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Increase cases of measles

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Measles can spread to other people easily.

Patients who have an appointment to come into the practice should not attend if they have:

  • a fever and a rash; with
  • cold symptoms;
  • or a cough;
  • or red, sore eyes (conjunctivitis)

Please contact the surgery and one of our clinicians will call you back.

For more information on measles, please visit the NHS website.

Self Care Services

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Self Care Services

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

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

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UTI information poster– English

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English

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UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

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UTI information poster– Polish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.

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UTI information poster– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

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Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

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

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

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

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Travel Advice

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

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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.

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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.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

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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.