapies Southwark (IAPT)
“Self referral service which offer support if you are experiencing stress, low mood, depression or anxiety, or you would like to know more about self-help or talking therapies. Must be over 16 years old and registred with a GP. Please note they are not a crisis service.
”
Local
The Dragon Café
The Dragon Café is a mental health group which puts on exciting, well-organised and inspirational creative events and projects. They work towards developing ways of working together that help us all with our on-going recovery and self-awareness and equip us with new skills and experience.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Perinatal parent infant mental health service (PPIMHS)
The psychiatric component of the service works with women with mental health problems during pregnancy and up to a year postnatally. The psychological component of the service works with parents and children up until the age of three to address attachment difficulties to prevent complex mental health problems when the babies and toddlers become older.
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.
Useful Information
Talking from the Heart
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.
Poster
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Local
Work Well
Work Well can help you to find paid work if you are experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Through regular, one-to-one sessions with a career coach.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK Redbridge
Age Uk is an advice and information service which is free, independent and confidential to older people, their relatives, carers and friends. They provide information on issues affecting older people such as welfare benefits, community care, leisure and health.
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
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.
Local
Redbridge Older Person Floating Support- Care and Support (Outward)
Outward’s floating provides support to people in Redbridge aged 55 or over with support needs, according to eligibility criteria. They also provide a specific Asian elders service. Individuals need to be referred to the team, this can be done by professionals, family members or individuals themselves.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Homeless Support
Local
Baby Bank (Salvation Army)
The Baby Bank is a collection of good quality second hand baby clothes and equipment available free of charge to any parent to help with the costs of having a baby.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Housing Advice (Redbridge)
The Housing Advice service in Redbridge manages homelessness and housing register applications. They also offer a wide range of housing advice, including landlord and tenant issues and prevents homelessness in all households.
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
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
Foodbank Redbridge
Provide an emergency three-day supply of nutritionally balanced food and support to local people in crisis who are referred to us.
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.
Local
The Welcome Project
The Welcome Project provides many services to men and women who are homeless from its purpose built Day Centre in Ilford. The project provides information, advice and guidance on a range of issues associated with homelessness; practical support; support with entering the job market; a nurse led clinic; counselling; alternative therapies and a chiropody clinic.
Mental Health
Poster
Lambeth Talking Therapies
IAPT offer self referral talking therapies for people experiencing mild to moderate depression, general anxiety and worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, traumatic memories and obsessive compulsive disorder. We also offer help with other problems including anger, eating, and relationship or sexual difficulties.
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.
Local
Southwark Wellbeing Hub
Providing information and support to anyone living in Southwark who is worried about their wellbeing, or that of someone close to them.
Local
Talking Therapies Southwark (IAPT)
“Self referral service which offer support if you are experiencing stress, low mood, depression or anxiety, or you would like to know more about self-help or talking therapies. Must be over 16 years old and registred with a GP. Please note they are not a crisis service.
”
Local
The Dragon Café
The Dragon Café is a mental health group which puts on exciting, well-organised and inspirational creative events and projects. They work towards developing ways of working together that help us all with our on-going recovery and self-awareness and equip us with new skills and experience.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Perinatal parent infant mental health service (PPIMHS)
The psychiatric component of the service works with women with mental health problems during pregnancy and up to a year postnatally. The psychological component of the service works with parents and children up until the age of three to address attachment difficulties to prevent complex mental health problems when the babies and toddlers become older.
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.
Useful Information
Talking from the Heart
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.
Poster
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Local
Work Well
Work Well can help you to find paid work if you are experiencing common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Through regular, one-to-one sessions with a career coach.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK Redbridge
Age Uk is an advice and information service which is free, independent and confidential to older people, their relatives, carers and friends. They provide information on issues affecting older people such as welfare benefits, community care, leisure and health.
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
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.
Local
Redbridge Older Person Floating Support- Care and Support (Outward)
Outward’s floating provides support to people in Redbridge aged 55 or over with support needs, according to eligibility criteria. They also provide a specific Asian elders service. Individuals need to be referred to the team, this can be done by professionals, family members or individuals themselves.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening- Outer North East London
Providing free breast screening for women from the age of 50, on behalf of primary care services for Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering.
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- English
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.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening- Outer North East London
Providing free breast screening for women from the age of 50, on behalf of primary care services for Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering.
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- English
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.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
Local
All East Sexual health Advice & Support
They provide discreet, professional services at our centres across east London. Our services are fast, free, confidential – and on your doorstep. There are two specialist centres at Whitechapel and Stratford, and a number of local satellite clinics on your doorstep across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest. You can book appointments online.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
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.
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.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
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.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
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.
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
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise 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.
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.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Excercise Redbridge
Information on excercise programms in redbridge.
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.
Sexual Health
Local
All East Sexual health Advice & Support
They provide discreet, professional services at our centres across east London. Our services are fast, free, confidential – and on your doorstep. There are two specialist centres at Whitechapel and Stratford, and a number of local satellite clinics on your doorstep across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest. You can book appointments online.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
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.
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.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
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.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
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.
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.
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.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Excercise Redbridge
Information on excercise programms in redbridge.
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.
Women’s Health
Youth Services
Women’s Health
Self Referral Form
Barts Health- NHS Trust Maternity Services
Barts Health NHS Trust, offers a range of antenatal services across multiple hospitals and centres, (Barkantine Birth Centre, Barking Community Birth Centre, Newham Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital). Click the link below to find out more.
Local
Health Visiting Team
The Health Visiting Service offer support and advice on the following: breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating, bonding and attachment with your child, parenting skills, childhood immunisation programme, development reviews for your child to ensure that your child is reaching their full potential, postnatal depression, domestic and child abuse, medical issues, child or family, children with additional needs e.g. speech and language difficulties.
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.
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.
Local
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals
You can self-refer yourself as soon as you know you are pregnant (even when you see that first pink/blue line!) to our maternity services by completing our self-referral form.
National Services
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
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.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Youth Services
Local
Redbridge Youth Services
Information on youth support services available in Redbridge.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Women’s Health
Self Referral Form
Barts Health- NHS Trust Maternity Services
Barts Health NHS Trust, offers a range of antenatal services across multiple hospitals and centres, (Barkantine Birth Centre, Barking Community Birth Centre, Newham Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital). Click the link below to find out more.
Local
Health Visiting Team
The Health Visiting Service offer support and advice on the following: breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating, bonding and attachment with your child, parenting skills, childhood immunisation programme, development reviews for your child to ensure that your child is reaching their full potential, postnatal depression, domestic and child abuse, medical issues, child or family, children with additional needs e.g. speech and language difficulties.
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.
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.
Local
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals
You can self-refer yourself as soon as you know you are pregnant (even when you see that first pink/blue line!) to our maternity services by completing our self-referral form.
National Services
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
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.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Youth Services
Local
Redbridge Youth Services
Information on youth support services available in Redbridge.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.