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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice Bereavement Service
Bereavement support and counselling for bereaved families and friends, including children (aged 4-18), of people who have been cared for by St Joseph’s, whether in the hospice or at home, or by other hospices.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse offers support, advice and information to bereaved children, young people and adults.
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
The Lullaby Trust provides emotional support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of sudden infant death.
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
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
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
Macmillan Social Prescribing Service – Hackney
The Macmillan Social Prescribing Service supports people living with and beyond cancer to improve their wellbeing. Experienced professionals based in the community help people affected by cancer on a one-to-one basis.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice hosts an information hub which provides free literature on all aspects of living with a long-term, serious or life-limiting condition. It also provides information on external support available to patients, their carers and family members.
Carers Support
Child Health
Carers Support
Local
Hackney Independent Forum for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities (HiP)
City & Hackney Carers Centre is a service is for unpaid carers. The Centre provides: Information & Advice on Benefits and Carers Rights, Form filling including DLA, PIP, ESA and Housing forms, Counselling, Coaching, Support groups, Training and Courses e.g. First Aid or Moving and Handling courses.
Local
City & Hackney Carers Centre
City & Hackney Carers Centre is a service is for unpaid carers. The Centre provides: Information & Advice on Benefits and Carers Rights, Form filling including DLA, PIP, ESA and Housing forms, Counselling, Coaching, Support groups, Training and Courses e.g. First Aid or Moving and Handling courses.
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
Hackney Young Carers
Hackney Young Carers raise awareness, identify and provide direct support to children and young people who look after or help to look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled, including children caring for parents who have mental health or substance misuse problems.
Child Health
Information Leaflets
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Hackney Children Centre Services – Hackney Learning Trust
Children’s centres are a community hub offering a range of services in the local community available to all. Centres meet and engage new parents at places such as health clinics and encourage families to use the wide range of services on offer. If you are planning a community event then let your local children’s centre know and they may be able to help.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and public health. They support parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing during pregnancy, after the birth and all the way through until your child is five.
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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
Local
Specialist CAMHS
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice Bereavement Service
Bereavement support and counselling for bereaved families and friends, including children (aged 4-18), of people who have been cared for by St Joseph’s, whether in the hospice or at home, or by other hospices.
Local
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse offers support, advice and information to bereaved children, young people and adults.
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
The Lullaby Trust provides emotional support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of sudden infant death.
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
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
National
Cancer Support
Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
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
Macmillan Social Prescribing Service – Hackney
The Macmillan Social Prescribing Service supports people living with and beyond cancer to improve their wellbeing. Experienced professionals based in the community help people affected by cancer on a one-to-one basis.
Local
St Joseph’s Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice hosts an information hub which provides free literature on all aspects of living with a long-term, serious or life-limiting condition. It also provides information on external support available to patients, their carers and family members.
Carers Support
Local
Hackney Independent Forum for Parents/Carers of Children with Disabilities (HiP)
City & Hackney Carers Centre is a service is for unpaid carers. The Centre provides: Information & Advice on Benefits and Carers Rights, Form filling including DLA, PIP, ESA and Housing forms, Counselling, Coaching, Support groups, Training and Courses e.g. First Aid or Moving and Handling courses.
Local
City & Hackney Carers Centre
City & Hackney Carers Centre is a service is for unpaid carers. The Centre provides: Information & Advice on Benefits and Carers Rights, Form filling including DLA, PIP, ESA and Housing forms, Counselling, Coaching, Support groups, Training and Courses e.g. First Aid or Moving and Handling courses.
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
Hackney Young Carers
Hackney Young Carers raise awareness, identify and provide direct support to children and young people who look after or help to look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled, including children caring for parents who have mental health or substance misuse problems.
Child Health
Information Leaflets
Caring for Children with Coughs
Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Hackney Children Centre Services – Hackney Learning Trust
Children’s centres are a community hub offering a range of services in the local community available to all. Centres meet and engage new parents at places such as health clinics and encourage families to use the wide range of services on offer. If you are planning a community event then let your local children’s centre know and they may be able to help.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and public health. They support parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing during pregnancy, after the birth and all the way through until your child is five.
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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
Local
Specialist CAMHS
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Derman
Derman is a charity that provides holistic health and social care services for the Turkish/Kurdish community in Hackney to: improve their quality of life and promote their continued well-being.
Local
HCEO- Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
HCEO provides activities and services for elders; promotes their interests and assists them to access services for independent living.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Derman
Derman is a charity that provides holistic health and social care services for the Turkish/Kurdish community in Hackney to: improve their quality of life and promote their continued well-being.
Local
HCEO- Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
HCEO provides activities and services for elders; promotes their interests and assists them to access services for independent living.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Alternatives to Violence Project
Workshops for individuals who want to handle conflict and build better relationships.£95 for workshop. Concessions available. Places are free for offenders & ex-offenders
Local
Derman
Derman is a charity that provides holistic health and social care services for the Turkish/Kurdish community in Hackney to: improve their quality of life and promote their continued well-being.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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’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).
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Local
Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA)
Providing advocacy, advice on personal safety planning, legal remedies, welfare benefits advice, housing and emergency accommodation, child support, skills development and community integration.
Local
Hestia Hackney Domestic Abuse Service
“Hestia supports over 600 women and children across London each year who are surviving domestic abuse. They provide: emergency refuge provision for women and their children. Outreach and floating support services. Children and family projects to support mothers and their children.
*Support for women with no recourse to public funds”
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
WDP – Hackney Drug Interventions Programme
WDP Hackney is a recovery support service for adults who are affected by drug and alcohol problems and have had involvement with the criminal justice system.
Poster
Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service
A free and confidential service supporting people under 25 who have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
National
The Alcohol Test
DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.
National Services
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Employment/Welfare/Benefits Advice
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Hackney Works
A free employment support service for Hackney residents.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Citizens Advice Hackney
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Hackney Community Law Centre
Hackney Community Law Centre (HCLC) is a charity employing solicitors and caseworkers to provide free and independent legal advice and representation to people living, working or studying in the London Borough of Hackney and surrounding boroughs.
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
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
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.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National Services
Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.
National Services
Endometriosis
Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Useful Information
Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions
Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
Useful Information
Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
Local
Diabetes UK- Hackney Group
The Hackney Diabetes UK Support Group is a new group meeting 5 times a year at the Hackney Picture House. They provide a friendly welcome, and the opportunity to socialise and mix with friends and those living with diabetes.
Local
Sickle cell service & Thalassaemia Service
The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Community Service is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist services to people living in the City of London and Hackney. Services include: counselling, testing, advice and support to individuals with or at risk of having Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia or other major haemoglobinopathies (red blood cell disorders), advice and support to parents/carers. You may self-refer to the community services.
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
Emollients
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Alternatives to Violence Project
Workshops for individuals who want to handle conflict and build better relationships.£95 for workshop. Concessions available. Places are free for offenders & ex-offenders
Local
Derman
Derman is a charity that provides holistic health and social care services for the Turkish/Kurdish community in Hackney to: improve their quality of life and promote their continued well-being.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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’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).
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Local
Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA)
Providing advocacy, advice on personal safety planning, legal remedies, welfare benefits advice, housing and emergency accommodation, child support, skills development and community integration.
Local
Hestia Hackney Domestic Abuse Service
“Hestia supports over 600 women and children across London each year who are surviving domestic abuse. They provide: emergency refuge provision for women and their children. Outreach and floating support services. Children and family projects to support mothers and their children.
*Support for women with no recourse to public funds”
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
WDP – Hackney Drug Interventions Programme
WDP Hackney is a recovery support service for adults who are affected by drug and alcohol problems and have had involvement with the criminal justice system.
Poster
Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service
A free and confidential service supporting people under 25 who have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
National
The Alcohol Test
DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.
National Services
Talk to Frank
This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.
National Services
We are with you
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.
Employment/Welfare/Benefits Advice
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Hackney Works
A free employment support service for Hackney residents.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Local
Citizens Advice Hackney
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Hackney Community Law Centre
Hackney Community Law Centre (HCLC) is a charity employing solicitors and caseworkers to provide free and independent legal advice and representation to people living, working or studying in the London Borough of Hackney and surrounding boroughs.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
Family Support Services
Local
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
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.
Useful Information
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.
Useful Information
Diabetes Information
General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.
National Services
Diabetes UK Support Groups
Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.
National Services
Endometriosis
Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis
Useful Information
GP Referral to a Specialist
Information on the GP referral processes.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
Useful Information
Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions
Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.
Useful Information
Diabetes Eat Well Guide
This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.
Useful Information
Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan
Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients
Local
Diabetes UK- Hackney Group
The Hackney Diabetes UK Support Group is a new group meeting 5 times a year at the Hackney Picture House. They provide a friendly welcome, and the opportunity to socialise and mix with friends and those living with diabetes.
Local
Sickle cell service & Thalassaemia Service
The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Community Service is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist services to people living in the City of London and Hackney. Services include: counselling, testing, advice and support to individuals with or at risk of having Sickle Cell, Thalassaemia or other major haemoglobinopathies (red blood cell disorders), advice and support to parents/carers. You may self-refer to the community services.
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
Emollients
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape
Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.
Poster
UTI information poster– Urdu
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu
Homeless Support
Hay Fever
Homeless Support
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Greenhouse Walk-In Centre
Housing advice and GP available for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Green House Housing advice officers conduct assessments under the Homelessness reduction act Monday to Friday except Wednesday. Access to service is via a drop in.
Local
St Mungo’s – Hackney Substance Misuse
Support people who’ve experienced homelessness, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality or ethnicity, with a history of substance misuse. Must no longer be using drugs or alcohol, and be willing to engage with drug & alcohol testing.
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.
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
CAMHS Disability Service
This is a specialist / tier 3 NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS) for children with disabilities and emotional / behavioural and mental health concerns. They also accept referrals where there are other types of moderate to profound disability (e.g. physical disability)
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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Specialist CAMHS
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
City and Hackney Talking Therapy (IAPT)
Free and confidential NHS service for adults (18+) registered with a GP in City and Hackney. They offer a range of psychological therapies for people who are experiencing common mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety.
Local
First Steps Early Intervention Community Psychology Service
The service offers early help and supports children and young people aged 0-18 with any difficulties related to behaviour, emotions and relationships.
Local
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
National Services
Rethink
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Useful Information
Talking from the Heart
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK East London
Age UK service provides information, support and advice to elderly members of the community.
Local
HCEO- Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
HCEO provides activities and services for elders; promotes their interests and assists them to access services for independent living.
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.
National Services
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
National Services
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
Local
Adult Social Care Hackney
“Adult Social Care and support in Hackney is provided for adults aged 18 and older who have: physical and sensory disabilities,
learning difficulties, mental health problems or those who are no longer able to manage without help. ”
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Homeless Support
National Services
Emergency housing if you’re homeless
Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.
Local
Greenhouse Walk-In Centre
Housing advice and GP available for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Green House Housing advice officers conduct assessments under the Homelessness reduction act Monday to Friday except Wednesday. Access to service is via a drop in.
Local
St Mungo’s – Hackney Substance Misuse
Support people who’ve experienced homelessness, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality or ethnicity, with a history of substance misuse. Must no longer be using drugs or alcohol, and be willing to engage with drug & alcohol testing.
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.
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
CAMHS Disability Service
This is a specialist / tier 3 NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS) for children with disabilities and emotional / behavioural and mental health concerns. They also accept referrals where there are other types of moderate to profound disability (e.g. physical disability)
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.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Specialist CAMHS
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
City and Hackney Talking Therapy (IAPT)
Free and confidential NHS service for adults (18+) registered with a GP in City and Hackney. They offer a range of psychological therapies for people who are experiencing common mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety.
Local
First Steps Early Intervention Community Psychology Service
The service offers early help and supports children and young people aged 0-18 with any difficulties related to behaviour, emotions and relationships.
Local
Siblings Club – CAMHS Disability
The Siblings Clubs are run through the CAMHS Disability team and usually take place during school holidays. These clubs are for siblings of children who access services at Hackney Ark (i.e. siblings of children who have additional needs).
National Services
Rethink
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Useful Information
Talking from the Heart
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Older People Support
Local
Age UK East London
Age UK service provides information, support and advice to elderly members of the community.
Local
HCEO- Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation
HCEO provides activities and services for elders; promotes their interests and assists them to access services for independent living.
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.
National Services
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
National Services
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
Local
Adult Social Care Hackney
“Adult Social Care and support in Hackney is provided for adults aged 18 and older who have: physical and sensory disabilities,
learning difficulties, mental health problems or those who are no longer able to manage without help. ”
Screening Services (Breast/Bowel/Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening – Central & East London
Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Sexual Health
Screening Services (Breast/Bowel/Cervical)
Local
Breast Screening – Central & East London
Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
National Services
NHS Bowel Screening
This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.
National Services
Cervical Screening
This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.
National Services
NHS Breast Screening
This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Sexual Health
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Homerton Sexual Health
Homerton provides sexual health services at its four locations. HIV care ia based at the Jonathan Mann Clinic, and a range of outreach services.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support
Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
Travel Advice
Smoking
Local
SmokeFreeHackney
This service provides information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quite 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.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
National Services
Smoke free National Helpline
Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
Youth Services
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Young Hackney
Young Hackney is our service for all young people aged 6-19 and up to 25 with additional needs. Bringing together the skills and expertise of the youth service we aim to help all of Hackney’s young people to enjoy their youth and become independent and successful adults.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Sexual Health
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Homerton Sexual Health
Homerton provides sexual health services at its four locations. HIV care ia based at the Jonathan Mann Clinic, and a range of outreach services.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support
Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.
National Services
Brook
Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.
Useful Information
Contraception Guide
Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Leaflets
Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues
This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.
Leaflets
Long-acting reversible contraception
Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.
National Services
NHS Sexual Health Information
Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.
Smoking
Local
SmokeFreeHackney
This service provides information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quite 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.
Poster
Stop Smoking London
Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.
National Services
Smoke free National Helpline
Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.
Travel Advice
Poster
Holiday Medication
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
National Services
Travel Advice and Vaccinations
Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.
Virtual Support
App
#Reason2
#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.
App
Coronavirus: A book for Children
A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.
App
NHS Apps Library
Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.
App
Stoptober
Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.
App
The Veterans’ Gateway App
The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.
App
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
App
Elefriends App
Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
App
Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock
Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.
App
StreetLink
The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.
Youth Services
Local
CHYPS Plus
City and Hackney Young People’s Service is a service for young people between the age of 11-19. They provide the following services Stop Smoking, Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, Contraception, Emotional Health and support, and Condoms.
Local
Off Centre
The Off Centre offers free and confidential counselling, art therapy, advice and information and support for 13-25 year olds in Hackney. Their trained counsellors can help you with issues such as family problems, stress, bullying, bereavement, self-harm, depression and drug or alcohol problems.
Local
Young Hackney
Young Hackney is our service for all young people aged 6-19 and up to 25 with additional needs. Bringing together the skills and expertise of the youth service we aim to help all of Hackney’s young people to enjoy their youth and become independent and successful adults.
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services
Women’s Health
Weight Management/Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
Live Well – Weight Loss Plan
Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor
Local
One You – Fitness classes
Our One You community fitness classes take place in community venues across the borough. They’re just £2 and are aimed at residents and people who work in Hackney, from children to older adults.
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Local
Everyone Health- Child weight management service
Advice and the confidence on how to cook more healthily, as well as giving you access to physical activity services.
Local
Healthier Together Hackney
Offers both Weight Management and Physical Activity on Referral programmes to support you to achieve your personal goals whether that be losing weight or becoming more active.
Local
X-PERT Prevention of Diabetes (X-POD)
The X-PERT Prevention of Diabetes (X-POD) programme will help you learn all the latest information about how to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, improve your health and quality of life
Local
Young Hackney
Information on weight management services for young people up to the age of 18.
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.
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.
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.
Self Referral Form
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
Local
Bart’s Health- Maternity Services Information
Provide information about giving birth and caring for newborn babies in Hackney.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and public health. They support parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing during pregnancy, after the birth and all the way through until your child is five.
Local
Homerton Hospital- Maternity services
Provide information about giving birth and caring for newborn babies in Hackney.
Local
Healthy Start
With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins.
Local
Maternity Helpline
The maternity helpline provides telephone access to an experienced midwife for one to one conversations about pregnancy, ante-natal care, labour, post natal care, breastfeeding and care of new babies, 7 days a week 10am – 6pm.
Poster
Are you thinking about getting pregnant, or are you ready to get pregnant?
Pre-conception advice poster.
Weight Management/Diet and Exercise Services
National Services
Live Well – Weight Loss Plan
Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.
Useful Information
Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy
Information guide on keeping healthy.
Leaflets
Tips for Heartburn
Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor
Local
One You – Fitness classes
Our One You community fitness classes take place in community venues across the borough. They’re just £2 and are aimed at residents and people who work in Hackney, from children to older adults.
National Services
British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.
Local
Everyone Health- Child weight management service
Advice and the confidence on how to cook more healthily, as well as giving you access to physical activity services.
Local
Healthier Together Hackney
Offers both Weight Management and Physical Activity on Referral programmes to support you to achieve your personal goals whether that be losing weight or becoming more active.
Local
X-PERT Prevention of Diabetes (X-POD)
The X-PERT Prevention of Diabetes (X-POD) programme will help you learn all the latest information about how to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, improve your health and quality of life
Local
Young Hackney
Information on weight management services for young people up to the age of 18.
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.
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.
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.
Self Referral Form
Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
Local
Bart’s Health- Maternity Services Information
Provide information about giving birth and caring for newborn babies in Hackney.
Local
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and public health. They support parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing during pregnancy, after the birth and all the way through until your child is five.
Local
Homerton Hospital- Maternity services
Provide information about giving birth and caring for newborn babies in Hackney.
Local
Healthy Start
With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins.
Local
Maternity Helpline
The maternity helpline provides telephone access to an experienced midwife for one to one conversations about pregnancy, ante-natal care, labour, post natal care, breastfeeding and care of new babies, 7 days a week 10am – 6pm.
Poster
Are you thinking about getting pregnant, or are you ready to get pregnant?
Pre-conception advice poster.