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
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
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.
Local
Bereavement Counselling
If you are finding it hard to cope after a lost in your family or friend or require specialised support or counselling you can now self refer for bereavement counselling. Patients need to be 18 or over. Please complete the online form, ring or email haringeybereavement@stjh.org.uk
National
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Cancer and End of Life
National
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Macmillan Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Information and Support Centre (known as the “Macmillan Pod”) at the Whittington Hospital. Offer a friendly and relaxed environment, providing emotional support, information and practical advice to anyone affected by cancer. This includes families, carers and friends.
Local
North London Hospice Haringey
North London Hospice is part of an innovatively integrated community service provided jointly by: North Middlesex Hospital, St Joseph’s Hospice, Marie Curie Hospice Hampstead and Whittington Health. They provide a single point of access for patients, families and GPs and other professionals.
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.
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.
Local
The Haringey Palliative Care Team
The Haringey Palliative Care Team operates seven days a week and is available 24 hours for patients in the community. The service has dedicated phone and email system for enquiries and referrals, staffed by the triage team at North London.
Carers Support
Child Health
Carers Support
Local
Carers Coffee Morning
This carers’ support group is open to all carers and entirely run by amazing volunteers. It is made possible by voluntary donations and the generosity of Abide Church. They offer a lovely safe space with good coffee and home-made cakes, newspapers and fresh flowers.
Local
Carers FIRST
If you look after someone, who due who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without your support then you are a carer and you may want to talk to someone about your caring situation and to discuss what support you may need.
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
Haringey Young Carers Project
Young carers are children and young people aged 5-18 who help to care for someone in their family who suffers from mental illness, physical illness, disability or drug/alcohol abuse. Haringey Young Carers Project provides regular group activities for young carers aged 11-18.
Local
Support for Carers
Outlines what support is available to carers in Haringey.
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 Occupational Therapy Service
The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment, advice and intervention for children with physical difficulties. It aims to help children achieve or maintain their maximum level of independence and to develop practical life skills so that they can participate to their full potential in the home and classroom environment.
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
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
Physiotherapy Service
Offer physiotherapy to children and young people with disabilities. They provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessments, treatment and advice.
Local
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS provides assessments and treatments for children and young people aged 0-17 who are experiencing serious mental health problems or marked emotional and behavioural problems which are complex and enduring and have a significant impact on the child or young person’s functioning.
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Haringey Autism
Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum living in the London Borough of Haringey.
Local
North London Deaf Children’s Society
North London Deaf Children’s Society aims to support families of deaf children by sharing experiences and knowledge, offering emotional and social support and by organising events and activities for the children.
Local
Speech and Language Therapy Service
Support children’s fluency, speech, language, communication skills and feeding difficulties, by working with parents, carers and key professionals to provide timely assessment, therapy and advice.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Bereavement Support
National
Bereavement Advice Centre
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Child Death Helpline
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child in any circumstance, however recent or long ago.
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.
Local
Bereavement Counselling
If you are finding it hard to cope after a lost in your family or friend or require specialised support or counselling you can now self refer for bereavement counselling. Patients need to be 18 or over. Please complete the online form, ring or email haringeybereavement@stjh.org.uk
National
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Cancer and End of Life
National
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Local
Macmillan Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Information and Support Centre (known as the “Macmillan Pod”) at the Whittington Hospital. Offer a friendly and relaxed environment, providing emotional support, information and practical advice to anyone affected by cancer. This includes families, carers and friends.
Local
North London Hospice Haringey
North London Hospice is part of an innovatively integrated community service provided jointly by: North Middlesex Hospital, St Joseph’s Hospice, Marie Curie Hospice Hampstead and Whittington Health. They provide a single point of access for patients, families and GPs and other professionals.
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.
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.
Local
The Haringey Palliative Care Team
The Haringey Palliative Care Team operates seven days a week and is available 24 hours for patients in the community. The service has dedicated phone and email system for enquiries and referrals, staffed by the triage team at North London.
Carers Support
Local
Carers Coffee Morning
This carers’ support group is open to all carers and entirely run by amazing volunteers. It is made possible by voluntary donations and the generosity of Abide Church. They offer a lovely safe space with good coffee and home-made cakes, newspapers and fresh flowers.
Local
Carers FIRST
If you look after someone, who due who due to ill health, physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, or addiction cannot manage without your support then you are a carer and you may want to talk to someone about your caring situation and to discuss what support you may need.
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
Haringey Young Carers Project
Young carers are children and young people aged 5-18 who help to care for someone in their family who suffers from mental illness, physical illness, disability or drug/alcohol abuse. Haringey Young Carers Project provides regular group activities for young carers aged 11-18.
Local
Support for Carers
Outlines what support is available to carers in Haringey.
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 Occupational Therapy Service
The Children’s Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment, advice and intervention for children with physical difficulties. It aims to help children achieve or maintain their maximum level of independence and to develop practical life skills so that they can participate to their full potential in the home and classroom environment.
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
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
Physiotherapy Service
Offer physiotherapy to children and young people with disabilities. They provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessments, treatment and advice.
Local
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS provides assessments and treatments for children and young people aged 0-17 who are experiencing serious mental health problems or marked emotional and behavioural problems which are complex and enduring and have a significant impact on the child or young person’s functioning.
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Haringey Autism
Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum living in the London Borough of Haringey.
Local
North London Deaf Children’s Society
North London Deaf Children’s Society aims to support families of deaf children by sharing experiences and knowledge, offering emotional and social support and by organising events and activities for the children.
Local
Speech and Language Therapy Service
Support children’s fluency, speech, language, communication skills and feeding difficulties, by working with parents, carers and key professionals to provide timely assessment, therapy and advice.
Useful Information
Vaccination Schedule
Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Haringey Thinking Space
Haringey thinking space work with communities in Haringey to develop thinking space meetings. Thinking space encourages participants to reflect on their own and other people’s experience to generate ideas about how to address difficulties. This helps them to make changes and build the strength and resilience needed to confront adversity.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Haringey Thinking Space
Haringey thinking space work with communities in Haringey to develop thinking space meetings. Thinking space encourages participants to reflect on their own and other people’s experience to generate ideas about how to address difficulties. This helps them to make changes and build the strength and resilience needed to confront adversity.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Galop
If you are in London, the LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership can help too. The DAP is made up of 4 LGBT agencies who each provide different services for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse. With one phone call, you will be linked in with Galop, Stonewall Housing, LGBT Switchboard, and London Friend. You’ll have access to a range of services including advice and safety planning.
Local
Hearthstone Domestic Violence Advice and Support Centre
Hearthstone provides emotional and practical support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in Haringey. The support package offer includes, housing advice including access to refuge accommodation, free legal advice on a range of civil remedies such as injunctions, access to solicitors, sanctuary scheme, access to counselling.
Local
IMECE Women’s Centre
IMECE Women’s Centre stands against all forms of violence against women and girls. We support and empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women and Black, Asian, minority ethnic, refugee (BAMER) and migrant women to improve the quality of their lives.
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
Victim Support Haringey
Specialist teams deliver tailored support to help people recover from the effects of crime and traumatic events.
Local
Haringey’s Single point of Access (Child Protection)
Everyone who comes into contact with children and young people has a role to play in identifying welfare and safeguarding concerns, and taking prompt action to share these concerns and relevant information with the local council.
National Services
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
Local
Victim Support South London
If you’ve been affected by crime, the South London Victim Assessment and Referral Service can offer you advice and support.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Drugs and Alcohol
Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice
Drugs and Alcohol
National Services
Addiction
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.
Poster
Bringing Unity Back into the Community BUBIC
Bubic is an award winning community-based organisation that provides support for drug users, ex-drug users, their family and friends. The service is mainly aimed at crack users. Bubic offers weekly peer support groups and other activities where you can meet and share your experiences in a friendly and confidential environment.
Poster
Haringey Alcohol Service – HAGA
Tackle the harm caused by alcohol by supporting people to cut back their drinking, reducing risk and raising awareness of the dangers of excessive drinking.
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.
Poster
One You Haringey
Offer Drug and Alcohol support that can help reduce your risk of developing illnesses and improve your wellbeing. Offer one to one support as well as group sessions. Appointments with our expert advisers are weekly and then move to fortnightly until we can help you reach three months without tobacco.
Local
Citizens Advice Haringey
Citizens Advice Haringey provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Housing Benefit
Information and advice on housing benefits in Haringey.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Family Support Services
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Family Support Services
Local
Haringey Family Support Service
Haringey Family support is a free service which help you: In crisis, settle in your new home, Schooling issues, With benefit claims, Debt problem, Family difficulties Domestic violence, Harassment, Drug alcohol issues, Health problem etc.
Health Conditions Advice and Supports
Information Leaflets
Self-care Pharmacy First
Self-care Pharmacy First is a pilot scheme seeking to provide better access to care for minor conditions especially for those considered socially vulnerable due to low income.
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
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.
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.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Breathe Easy Haringey support group
Breathe easy offers support for people living with a lung condition such as COPD, bronchiectasis, IPF, Lung cancer, Pulmonary fibrosis. They also support and information on children’s health regarding lung growth and risks.
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 Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
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.
Local
Diabetes UK Haringey Group
The aim of the group is to raise awareness of diabetes and provide help and support to people living with diabetes in Haringey.
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.
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Local
Haringey Autism
Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum living in the London Borough of Haringey.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
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.
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 – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
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
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
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.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
National Services
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Local
Deaf and Hearing Support
Deaf and Hearing Support offer a 1-to-1 confidential support and advice service for adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing and live in the borough of Haringey.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
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
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
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Local
North London Deaf Children’s Society
North London Deaf Children’s Society aims to support families of deaf children by sharing experiences and knowledge, offering emotional and social support and by organising events and activities for the children.
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 – Polish
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
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Galop
If you are in London, the LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership can help too. The DAP is made up of 4 LGBT agencies who each provide different services for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse. With one phone call, you will be linked in with Galop, Stonewall Housing, LGBT Switchboard, and London Friend. You’ll have access to a range of services including advice and safety planning.
Local
Hearthstone Domestic Violence Advice and Support Centre
Hearthstone provides emotional and practical support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in Haringey. The support package offer includes, housing advice including access to refuge accommodation, free legal advice on a range of civil remedies such as injunctions, access to solicitors, sanctuary scheme, access to counselling.
Local
IMECE Women’s Centre
IMECE Women’s Centre stands against all forms of violence against women and girls. We support and empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women and Black, Asian, minority ethnic, refugee (BAMER) and migrant women to improve the quality of their lives.
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
Victim Support Haringey
Specialist teams deliver tailored support to help people recover from the effects of crime and traumatic events.
Local
Haringey’s Single point of Access (Child Protection)
Everyone who comes into contact with children and young people has a role to play in identifying welfare and safeguarding concerns, and taking prompt action to share these concerns and relevant information with the local council.
National Services
Hestia
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
Local
Victim Support South London
If you’ve been affected by crime, the South London Victim Assessment and Referral Service can offer you advice and support.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Drugs and Alcohol
National Services
Addiction
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.
Poster
Bringing Unity Back into the Community BUBIC
Bubic is an award winning community-based organisation that provides support for drug users, ex-drug users, their family and friends. The service is mainly aimed at crack users. Bubic offers weekly peer support groups and other activities where you can meet and share your experiences in a friendly and confidential environment.
Poster
Haringey Alcohol Service – HAGA
Tackle the harm caused by alcohol by supporting people to cut back their drinking, reducing risk and raising awareness of the dangers of excessive drinking.
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.
Poster
One You Haringey
Offer Drug and Alcohol support that can help reduce your risk of developing illnesses and improve your wellbeing. Offer one to one support as well as group sessions. Appointments with our expert advisers are weekly and then move to fortnightly until we can help you reach three months without tobacco.
Local
Citizens Advice Haringey
Citizens Advice Haringey provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Housing Benefit
Information and advice on housing benefits in Haringey.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Family Support Services
Local
Haringey Family Support Service
Haringey Family support is a free service which help you: In crisis, settle in your new home, Schooling issues, With benefit claims, Debt problem, Family difficulties Domestic violence, Harassment, Drug alcohol issues, Health problem etc.
Health Conditions Advice and Supports
Information Leaflets
Self-care Pharmacy First
Self-care Pharmacy First is a pilot scheme seeking to provide better access to care for minor conditions especially for those considered socially vulnerable due to low income.
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
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.
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.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Breathe Easy Haringey support group
Breathe easy offers support for people living with a lung condition such as COPD, bronchiectasis, IPF, Lung cancer, Pulmonary fibrosis. They also support and information on children’s health regarding lung growth and risks.
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 Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
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.
Local
Diabetes UK Haringey Group
The aim of the group is to raise awareness of diabetes and provide help and support to people living with diabetes in Haringey.
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.
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Local
Haringey Autism
Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of children on the autistic spectrum living in the London Borough of Haringey.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
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.
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 – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
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
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
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.
Useful Information
Breathlessness
Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.
National Services
British Lung Foundation
The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.
Useful Information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD
Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.
Local
Deaf and Hearing Support
Deaf and Hearing Support offer a 1-to-1 confidential support and advice service for adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing and live in the borough of Haringey.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
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
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
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Local
North London Deaf Children’s Society
North London Deaf Children’s Society aims to support families of deaf children by sharing experiences and knowledge, offering emotional and social support and by organising events and activities for the children.
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 – Polish
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
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Homeless Support
Hay Fever
Homeless Support
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
Haringey Food Banks
Haringey has food banks available that is run by volunteers. Three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food are provided and support to local people who are referred in crisis. The service is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Local
Muswell Hill Churches & Community Soup Kitchen
Soup kitchen open five evenings a week, Sunday through Thursday. normally serve a two course meal to up to 40 people each night.
Local
Thames Reach
Thames Reach outreach teams work across London, helping people sleeping rough to get off the capital’s streets.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Haringey Council – Homeless or at risk
If you are worried about becoming homeless contact the council as soon as possible. If you’re at risk of homelessness within the next 56 days then you can use our new online self-referral form to contact the Homelessness Prevention Service, or browse the information pages below:
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.
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.
Mental Health
Older People Support
Mental Health
Local
Mind in Haringey
Mind in Haringey provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey. We work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental wellbeing and ensure those experiencing a mental health problem are respected and included in our local community.
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.
Local
IAPT Haringey NHS Counselling Service
If you are feeling low and down or just anxious you can self refer to speak to an IAPT counsellor free under the NHS. Simply click on lets-talk.co and choose self referral and complete the online form. This is faster than seeing your GP who would then have to refer you to IAPT.
Poster
Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre
Nafsiyat, a pioneering charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages to people from diverse cultural communities. Nafsiyat works hard to provide help to people experiencing psychological and emotional problems and who may be finding it difficult to access help because of barriers such as culture or language.
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.
Older People Support
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.
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.
Local
Contact the Elderly
Supported by a network of volunteers, Contact the Elderly organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people aged 75 and over, who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month.
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.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Homeless Support
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
Haringey Food Banks
Haringey has food banks available that is run by volunteers. Three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food are provided and support to local people who are referred in crisis. The service is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Local
Muswell Hill Churches & Community Soup Kitchen
Soup kitchen open five evenings a week, Sunday through Thursday. normally serve a two course meal to up to 40 people each night.
Local
Thames Reach
Thames Reach outreach teams work across London, helping people sleeping rough to get off the capital’s streets.
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Haringey Council – Homeless or at risk
If you are worried about becoming homeless contact the council as soon as possible. If you’re at risk of homelessness within the next 56 days then you can use our new online self-referral form to contact the Homelessness Prevention Service, or browse the information pages below:
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.
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.
Mental Health
Local
Mind in Haringey
Mind in Haringey provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey. We work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental wellbeing and ensure those experiencing a mental health problem are respected and included in our local community.
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.
Local
IAPT Haringey NHS Counselling Service
If you are feeling low and down or just anxious you can self refer to speak to an IAPT counsellor free under the NHS. Simply click on lets-talk.co and choose self referral and complete the online form. This is faster than seeing your GP who would then have to refer you to IAPT.
Poster
Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre
Nafsiyat, a pioneering charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages to people from diverse cultural communities. Nafsiyat works hard to provide help to people experiencing psychological and emotional problems and who may be finding it difficult to access help because of barriers such as culture or language.
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.
Older People Support
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.
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.
Local
Contact the Elderly
Supported by a network of volunteers, Contact the Elderly organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people aged 75 and over, who live alone, offering a regular and vital friendship link every month.
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.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Archway Centre Sexual health services
Screening for sexually transmitted infections and treatment are free and confidential at Archway centre. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services. Online appointment slots are available for booking.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
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.
Poster
Breast Cancer Information
Information on breast cancer, how to spot it and screening.
Local
Healthy Living Pharmacies
In Haringey, there are over 20 pharmacies offering a range of free services including under 25 years sexual health and over 25 years sexual health services. Tests includes STI testing, C-card, Condom Scheme , Chlamydia treatment, Emergency, Contraception and HIV Point of Care Testing.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Poster
London Breast Screening- South East London
Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Local
Archway Centre Sexual health services
Screening for sexually transmitted infections and treatment are free and confidential at Archway centre. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services. Online appointment slots are available for booking.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
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.
Poster
Breast Cancer Information
Information on breast cancer, how to spot it and screening.
Local
Healthy Living Pharmacies
In Haringey, there are over 20 pharmacies offering a range of free services including under 25 years sexual health and over 25 years sexual health services. Tests includes STI testing, C-card, Condom Scheme , Chlamydia treatment, Emergency, Contraception and HIV Point of Care Testing.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Poster
London Breast Screening- South East London
Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Sexual Health
Local
Archway Centre Sexual health services
Screening for sexually transmitted infections and treatment are free and confidential at Archway centre. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services. Online appointment slots are available for booking.
Local
Healthy Living Pharmacies
In Haringey, there are over 20 pharmacies offering a range of free services including under 25 years sexual health and over 25 years sexual health services. Tests includes STI testing, C-card, Condom Scheme , Chlamydia treatment, Emergency, Contraception and HIV Point of Care Testing.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
Travel Advice
Smoking
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.
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.
Local
One You Haringey
Offer one to one support as well as group sessions. Appointments with our expert advisers are weekly and then move to fortnightly until we can help you reach three months without tobacco.
Local
Stop Smoking London Helpline
This service provides a convenient way for Londoners to access good quality, specialist advice on how to quit smoking.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
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.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Get Active London
Search and find a range of sports from football, netball, boxing and basketball. There are also regular news and events items about many sporting activities taking place in the borough.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Local
One You Haringey
Take our free 12 week weight management course. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health as it helps lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. Small, realistic changes to your diet can have an important positive effect.
Sexual Health
Local
Archway Centre Sexual health services
Screening for sexually transmitted infections and treatment are free and confidential at Archway centre. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services. Online appointment slots are available for booking.
Local
Healthy Living Pharmacies
In Haringey, there are over 20 pharmacies offering a range of free services including under 25 years sexual health and over 25 years sexual health services. Tests includes STI testing, C-card, Condom Scheme , Chlamydia treatment, Emergency, Contraception and HIV Point of Care Testing.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
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.
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.
Local
One You Haringey
Offer one to one support as well as group sessions. Appointments with our expert advisers are weekly and then move to fortnightly until we can help you reach three months without tobacco.
Local
Stop Smoking London Helpline
This service provides a convenient way for Londoners to access good quality, specialist advice on how to quit smoking.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
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.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Get Active London
Search and find a range of sports from football, netball, boxing and basketball. There are also regular news and events items about many sporting activities taking place in the borough.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Local
One You Haringey
Take our free 12 week weight management course. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health as it helps lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. Small, realistic changes to your diet can have an important positive effect.
Women’s Health
Youth Services
Women’s Health
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
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
Poster
Early Pregnancy Unit – St George’s Hospital
The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is open to any women who is less than 14 weeks pregnant who is experiencing symptoms they find concerning (e.g. bleeding or pain), or who is unsure of the dates of their pregnancy. If a patient has had a previous miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, they can also be seen in EPU for a dating or pregnancy location scan.
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.
Local
Maternity Services- Royal Free and Barnet
Information on maternity information, advice and support services.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Local
Whittington Hospital
Antenatal Self-referral form.
Local
Breastfeeding Support
Infant feeding is high on the agenda for Haringey, particularly breastfeeding. It has been shown that many women give up breastfeeding due to lack of support. if you want help with breastfeeding please contact the numbers provided via the link.
Self Referral Form
Guys and St Thomas – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
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.
Local
North Middlesex Hospital- Antenatal Self-referral
Antenatal self referral form.
Local
Royal Free Hospital
Antenatal Self-referral form.
Local
Somali Community and Cultural Association Selby Centre
The Somali community centre at Selby centre empower Somali women through education, support, and services. They hope to strengthen the capacity of Somali women in Haringey and the surrounding areas to become professionally strong, culturally, respected, and socially confident.
Local
Whittington Health (Women’s diagnostic unit- Early pregnancy)
“Early pregnancy service cares for women experiencing problems during the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy. They care for women with conditions including:
Pain and/or bleeding
Pelvic pain
Hyperemesis (severe vomiting)
Ectopic pregnancy
Miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage”
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Poster
Youth Space
Youth Space is the website for teenagers in Haringey, and was set up and designed with the help of young people in the borough. Activities take place in Bruce Grove Youth Centre. There is also a What’s On calendar to assist you in choosing activities.
Women’s Health
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
Breastfeeding network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
Poster
Early Pregnancy Unit – St George’s Hospital
The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) is open to any women who is less than 14 weeks pregnant who is experiencing symptoms they find concerning (e.g. bleeding or pain), or who is unsure of the dates of their pregnancy. If a patient has had a previous miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, they can also be seen in EPU for a dating or pregnancy location scan.
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.
Local
Maternity Services- Royal Free and Barnet
Information on maternity information, advice and support services.
Poster
Miscarriage Support Information
Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Local
Whittington Hospital
Antenatal Self-referral form.
Local
Breastfeeding Support
Infant feeding is high on the agenda for Haringey, particularly breastfeeding. It has been shown that many women give up breastfeeding due to lack of support. if you want help with breastfeeding please contact the numbers provided via the link.
Self Referral Form
Guys and St Thomas – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
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.
Local
North Middlesex Hospital- Antenatal Self-referral
Antenatal self referral form.
Local
Royal Free Hospital
Antenatal Self-referral form.
Local
Somali Community and Cultural Association Selby Centre
The Somali community centre at Selby centre empower Somali women through education, support, and services. They hope to strengthen the capacity of Somali women in Haringey and the surrounding areas to become professionally strong, culturally, respected, and socially confident.
Local
Whittington Health (Women’s diagnostic unit- Early pregnancy)
“Early pregnancy service cares for women experiencing problems during the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy. They care for women with conditions including:
Pain and/or bleeding
Pelvic pain
Hyperemesis (severe vomiting)
Ectopic pregnancy
Miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage”
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Poster
Youth Space
Youth Space is the website for teenagers in Haringey, and was set up and designed with the help of young people in the borough. Activities take place in Bruce Grove Youth Centre. There is also a What’s On calendar to assist you in choosing activities.