Depression, Anxiety & Stress

Community Living Well

Community Living Well is the community mental health service for anyone aged 16 and over in Kensington & Chelsea, Queen’s Park and Paddington. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood or isolation, Community Living Well can help. It makes it easy for you, and anyone who cares for you, to access a wide range of clinical and wellbeing services. Services include: NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT), and wellbeing services, such as peer support groups, self-care and practical support with employment, debt, housing and benefits issues.

You can refer yourself and you will be contacted within 5 working days.

Telephone: 020 3317 4200

Website: www.communitylivingwell.co.uk

Self-refer: www.communitylivingwell.co.uk/self-referral-form-mental-health

Email: cnw-tr.clw@nhs.net

“Good Thinking” London Digital Mental Wellbeing Service

Good Thinking is a London Digital Mental Wellbeing Service and promotes self-care for the four most common mental health conditions: anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and stress. It provides free, 24/7, digital support to Londoners seeking mental health and well-being advice and help.

Please visit their website for more information.

CNWL Talking Therapies Service

This NHS Talking Therapies service, for adults registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea, provides psychological therapies and support to help you feel better if you’re anxious, depressed, stressed or worried.

Website: cnwltalkingtherapies.org.uk

Turning Point

Turning Point provides individual support to those with mental health concerns, as well as helping with drug or alcohol issues, or learning disabilities.

Facebook: @TurningPointSocialEnterprise

Twitter: @TurningPointUK

Website: www.turning-point.co.uk

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Beat – help and advice for patients with eating disorders

Beat is the UK’s biggest eating disorder charity and the programme is based on Professor Janet Treasure’s book Skills-based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method. Carers will be able to connect each week with a trained Beat advisor, who’ll provide them with a place to talk, offload and empower them to help their loved one towards positive change alongside the professional support their loved one is receiving

This is a free service, and carers / parents / partners can self-refer through our website www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Alternatively, email with contact details at nexus@beateatingdisorders.org.uk.

Kooth

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in times of crisis. Hestia is now the largest provider of domestic abuse refuges in London and the main organisation supporting victims of modern slavery in the capital.

Telephone: 020 7378 3100

Facebook: @Hestia1970

Twitter: @hestia1970

Website: www.hestia.org

Email: hestia.support@hestia.org

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Drugs and Alcohol

Antidote

Antidote is the UK’s only LGB&T run and targeted drug and alcohol support service. It is part of London Friend

On Mondays walk-in assessments, or confidential chats, are available at 86 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DN, from 11:00-13:00.

Helpline (10am-6pm, Monday to Friday – ask for one of the Antidote team):  020 7833 1674

Website: londonfriend.org.uk/antidote/

Email: info@start2stop.co.uk

One You Days Off – Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

Turning Point

Every 30 minutes someone leaves Turning Point’s services drink or drugs free.

Facebook: @TurningPointSocialEnterprise

Twitter: @TurningPointUK

Website: www.turning-point.co.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Community Groups

240 Project

240Project is an Arts and Health Activity Centre for people affected by homelessness and exclusion.

Telephone: 0207 221 7530

Website: www.240project.org.uk

Email: info@240project.org.uk

The Flying Gorilla

The company was established in 1997 and grew out of a desire to create new dance with live music for children that is exciting and fun, performed in a European style, influenced by non-European cultures.

Telephone: 07855825129

Website: www.flyinggorillas.co.uk

Email: admin@flyinggorillas.co.uk

Scouting in West London

Scouting in West London helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment.

Facebook: @glmwscouts

Twitter: @GLMWScouts

Website: www.glmwscouts.org.uk

Email: join@westlondonscouts.org

Carnival Village Trust

Carnival Village Trust is a unique collaboration between its partners whose objects are to develop Carnival Arts.

Telephone: 020 7221 9700

Website: carnivalvillage.org.uk

Making Communities Work and Grow

MCWG offers disadvantaged young people and families regular opportunities for recreation and learning to help them build the skills and confidence to reach their full potential.

Telephone: 0208 969 0722

Website: www.mcwg.org.uk

Email: info@mcwg.org.uk

Child Health

Community health services for children and families

Services designed to support children and their families from birth through school years are provided in the home, or community settings such as schools and specialist clinics.

Websites: 

Information for Families

A free, impartial information service for parents and carers of children and young people aged up to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs).

Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk

Email: fis@rbkc.gov.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: NHS: Visual Guide for Childhood illnesses

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: NHS: Vaccination Schedule

Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening Information

There are three types of cancer screenings available in the UK.

Cervical Screening

This is performed at your GP surgery, or other local hubs by a Practice Nurse. Women are required to have this done every three years from the age of 25-49 years and every five years from 50-64.

These timescales may differ if you have had abnormal smears in the past or had a hysterectomy. Please talk to our nurse if you have queries about this. For more information on screening, click on the link below.

www.nhs.uk – When you’ll be invited

Breast Cancer Screening

The link below has information for services in West London. The age range for recall is 50 to 70 years, however please note that your first appointment at 50 years may be anytime between 50-53 years.

www.london-breastscreening.org.uk – Screening appointments

More information: www.macmillan.org.uk – Breast cancer

If you are not in this age range, but have concerns regarding changes in your breast, please call the surgery and arrange an appointment with your GP.

Bowel Screening

For the latest news on screening for bowel cancer, see the link below. Currently, the age for screening is 60-74 years of age, but this is soon changing to include patients aged 50-59 years.

The Practice sends out reminders to those patients who receive screening kits. If patients have lost their kit and need a replacement, let us know so we can order you a new one to be sent to your home address.

www.nhs.uk – Bowel Cancer Screening

Carers

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

Advice and Support For Carers

If you are caring for a relative, friend, neighbour or partner, please let us know. We will be able to offer you advice and support if needed, as well as things like free flu vaccinations. Please fill out the Register a Carer form below.

Carers Network

Carers Network, which operates across Kensington and Chelsea, provides a tailored service to unpaid carers – supporting them to identify their needs and empowering them to make informed choices for themselves and the person they care for.

Telephone: 020 8960 3033

Website: www.carers-network.org.uk

Email: info@carers-network.org.uk

Register a Carer

Register a Carer

It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and the help that is available. If you are a carer please complete this form.

CARER DETAILS

Name
Date of Birth
Email
Address

DETAILS OF PERSON BEING CARED FOR

Name
Date of Birth
Address

Abuse

People First

If you’ve been affected by crime or abuse you might feel scared and helpless. It’s important to know there are places you can go for help and there are things you can do to protect yourself.

Website: www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk

Victim Support Kensington and Chelsea

Free, confidential support for victims of crime, whether or not the crime has been reported to the police. Victim Support is open to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, including male victims.

Telephone: 020 7259 2424

Police Community Safety Unit

A specialist unit dealing with all domestic abuse, including same sex domestic abuse. Trained officers investigate, take statements, and give advice, as well as putting victims of domestic abuse in touch with local support services.

Telephone: 020 8246 0226 or 020 8246 0292

National Domestic Violence Helpline

The freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour freephone)

Website: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

Abortion Services

Termination of Pregnancy Services

Termination of Pregnancy services that are available in North West London can offer patients: 

  • Pregnancy Options Counselling
  • Pre-treatment Assessment for Abortion
  • Same day assessment and abortion treatment
  • Early Medical Abortion Treatment (patients go home to self-manage up to 10 weeks gestation)
  • Post Abortion Counselling
  • Contraception including LARCs (Long acting reversible contraception) 
  • Chlamydia Screening
  • Aftercare helpline (24hrs)

You do not need a referral from your doctor for this. You can self-refer and explore the services available here.