Bereavement Support
Cancer and End of Life
Bereavement Support
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
The City and East London Bereavement Service
The City and East London Bereavement Service offers free counselling to the following individuals and couples; any individual over the age of 18 who is a resident of the London Borough Tower Hamlets, couples who have lost a child of any age who are residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, relatives and friends of anyone who has died in the hospitals of Barts Health NHS Trust.
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
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
Local
Tower Hamlets Bereavement Support Group
Tower Hamlets Bereavement Support Group is a peer support group for anyone who has experienced a bereavement or loss. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where people can meet others who have had similar experiences. Everyone is welcome to share their experience and learn from the experience of others. The group meets once a month on Tuesdays.
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
East End Men’s Cancer group
The group provides support for mend with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.
Local
Macmillan Benefits Advice- Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall and Macmillan Cancer Support are working together to provide free welfare benefits advice to people who have a diagnosis of cancer in Tower Hamlet.
Local
Maggie’s Barts
Maggie’s Centres provide free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice cares for and supports people affected by serious illness.
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
End of Life Care – Tower Hamlets
Information on end of life care services avilable in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Macmillan cancer centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
The Macmillan centres provide confidential, drop-in service including one-to-one support, information booklets on all aspects of cancer, welfare and benefits advice, free guided internet access and details of other local and national support agencies and services.
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
Alzheimers Society, Tower Hamlets (for carers of people with dementia and memory problems)
Alzheimer’s Society provides information, advice and support to people with dementia and memory problems and their carers.
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
The Carers Centre Tower Hamlets
The Centre provides advice, information, assessment and advocacy service to carers of adults living in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Tower Hamlets Youth Service: Young carers and siblings group
The council’s Youth Service is operating the Young Carers and Siblings Group. Young carers aged between 8 and 18 years are welcome to attend. The project aims to provide young carers the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer. Provide young carers the opportunity to mix with other young carers in a social setting and engage in sports, leisure and social activities
Child Health
Information Leaflet
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Children’s services advice and assessment team
If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed through abuse or neglect you should contact the children’s services advice and assessment team.
Local
Healthy Start
Tower Hamlets provides healthy start vitamins for all pregnant women, new mums up to one year post natal and children until their fourth birthday through midwives and health visitors, some children’s centres and pharmacists. Contact Rita Virmani or Sumaira Tayyab for more information.
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Step Forward
Free & confidential services for all young people aged 11-25, living in & around Tower Hamlets, East London.
Local
The Gateway Midwifery Team
Intensive, specialist care provided for high-risk women during pregnancy. By appointment at various Children’s Centres in Tower Hamlets.
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
Doula project (Maternity Mates)
A project run by Women’s Health and Family Services that recruits and train women locally to provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of family life. Particular attention for women who are isolated and vulnerable.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Local
Early Help
Early Help provides support to families, early on, to help stop problems becoming more serious. Provide help with parenting, money troubles, emotional health and much more.
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
A home visiting programme for first-time young mums and families. Helping them have a healthy pregnancy, improve their child’s health and development
and plan their own futures.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Bereavement Support
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
The City and East London Bereavement Service
The City and East London Bereavement Service offers free counselling to the following individuals and couples; any individual over the age of 18 who is a resident of the London Borough Tower Hamlets, couples who have lost a child of any age who are residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, relatives and friends of anyone who has died in the hospitals of Barts Health NHS Trust.
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
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
Local
Tower Hamlets Bereavement Support Group
Tower Hamlets Bereavement Support Group is a peer support group for anyone who has experienced a bereavement or loss. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where people can meet others who have had similar experiences. Everyone is welcome to share their experience and learn from the experience of others. The group meets once a month on Tuesdays.
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
East End Men’s Cancer group
The group provides support for mend with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.
Local
Macmillan Benefits Advice- Toynbee Hall
Toynbee Hall and Macmillan Cancer Support are working together to provide free welfare benefits advice to people who have a diagnosis of cancer in Tower Hamlet.
Local
Maggie’s Barts
Maggie’s Centres provide free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice cares for and supports people affected by serious illness.
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
End of Life Care – Tower Hamlets
Information on end of life care services avilable in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Macmillan cancer centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
The Macmillan centres provide confidential, drop-in service including one-to-one support, information booklets on all aspects of cancer, welfare and benefits advice, free guided internet access and details of other local and national support agencies and services.
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
Alzheimers Society, Tower Hamlets (for carers of people with dementia and memory problems)
Alzheimer’s Society provides information, advice and support to people with dementia and memory problems and their carers.
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
The Carers Centre Tower Hamlets
The Centre provides advice, information, assessment and advocacy service to carers of adults living in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Tower Hamlets Youth Service: Young carers and siblings group
The council’s Youth Service is operating the Young Carers and Siblings Group. Young carers aged between 8 and 18 years are welcome to attend. The project aims to provide young carers the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer. Provide young carers the opportunity to mix with other young carers in a social setting and engage in sports, leisure and social activities
Child Health
Information Leaflet
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Children’s services advice and assessment team
If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed through abuse or neglect you should contact the children’s services advice and assessment team.
Local
Healthy Start
Tower Hamlets provides healthy start vitamins for all pregnant women, new mums up to one year post natal and children until their fourth birthday through midwives and health visitors, some children’s centres and pharmacists. Contact Rita Virmani or Sumaira Tayyab for more information.
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Step Forward
Free & confidential services for all young people aged 11-25, living in & around Tower Hamlets, East London.
Local
The Gateway Midwifery Team
Intensive, specialist care provided for high-risk women during pregnancy. By appointment at various Children’s Centres in Tower Hamlets.
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
Doula project (Maternity Mates)
A project run by Women’s Health and Family Services that recruits and train women locally to provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of family life. Particular attention for women who are isolated and vulnerable.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Local
Early Help
Early Help provides support to families, early on, to help stop problems becoming more serious. Provide help with parenting, money troubles, emotional health and much more.
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
A home visiting programme for first-time young mums and families. Helping them have a healthy pregnancy, improve their child’s health and development
and plan their own futures.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Blackfriars Settlement
Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity based in London SE1 for over 130 years that aims to create and provide community services and support.
Local
Children’s Centre
At Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Children’s Centre, you’ll find a wide range of activities and information on childcare, family support and family health, training opportunities and other support for families with children under five.
Local
Home Start
Home-Start Southwark is a Home-Start scheme working in the London Borough of Southwark. They provide high quality support for babies and children under the age of 5 in the most deprived areas of Southwark.
Local
Millwall Community Trust
Millwall Community Trust, established in 1985, works to provide sporting, education, social and healthy lifestyle opportunities to the local community in Southwark, Lewisham and beyond.
Local
Southwark Law Centre
Provide specialist legal advice, casework and representation in Employment, Housing, Asylum/Immigration and Welfare Rights Law, mainly for people who live or work in the London Borough of Southwark.
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
Time & Talents
Time & Talents is a local charity based in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels part of a community. We bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship through a range of services and activities that address social isolation, increase mental & physical wellbeing, and reduce divisions across the community.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Blackfriars Settlement
Blackfriars Settlement is a registered charity based in London SE1 for over 130 years that aims to create and provide community services and support.
Local
Children’s Centre
At Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Children’s Centre, you’ll find a wide range of activities and information on childcare, family support and family health, training opportunities and other support for families with children under five.
Local
Home Start
Home-Start Southwark is a Home-Start scheme working in the London Borough of Southwark. They provide high quality support for babies and children under the age of 5 in the most deprived areas of Southwark.
Local
Millwall Community Trust
Millwall Community Trust, established in 1985, works to provide sporting, education, social and healthy lifestyle opportunities to the local community in Southwark, Lewisham and beyond.
Local
Southwark Law Centre
Provide specialist legal advice, casework and representation in Employment, Housing, Asylum/Immigration and Welfare Rights Law, mainly for people who live or work in the London Borough of Southwark.
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
Time & Talents
Time & Talents is a local charity based in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels part of a community. We bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship through a range of services and activities that address social isolation, increase mental & physical wellbeing, and reduce divisions across the community.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Adult Social Care Assessment & Intervention Team
If you think you or someone you know is being abused or neglected you should contact the Adult Social Care Assessment & Intervention Team.
Local
Council’s Domestic Abuse team
The Council run a one-stop-shop every Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm at Idea Store Whitechapel. Key members of staff from the Community Safety Unit (Police), Housing Options, Victim Support Tower Hamlets, Hestia and a solicitor are present every week to provide support to people affected by 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.
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.
Local
Bede House
Support the needs of those in our local community. They run four key services: Learning Disabilities, Youth Work, Starfish Domestic Violence Project and Community Engagement.
Local
Directory and Information
leaflet with information on domestic violence support available in Tower Hamlets.
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
NSPCC Whitechapel
The NSPCC East London ‘Protect and Respect’ Sexual Exploitation Service is based in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The service aims to work with young people who are at risk of, have previously been or are currently being sexually exploited (work with 11-19 year olds).
Local
Step Forward
Free & confidential services for all young people aged 11-25, living in & around Tower Hamlets, East London.
Local
The Havens
The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
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.
Local
RESET
Reset is an integrated service which provides drug and alcohol treatment to Tower Hamlets residents aged 18 or over and support to family and friends who are concerned about someone’s drug and/or alcohol use.
Local
Drug & Alcohol Service for London (Previously known as Alcohol East)
Free and confidential services for local communities in East London. Anyone affected by a drinking problem can gain access to our broad range of services.
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
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.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Bangladeshi Youth Movement (BYM)
To organise educational, social, recreational, religious activities of a non party political nature, for the bene t of young people in particular, as well as the community at large, throughout the Tower Hamlets boundary and to provide facilities for such activities. To promote training and employment activities. To provide welfare rights/ advice/ information services.
Local
Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice for communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets on the big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Island Advice Centre
Provide advice in welfare benefits, housing and debt for residents of Tower Hamlets.
Local
Work Path
Work Path is a unique employment service for all Tower Hamlets residents, providing support for people at all levels of work, skill or experience.
Family Support Services
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Family Support Services
Local
Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets e
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice for communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets on the big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
City Gateway- Family Support
At their Stepney Life Centre, they run a full programme of family support for parents with children aged 0–5 as well as a creche. From tailored, targeted support to fun days and trips, our programme includes: one to one support, stay and play sessions, homework club, family holiday programme and much more.
Local
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial information and advice on a variety of services for children and young people (from birth to 25 years old), parents and families. The service operates a telephone helpline and drop-in service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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.
Local
Breathe Easy Tower Hamlets support group
Make new friends who know what you’re going through, and learn more about living with a lung condition
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.
Local
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
MECS is a NHS funded service available to all patients registered with a Tower Hamlets GP or who are a Tower Hamlets resident. The service is designed to offer convenient care for minor medical eye conditions.
Local
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (IAPT)
Self referral form for Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies. There service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist self-management skills to help you feel better within the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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.
Local
The Sight and Hearing service
The Sight and Hearing service helps anyone who is deaf, blind, who has a hearing loss, visual loss or a dual sensory loss. To access the services people must be over 18 years of age and live in Tower Hamlets. This service promotes independence, equality and inclusion by providing a personalised service.
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.
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
Adult Social Care Assessment & Intervention Team
If you think you or someone you know is being abused or neglected you should contact the Adult Social Care Assessment & Intervention Team.
Local
Council’s Domestic Abuse team
The Council run a one-stop-shop every Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm at Idea Store Whitechapel. Key members of staff from the Community Safety Unit (Police), Housing Options, Victim Support Tower Hamlets, Hestia and a solicitor are present every week to provide support to people affected by 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.
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.
Local
Bede House
Support the needs of those in our local community. They run four key services: Learning Disabilities, Youth Work, Starfish Domestic Violence Project and Community Engagement.
Local
Directory and Information
leaflet with information on domestic violence support available in Tower Hamlets.
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
NSPCC Whitechapel
The NSPCC East London ‘Protect and Respect’ Sexual Exploitation Service is based in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The service aims to work with young people who are at risk of, have previously been or are currently being sexually exploited (work with 11-19 year olds).
Local
Step Forward
Free & confidential services for all young people aged 11-25, living in & around Tower Hamlets, East London.
Local
The Havens
The Havens are specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
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.
Local
RESET
Reset is an integrated service which provides drug and alcohol treatment to Tower Hamlets residents aged 18 or over and support to family and friends who are concerned about someone’s drug and/or alcohol use.
Local
Drug & Alcohol Service for London (Previously known as Alcohol East)
Free and confidential services for local communities in East London. Anyone affected by a drinking problem can gain access to our broad range of services.
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
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.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Bangladeshi Youth Movement (BYM)
To organise educational, social, recreational, religious activities of a non party political nature, for the bene t of young people in particular, as well as the community at large, throughout the Tower Hamlets boundary and to provide facilities for such activities. To promote training and employment activities. To provide welfare rights/ advice/ information services.
Local
Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice for communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets on the big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Island Advice Centre
Provide advice in welfare benefits, housing and debt for residents of Tower Hamlets.
Local
Work Path
Work Path is a unique employment service for all Tower Hamlets residents, providing support for people at all levels of work, skill or experience.
Family Support Services
Local
Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets e
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice for communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets on the big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
City Gateway- Family Support
At their Stepney Life Centre, they run a full programme of family support for parents with children aged 0–5 as well as a creche. From tailored, targeted support to fun days and trips, our programme includes: one to one support, stay and play sessions, homework club, family holiday programme and much more.
Local
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) provides free, impartial information and advice on a variety of services for children and young people (from birth to 25 years old), parents and families. The service operates a telephone helpline and drop-in service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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.
Local
Breathe Easy Tower Hamlets support group
Make new friends who know what you’re going through, and learn more about living with a lung condition
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.
Local
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
MECS is a NHS funded service available to all patients registered with a Tower Hamlets GP or who are a Tower Hamlets resident. The service is designed to offer convenient care for minor medical eye conditions.
Local
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (IAPT)
Self referral form for Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies. There service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist self-management skills to help you feel better within the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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.
Local
The Sight and Hearing service
The Sight and Hearing service helps anyone who is deaf, blind, who has a hearing loss, visual loss or a dual sensory loss. To access the services people must be over 18 years of age and live in Tower Hamlets. This service promotes independence, equality and inclusion by providing a personalised service.
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.
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
Advisory Service for Squatters
Advisory Service For Squatters is an UNPAID collective of workers who have been running a daily advice service for squatters and homeless people since 1975.
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.
Local
Providence Row
Providence Row works with more than 1600 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.
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
First Love Foundation- Tower Hamlets
The First Love Foundation provides food, support and advice to local people in crisis. Each person is given an emergency donation of food (enough for 3 days) and the help they need to resolve their crisis. All food is donated to us by the community – schools, churches, individuals, businesses and at supermarket collections.
Local
Housing Options Service
Local council information, support and advice service if you are homeless within Tower Hamlets.
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.
Local
Whitechapel Mission
The Whitechapel Mission has been serving the homeless and marginalised for 143 years – including a day centre, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs.
Mental Health
Older People Support
Mental Health
Local
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
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.
Poster
Tower Hamlets Early Detection Service (THEDS)
THEDS is a small team comprised of mental health nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. They offer support to young people who may have concerns about their mental health. This is a self referral service, which can be done over the phone.
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.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Mind Tower Hamlets and Newham
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
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (IAPT)
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist self-management skills to help you feel better within the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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.
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.
Older People Support
Local
Adult Social Care Tower Hamlets
To establish what services are available within the community for adults with health and social care needs
Local
Tower Hamlets Early Detection Service (THEDS)
THEDS is a small team comprised of mental health nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. They offer support to young people who may have concerns about their mental health. This is a self referral service, which can be done over the phone.
Local
Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours
Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours provide befriending and advocacy services to people in the borough aged 55 and over and experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
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.
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.
Local
Age UK- Tower Hamlets
Age UK service provides information, support and advice to elderly members of the 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.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Homeless Support
Local
Advisory Service for Squatters
Advisory Service For Squatters is an UNPAID collective of workers who have been running a daily advice service for squatters and homeless people since 1975.
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.
Local
Providence Row
Providence Row works with more than 1600 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes.
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
First Love Foundation- Tower Hamlets
The First Love Foundation provides food, support and advice to local people in crisis. Each person is given an emergency donation of food (enough for 3 days) and the help they need to resolve their crisis. All food is donated to us by the community – schools, churches, individuals, businesses and at supermarket collections.
Local
Housing Options Service
Local council information, support and advice service if you are homeless within Tower Hamlets.
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.
Local
Whitechapel Mission
The Whitechapel Mission has been serving the homeless and marginalised for 143 years – including a day centre, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs.
Mental Health
Local
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
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.
Poster
Tower Hamlets Early Detection Service (THEDS)
THEDS is a small team comprised of mental health nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. They offer support to young people who may have concerns about their mental health. This is a self referral service, which can be done over the phone.
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.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Mind Tower Hamlets and Newham
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
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (IAPT)
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist self-management skills to help you feel better within the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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.
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.
Older People Support
Local
Adult Social Care Tower Hamlets
To establish what services are available within the community for adults with health and social care needs
Local
Tower Hamlets Early Detection Service (THEDS)
THEDS is a small team comprised of mental health nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists. They offer support to young people who may have concerns about their mental health. This is a self referral service, which can be done over the phone.
Local
Tower Hamlets Friends & Neighbours
Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours provide befriending and advocacy services to people in the borough aged 55 and over and experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
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.
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.
Local
Age UK- Tower Hamlets
Age UK service provides information, support and advice to elderly members of the 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.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Central & East London Breast Screening
Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.
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
Central & East London Breast Screening
Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.
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
Positive East
Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care. They also offer advice and support to individuals who have not been diagnosed.
Local
Safe East
A free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people who need support around drug and alcohol use and/or sexual health. The service works with anyone who lives or studies in Tower Hamlets up to the age of 19 (up to 25 if you are in care, have special educational needs or a disability).
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support
Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
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
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.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
Travel Advice
Smoking
Local
Quit Right
Quit Right Tower Hamlets can help you quit! They provide expert advice and support, together with state of the art medication.
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
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.
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
Young @ Heart
A weekly programme of activities for the over-50s, offering the opportunity to take part in sport and physical activity leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Local
Health visiting
The health visiting team provide support and information about many aspects of looking after babies and children such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, sleep, behaviour.
Local
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Healthy Start
Tower Hamlets provides healthy start vitamins for all pregnant women, new mums up to one year post natal and children until their fourth birthday through midwives and health visitors, some children’s centres and pharmacists. Contact Rita Virmani or Sumaira Tayyab for more information.
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
Doula project (Maternity Mates)
A project run by Women’s Health and Family Services that recruits and train women locally to provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of family life. Particular attention for women who are isolated and vulnerable.
Local
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
The Gateway Midwifery Team
Intensive, specialist care provided for high-risk women during pregnancy. By appointment at various Children’s Centres in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Way to Wellness
Way to Wellness is a free service to help people in Tower Hamlets lose weight. They also provide a self referral service.
Sexual Health
Local
Positive East
Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care. They also offer advice and support to individuals who have not been diagnosed.
Local
Safe East
A free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people who need support around drug and alcohol use and/or sexual health. The service works with anyone who lives or studies in Tower Hamlets up to the age of 19 (up to 25 if you are in care, have special educational needs or a disability).
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support
Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
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
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.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
Local
Quit Right
Quit Right Tower Hamlets can help you quit! They provide expert advice and support, together with state of the art medication.
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
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.
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
Young @ Heart
A weekly programme of activities for the over-50s, offering the opportunity to take part in sport and physical activity leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Local
Health visiting
The health visiting team provide support and information about many aspects of looking after babies and children such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, sleep, behaviour.
Local
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Healthy Start
Tower Hamlets provides healthy start vitamins for all pregnant women, new mums up to one year post natal and children until their fourth birthday through midwives and health visitors, some children’s centres and pharmacists. Contact Rita Virmani or Sumaira Tayyab for more information.
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
Doula project (Maternity Mates)
A project run by Women’s Health and Family Services that recruits and train women locally to provide emotional and practical support during pregnancy, childbirth and the early weeks of family life. Particular attention for women who are isolated and vulnerable.
Local
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
The Gateway Midwifery Team
Intensive, specialist care provided for high-risk women during pregnancy. By appointment at various Children’s Centres in Tower Hamlets.
Local
Way to Wellness
Way to Wellness is a free service to help people in Tower Hamlets lose weight. They also provide a self referral service.
Women’s Health
Youth Services
Women’s Health
Self Referral Form
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Local
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.
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.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Self Referral Form
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Local
Community nutrition and dietetics service
Information on community nutrition and dietetics services available.
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
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
Youth Services
Local
Youth Services- Tower Hamlets
The youth service provides support services to young people who live, work or study in the borough. The majority of our programmes are free to take part in.
Local
Young People’s Advice Centre (YPAC)
The Young People’s Advice Centre (YPAC) is Tower Hamlets designated Young People’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
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
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Local
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.
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.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Self Referral Form
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral form for antenatal care.
Local
Community nutrition and dietetics service
Information on community nutrition and dietetics services available.
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
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
Youth Services
Local
Youth Services- Tower Hamlets
The youth service provides support services to young people who live, work or study in the borough. The majority of our programmes are free to take part in.
Local
Young People’s Advice Centre (YPAC)
The Young People’s Advice Centre (YPAC) is Tower Hamlets designated Young People’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.