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.
National
Child Death Helpline
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Newham Bereavement Service
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 Bart’s Health NHS Trust.
Local
Child Bereavement UK – East London
At our centre in Stratford, Child Bereavement UK offers face-to-face support for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. If accessing face to face support is difficult for you, our National Telephone Support Team can provide booked telephone support sessions.
National
Cruse Bereavement Care
Provide support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
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.
National
The Lullaby Trust
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
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
This group provides support for men with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.
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
Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Compassion in Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Newham
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice – Newham
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Carers Support
Child Health
Carers Support
Local
Carers FIRST- Adult Carers Service
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
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
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
Young Carers FIRST
If you are a Young Carer who lives in Newham, you can access our Newham Young Carers Project – Young Carers FIRST. The Newham Young Carer project aims to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are in a caring role by offering them support and the opportunity to have a break from their caring role and meet others who are in a similar situation. Our workers are based in the community and work from the Youth Zones around the Borough.
Child Health
Local
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Health Visiting Service
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Useful Information
Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats
This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
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.
National
Child Death Helpline
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Newham Bereavement Service
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 Bart’s Health NHS Trust.
Local
Child Bereavement UK – East London
At our centre in Stratford, Child Bereavement UK offers face-to-face support for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. If accessing face to face support is difficult for you, our National Telephone Support Team can provide booked telephone support sessions.
National
Cruse Bereavement Care
Provide support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
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.
National
The Lullaby Trust
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
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
This group provides support for men with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.
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
Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Compassion in Dying
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Newham
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice – Newham
National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.
Carers Support
Local
Carers FIRST- Adult Carers Service
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
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
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
Young Carers FIRST
If you are a Young Carer who lives in Newham, you can access our Newham Young Carers Project – Young Carers FIRST. The Newham Young Carer project aims to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are in a caring role by offering them support and the opportunity to have a break from their caring role and meet others who are in a similar situation. Our workers are based in the community and work from the Youth Zones around the Borough.
Child Health
Local
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Family Nurse Partnership
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
Health Visiting Service
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Useful Information
Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats
This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
East London Rape Crisis Service
Rape Crisis Service provides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence. The services are for women of all ages including young women over the age of 14, whatever the assault and whenever it occurred.
National
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.
Local
Newham Adult Safeguarding
If you are worried that an adult is at risk call the local council adult safeguarding team.
Local
Newham Community Based Domestic and Sexual Violence
24 hours a day, seven days a week helpline providing free and confidential support available for domestic or sexual violence.
National
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
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National
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
Newham Child Protection
If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.
Local
Newham One-Stop-Shop
If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.
National
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
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
East London Rape Crisis Service
Rape Crisis Service provides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence. The services are for women of all ages including young women over the age of 14, whatever the assault and whenever it occurred.
National
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.
Local
Newham Adult Safeguarding
If you are worried that an adult is at risk call the local council adult safeguarding team.
Local
Newham Community Based Domestic and Sexual Violence
24 hours a day, seven days a week helpline providing free and confidential support available for domestic or sexual violence.
National
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
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National
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
Newham Child Protection
If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.
Local
Newham One-Stop-Shop
If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.
National
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
Local
Community needle exchange
You can go to any of the pharmacies in Newham list on the website to get, clean needles, return used needles, discuss, referral into treatment, access to a range of advice and support regarding safer drug use and safer injecting techniques.
Local
Newham Young People’s Service
Newham Young People’s Service is a free drug and alcohol service for young people aged between 11 and 18. The service is for young people living in Newham who have questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol and would like information or advice.
Local
Newham Rise
Newham Rise, is the drug and alcohol service for Newham Residents. It offers a wide range of free, confidential treatment and recovery services for individuals, families and carers affected by drug and alcohol issues.
National
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National
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
Family Support Services
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Community Links
Community Links provides a comprehensive, wraparound service delivering debt, welfare, housing and legal advice thanks to a team of in-house and front-line advisors and volunteers.
Local
Newham Workplace
The council has a Supported Employment Team based at Workplace. They offer individual employment support to people with health and social care needs to, get into paid or self-employment, stay in employment, get advice on opportunities to develop and improve in their role.
National
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Citizens advice Newham
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Citizens advice Newham
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Family Support Services
Local
Family Contact Centre
The Family Contact Centre (FCC) provides a seven day contact service for children and families in a safe, comfortable environment. The centre has ten rooms, with a dedicated baby room and nine other well equipped rooms suitable for children of all ages.
Local
Help & Support for Families
Information on local support services such as, employment, parenting, housing, homelessness and bullying for families in Newham.
Local
Healthwatch Newham
Healthwatch Newham is here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services. Healthwatch Newham run, co-ordinate and support events, projects and activities.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Homeless Support
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information leaflet
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information leaflet
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflet
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Breathe Easy Newham support group
Breathe Easy groups provide support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them.
National
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National
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
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.
Information Leaflet
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Self Referral Form
MSK (Physiotherapy) Self-Referral Form
Physiotherapy self referral form.
Local
Newham hearing
The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.
Local
Newham Stroke Club
The Club promote the welfare and interests of people who have had strokes and their family carers to share experiences and to take part in activities. Also provide information and support to people who have had strokes, which may assist in their rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining of confidence.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
National
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.
National
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
Information leaflet
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
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
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 leaflet
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 leaflet
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National
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.
Local
Newham self -Management support programme
The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Homeless Support
Local
Bridges
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
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.
National
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
Shelter London – Newham
Offer a wide range of help and advice on all housing and homeless issues.
Local
Caritas Anchor House
Caritas Anchor House is a homelessness charity providing residential and life-skills support for single homeless adults. Caritas Anchor House works with vulnerable groups including those affected by homelessness, unemployment, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and offending.
National
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
LB Newham Homeless Person unit
Support for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Local
StreetLink London
StreetLink London exists to help end rough sleeping in the capital by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.
Drugs and Alcohol
Local
Community needle exchange
You can go to any of the pharmacies in Newham list on the website to get, clean needles, return used needles, discuss, referral into treatment, access to a range of advice and support regarding safer drug use and safer injecting techniques.
Local
Newham Young People’s Service
Newham Young People’s Service is a free drug and alcohol service for young people aged between 11 and 18. The service is for young people living in Newham who have questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol and would like information or advice.
Local
Newham Rise
Newham Rise, is the drug and alcohol service for Newham Residents. It offers a wide range of free, confidential treatment and recovery services for individuals, families and carers affected by drug and alcohol issues.
National
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Local
Community Links
Community Links provides a comprehensive, wraparound service delivering debt, welfare, housing and legal advice thanks to a team of in-house and front-line advisors and volunteers.
Local
Newham Workplace
The council has a Supported Employment Team based at Workplace. They offer individual employment support to people with health and social care needs to, get into paid or self-employment, stay in employment, get advice on opportunities to develop and improve in their role.
National
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Local
Citizens advice Newham
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Citizens advice Newham
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
National
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Family Support Services
Local
Family Contact Centre
The Family Contact Centre (FCC) provides a seven day contact service for children and families in a safe, comfortable environment. The centre has ten rooms, with a dedicated baby room and nine other well equipped rooms suitable for children of all ages.
Local
Help & Support for Families
Information on local support services such as, employment, parenting, housing, homelessness and bullying for families in Newham.
Local
Healthwatch Newham
Healthwatch Newham is here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services. Healthwatch Newham run, co-ordinate and support events, projects and activities.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information leaflet
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information leaflet
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflet
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Breathe Easy Newham support group
Breathe Easy groups provide support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them.
National
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National
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
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.
Information Leaflet
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Self Referral Form
MSK (Physiotherapy) Self-Referral Form
Physiotherapy self referral form.
Local
Newham hearing
The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.
Local
Newham Stroke Club
The Club promote the welfare and interests of people who have had strokes and their family carers to share experiences and to take part in activities. Also provide information and support to people who have had strokes, which may assist in their rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining of confidence.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
National
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.
National
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
Information leaflet
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
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
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 leaflet
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 leaflet
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National
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.
Local
Newham self -Management support programme
The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Homeless Support
Local
Bridges
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
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.
National
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
Shelter London – Newham
Offer a wide range of help and advice on all housing and homeless issues.
Local
Caritas Anchor House
Caritas Anchor House is a homelessness charity providing residential and life-skills support for single homeless adults. Caritas Anchor House works with vulnerable groups including those affected by homelessness, unemployment, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and offending.
National
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
LB Newham Homeless Person unit
Support for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Local
StreetLink London
StreetLink London exists to help end rough sleeping in the capital by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.
Hay Fever
Mental Health
Mental Health
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.
National
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.
Local
Newham Talking Therapies- (IAPT)
Provides talking therapy services. Complete online referral form and call to receive and appointment. Whatever the cause of your anxiety or depression, sharing your problems could be the first step to recovery.
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.
Local
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Older People Support
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Older People Support
Local
Adult Safeguarding
If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused contact the council adult safeguarding team.
Local
Age UK – East London
Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They provide a whole range of exciting opportunities and interesting approaches to better health.
Local
Good Neighbours services
Good Neighbours services provide support to older people, people with dementia, and those with disabilities in Newham, delivered by trained volunteers. Free 6-week programme provides opportunities for older people to gain more confidence to go online, connect with the wider world and maintain social connections.
National
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.
Local
Adult Social Care in Newham
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
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Living independently
Find out what help you can get if you choose to stay in your own home.
National
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
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.
National
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
Mental Health
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.
National
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.
Local
Newham Talking Therapies- (IAPT)
Provides talking therapy services. Complete online referral form and call to receive and appointment. Whatever the cause of your anxiety or depression, sharing your problems could be the first step to recovery.
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.
Local
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Older People Support
Local
Adult Safeguarding
If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused contact the council adult safeguarding team.
Local
Age UK – East London
Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They provide a whole range of exciting opportunities and interesting approaches to better health.
Local
Good Neighbours services
Good Neighbours services provide support to older people, people with dementia, and those with disabilities in Newham, delivered by trained volunteers. Free 6-week programme provides opportunities for older people to gain more confidence to go online, connect with the wider world and maintain social connections.
National
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.
Local
Adult Social Care in Newham
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
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Living independently
Find out what help you can get if you choose to stay in your own home.
National
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
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.
National
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
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.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Information Leaflet
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Information Leaflet
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.
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.
National
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Local
Sexual Health and HIV Services- Newham
Information on sextual health centres and services available in Newham.
Smoking
Sexual Health
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.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Information Leaflet
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Information Leaflet
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.
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.
National
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Local
Sexual Health and HIV Services- Newham
Information on sextual health centres and services available in Newham.
Smoking
Local
Get help to quit smoking
Information on local stop smoking pharmacy services which provide free support and advice to all smokers living in Newham. It has already helped many thousands of people quit the habit.
National
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.
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.
Local
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Virtual Support
Travel Advice
National
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
Youth Services
Local
Youth Support- Newham
Information on youth support services available in Newham.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
Local
ActiveNewham
ActiveNewham brings everything under one roof with a mixture of services and facilities with Newham which can support you with diet and exercise.
Local
Healthier lives- Newham
Information on local services in Newham which can support you with leading a healthy life style.
National
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.
National
NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Low Calorie Diet. A one-year programme to support healthier lifestyle, weight loss, and remission of Type 2 diabetes.
National
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Information Leaflet
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Smoking
Local
Get help to quit smoking
Information on local stop smoking pharmacy services which provide free support and advice to all smokers living in Newham. It has already helped many thousands of people quit the habit.
National
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.
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.
Local
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
National
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
Local
Youth Support- Newham
Information on youth support services available in Newham.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
Local
ActiveNewham
ActiveNewham brings everything under one roof with a mixture of services and facilities with Newham which can support you with diet and exercise.
Local
Healthier lives- Newham
Information on local services in Newham which can support you with leading a healthy life style.
National
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.
National
NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Low Calorie Diet. A one-year programme to support healthier lifestyle, weight loss, and remission of Type 2 diabetes.
National
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Information Leaflet
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Women’s Health
Women’s Health
Self Referral Form
Newham 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
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting services works with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.
National
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
National
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
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.
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
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.
Women’s Health
Self Referral Form
Newham 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
Health Visiting Service
The health visiting services works with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.
National
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
National
Marie Stopes- Termination Service
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.
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.
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
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.