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
Bereavement Care
Bereavement Care is a well-respected local charity providing quality bereavement care and support for over 35 years for adults and children living in the London Boroughs of Harrow, regardless of age, gender, sexual preference, marital or socio-economic status, religion, ethnic or cultural background.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Muslim Bereavement Support Service
The Muslim Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity, founded in 2012. We are a non-profit organisation serving the Muslim community by supporting bereaved women who have lost a loved one.
Local
Grief Encounter
Support bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close.
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
Local
Asian Women Cancer Group
We welcome ladies from the Asian community who have been affected by cancer to our group. So come along and immerse yourself into the group where we offer love, support, information and laughter!
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan provides information on different types of cancer and treatment. They also provide support for individuals and their families throughout their cancer journey, from advice about money and work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk.
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.
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.
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.
Carers Support
Child Health
Carers Support
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
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
Harrow Care Plus
Harrow Care Plus is a service that supports vulnerable, lonely, isolated low income residents in Harrow and signposting them to long-term services throughout the year.
Local
Harrow Carers
Carers support agency in Harrow. They have developed a network of services and support for carers. Their services are offered to anyone who provides support for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged in many way.
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).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service
The Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service works with young people aged 7 – 25 years old, who are, care leavers, children in need (including young people with a disability up to 25 years), refugee and asylum seeking children, seeking support to make a complaint about social care services.
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
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
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.
Local
Bereavement Care
Bereavement Care is a well-respected local charity providing quality bereavement care and support for over 35 years for adults and children living in the London Boroughs of Harrow, regardless of age, gender, sexual preference, marital or socio-economic status, religion, ethnic or cultural background.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Muslim Bereavement Support Service
The Muslim Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity, founded in 2012. We are a non-profit organisation serving the Muslim community by supporting bereaved women who have lost a loved one.
Local
Grief Encounter
Support bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close.
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
Local
Asian Women Cancer Group
We welcome ladies from the Asian community who have been affected by cancer to our group. So come along and immerse yourself into the group where we offer love, support, information and laughter!
National
Breast Cancer Care UK
Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan provides information on different types of cancer and treatment. They also provide support for individuals and their families throughout their cancer journey, from advice about money and work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk.
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.
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.
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.
Carers Support
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
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
Harrow Care Plus
Harrow Care Plus is a service that supports vulnerable, lonely, isolated low income residents in Harrow and signposting them to long-term services throughout the year.
Local
Harrow Carers
Carers support agency in Harrow. They have developed a network of services and support for carers. Their services are offered to anyone who provides support for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged in many way.
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).
Useful Information
Development Checks
Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.
Local
Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service
The Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service works with young people aged 7 – 25 years old, who are, care leavers, children in need (including young people with a disability up to 25 years), refugee and asylum seeking children, seeking support to make a complaint about social care services.
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
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
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
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Harrow African Caribbean Association
The Harrow African-Caribbean Association was formed in 1991 to bring together the African-Caribbean people, who live in Harrow, for the purposes providing a Friday Luncheon Club for retired people, keep Fit Classes, dance School for children aged 5 to 16 and much more.
Local
Harrow Law Centre
Harrow Law Centre provides a free and independent legal advice service to people who live or work in the London Borough of Harrow. They provide specialist legal advice where another community organisation would be unable to assist.
Local
Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service
The Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service works with young people aged 7 – 25 years old, who are, care leavers, children in need (including young people with a disability up to 25 years), refugee and asylum seeking children, seeking support to make a complaint about social care services.
Local
Harrow Iranian Community Association
General help including casework, educational advice and support for refugees and new arrivals, including interpreting, housing, G.P. registration, immigration and ESOL.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Harrow African Caribbean Association
The Harrow African-Caribbean Association was formed in 1991 to bring together the African-Caribbean people, who live in Harrow, for the purposes providing a Friday Luncheon Club for retired people, keep Fit Classes, dance School for children aged 5 to 16 and much more.
Local
Harrow Law Centre
Harrow Law Centre provides a free and independent legal advice service to people who live or work in the London Borough of Harrow. They provide specialist legal advice where another community organisation would be unable to assist.
Local
Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service
The Harrow Children & Young People’s Advocacy Service works with young people aged 7 – 25 years old, who are, care leavers, children in need (including young people with a disability up to 25 years), refugee and asylum seeking children, seeking support to make a complaint about social care services.
Local
Harrow Iranian Community Association
General help including casework, educational advice and support for refugees and new arrivals, including interpreting, housing, G.P. registration, immigration and ESOL.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
Local
Harrow Safeguarding Adults and Children Out of Hours Service
Safeguarding Adults Services are about empowering and protecting an “adult at risk’s” right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm, neglect or exploitation.
Local
Harrow Safeguarding Adults Service
Safeguarding Adults Services are about empowering and protecting an “adult at risk’s” right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm, neglect or exploitation.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Local
Victim Support Harrow
Provide support to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. We provide a range of life-saving and life-changing services, and a voice for the voiceless.
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
Hestia Harrow Domestic Abuse Support Service
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
Local
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
Local
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Helpline
Rape Crisis South London run the Rape Crisis National Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence. The Helpline is accessible 365 days a year to women aged 13+ who have survived any form of sexual violence, no matter how long ago.
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
Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service (DAWS)
DAWS supports local people, their families, friends and employers to make positive changes in relation to drugs and alcohol.
Local
Harrow Adult Substance Misuse Service
The adult substance misuse service provide a service to Harrow residents, aged 18 or over, and their families and carers. The service is focused on recovery.
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
Local
Council Tax (Harrow)
Information on council tax support.
Local
Health and social care benefits
Information on Health and Social Care central government benefits such as Carer’s Allowance, PIP and Disability Allowance for Childen.
Local
Housing Benefits (Harrow)
Information on housing benefits, and council application process.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Family Support Services
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Family Support Services
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Family Support Service
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity family support is available to all families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening illness. This includes parents, carers, the unwell child or young person, brothers, sisters, grandparents and help with extended family members to support each other.
Local
Families Information Service (FIS)
Harrow Families Information Service provides information, advice and guidance on a wide range of services, entitlements, support and activities for families with children and young people.
Local
The emergency duty social worker
An emergency duty social worker is on duty at all times out of hours to meet urgent needs that cannot wait until the next working day. When you call us an operator will pass details over to the duty social worker, who will return your call as soon as possible and always within an hour.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Support for visually impaired, Deaf and deaf-blind people.
Sensory services are for residents of Harrow who are Deaf, deaf-blind and visually impaired.
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.
Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
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
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Harrow Youth Stop
Harrow Youth Stop is a unique service for Harrow residents – offering a multi-agency centre, providing access to a full range of free and confidential services for young people – all under one roof.
Local
Harrow Learning Disabilities Community Health Team
The Harrow Learning Disabilities Community Health Team supports adults aged 18 and over (and young people aged 17 who are transitioning from children’s services) who have learning disabilities and are registered with a Harrow GP.
Local
Know Diabetes
Know Diabetes website is for people with diabetes living in Harrow. It is interactive and houses over 200 resources – videos, games, online courses and leaflets to help you self-manage your diabetes.
National Services
Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.
Information Leaflets
Emolliets
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
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
Harrow Safeguarding Adults and Children Out of Hours Service
Safeguarding Adults Services are about empowering and protecting an “adult at risk’s” right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm, neglect or exploitation.
Local
Harrow Safeguarding Adults Service
Safeguarding Adults Services are about empowering and protecting an “adult at risk’s” right to live in safety, free from abuse, harm, neglect or exploitation.
National Services
Men Kind Initiative
Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.
National Services
Refuge
Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.
National Services
Women’s Trust
Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Local
Victim Support Harrow
Provide support to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. We provide a range of life-saving and life-changing services, and a voice for the voiceless.
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
Hestia Harrow Domestic Abuse Support Service
Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
Local
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
Local
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Helpline
Rape Crisis South London run the Rape Crisis National Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence. The Helpline is accessible 365 days a year to women aged 13+ who have survived any form of sexual violence, no matter how long ago.
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
Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service (DAWS)
DAWS supports local people, their families, friends and employers to make positive changes in relation to drugs and alcohol.
Local
Harrow Adult Substance Misuse Service
The adult substance misuse service provide a service to Harrow residents, aged 18 or over, and their families and carers. The service is focused on recovery.
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
Local
Council Tax (Harrow)
Information on council tax support.
Local
Health and social care benefits
Information on Health and Social Care central government benefits such as Carer’s Allowance, PIP and Disability Allowance for Childen.
Local
Housing Benefits (Harrow)
Information on housing benefits, and council application process.
National Services
Citizens advice bureau
This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
National Services
Turn2us
Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.
National Services
Scope
Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.
Family Support Services
Local
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Family Support Service
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity family support is available to all families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening illness. This includes parents, carers, the unwell child or young person, brothers, sisters, grandparents and help with extended family members to support each other.
Local
Families Information Service (FIS)
Harrow Families Information Service provides information, advice and guidance on a wide range of services, entitlements, support and activities for families with children and young people.
Local
The emergency duty social worker
An emergency duty social worker is on duty at all times out of hours to meet urgent needs that cannot wait until the next working day. When you call us an operator will pass details over to the duty social worker, who will return your call as soon as possible and always within an hour.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Information Leaflets
Aches and pains – Medication
Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.
Information Leaflets
Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.
National Services
Arthritis Research UK – Advice
You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.
Information Leaflets
Asthma Action Plan
Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.
National Services
Asthma UK
This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.
National Services
Away with pain
Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)
Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)
Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.
Local
Support for visually impaired, Deaf and deaf-blind people.
Sensory services are for residents of Harrow who are Deaf, deaf-blind and visually impaired.
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.
Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Self Referral Form
Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)
Community based service that offers appointments with specifically accredited optometrists for patients with sudden eye-health concerns.
Poster
UTI information poster– English
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English
Poster
UTI information poster– Spanish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish
Poster
UTI information poster– Polish
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.
Poster
UTI information poster– Portuguese
Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese
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
Citizens Advice Harrow
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people’s lives.
Local
Harrow Youth Stop
Harrow Youth Stop is a unique service for Harrow residents – offering a multi-agency centre, providing access to a full range of free and confidential services for young people – all under one roof.
Local
Harrow Learning Disabilities Community Health Team
The Harrow Learning Disabilities Community Health Team supports adults aged 18 and over (and young people aged 17 who are transitioning from children’s services) who have learning disabilities and are registered with a Harrow GP.
Local
Know Diabetes
Know Diabetes website is for people with diabetes living in Harrow. It is interactive and houses over 200 resources – videos, games, online courses and leaflets to help you self-manage your diabetes.
National Services
Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums
Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.
Information Leaflets
Emolliets
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics
This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Information Leaflets
Hand Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
Information Leaflets
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.
National Services
Lupus UK
Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.
National Services
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.
Information Leaflets
Piles (hemorrhoids)
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Information Leaflets
Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish
Information on self care and over the counter medication.
Poster
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
Homelessness Assessment Harrow
It is important you let the Council know as soon as possible if you think you are going to be homeless. This will help them to prevent you from becoming homeless and enable you to take up any housing options that may be offered.
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
Harrow Churches Housing Association (HCHA)
HCHA is a small and growing housing association serving vulnerable people in the London boroughs of Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon.
- 020 8424 2776
- 0208 424 1090 (Helpline out of hours)
- info@hcha.org.uk
- www.hcha.org.uk/
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
Bipolar UK
Offers support for anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, also pre-diagnosis and their family members and friends.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services- (CAMHS)
Assess, treat and care for children and young people, aged 12-18, who have complex mental health problems and who live in the LondonBorough of Southwark.
Local
Harmless
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals. Harmless has an advisory group, comprised of people who have personal and professional experience of self harm.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Central London Youth Group (Bipolar)
The Central London Youth Group is a group which provides support and information for people aged 18-25 who are affected by or concerned about bipolar.
Local
Harrow Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS provides community mental health services to children and young people up to the age of 18 with complex mental health difficulties, and their families.
Local
Mind Harrow
Mind in Harrow is affiliated to National Mind, the leading mental health charity. They support people who experience emotional distress through providing the highest quality services.
Local
WISH Centre
The WISH Centre is a London based charity that prevents self harm, abuse and exploitation of young people.
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
Age UK Harrow offers lots of services for older people and their carers, giving them accurate information and advice on a wide range of issues to help you make informed decisions. Their advocacy service offers independent support to older people who are 60+ .
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.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Harrow Memory Services
Harrow Memory Services provide assessment and diagnosis of dementia and provide ongoing support and information to people with memory problems and their carers.
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
Homelessness Assessment Harrow
It is important you let the Council know as soon as possible if you think you are going to be homeless. This will help them to prevent you from becoming homeless and enable you to take up any housing options that may be offered.
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
Harrow Churches Housing Association (HCHA)
HCHA is a small and growing housing association serving vulnerable people in the London boroughs of Harrow, Hounslow and Hillingdon.
- 020 8424 2776
- 0208 424 1090 (Helpline out of hours)
- info@hcha.org.uk
- www.hcha.org.uk/
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
Bipolar UK
Offers support for anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, also pre-diagnosis and their family members and friends.
Local
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services- (CAMHS)
Assess, treat and care for children and young people, aged 12-18, who have complex mental health problems and who live in the LondonBorough of Southwark.
Local
Harmless
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals. Harmless has an advisory group, comprised of people who have personal and professional experience of self harm.
National Services
Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.
Leaflets
Work Well
Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.
Local
Central London Youth Group (Bipolar)
The Central London Youth Group is a group which provides support and information for people aged 18-25 who are affected by or concerned about bipolar.
Local
Harrow Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS provides community mental health services to children and young people up to the age of 18 with complex mental health difficulties, and their families.
Local
Mind Harrow
Mind in Harrow is affiliated to National Mind, the leading mental health charity. They support people who experience emotional distress through providing the highest quality services.
Local
WISH Centre
The WISH Centre is a London based charity that prevents self harm, abuse and exploitation of young people.
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
Age UK Harrow offers lots of services for older people and their carers, giving them accurate information and advice on a wide range of issues to help you make informed decisions. Their advocacy service offers independent support to older people who are 60+ .
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.
- 02084302000 option 2
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Local
Harrow Memory Services
Harrow Memory Services provide assessment and diagnosis of dementia and provide ongoing support and information to people with memory problems and their carers.
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
Poster
Breast Cancer Information
Information on breast cancer, how to spot it and screening.
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.
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.
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)
Poster
Breast Cancer Information
Information on breast cancer, how to spot it and screening.
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.
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.
Video
How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English
Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.
Sexual Health
Local
ARC @ Stowe Young Peoples Sexual Health Service
Confidential sexual health clinic specifically for young people.
Local
Caryl Thomas Clinic
Free, friendly and confidential. They provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV and blood-borne viruses.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
Central Middlesex Hospital
The Patrick Clements Clinic has both walk-in and appointment clinics for testing and treatment of sexual infections, and routine and specialised contraception. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) referral clinics for more complex contraception issues are available by appointment only, after referral by a doctor. HIV and specialist infection clinics are available by appointment.
Local
Pharmacy-based emergency contraception clinics
Information on local pharmacy based emergency contraception clinics.
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.
Local
Ealing Hospital
Online appointment booking available- Free, friendly and confidential. They provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV and blood-borne viruses.
Smoking
Travel Advice
Smoking
Poster
Harrow’s stop smoking service
Information on support services avilable locally.
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
Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise 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.
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.
Local
GoodGym at The Queensbury
GoodGym is a group of runners and fitness experts that will help you to achieve your fitness goals by helping your local community.
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.
Local
Cycle skills sessions
Cycle Experience provides cycle skills training for adults and children on behalf of Harrow Council. Sessions cater for all ability levels and are suitable for complete beginners to advanced cyclists
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
Weight loss support groups
Search engine to locate local weight loss support groups.
Sexual Health
Local
ARC @ Stowe Young Peoples Sexual Health Service
Confidential sexual health clinic specifically for young people.
Local
Caryl Thomas Clinic
Free, friendly and confidential. They provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV and blood-borne viruses.
Useful Information
Emergency Contraception
Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.
Local
Central Middlesex Hospital
The Patrick Clements Clinic has both walk-in and appointment clinics for testing and treatment of sexual infections, and routine and specialised contraception. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) referral clinics for more complex contraception issues are available by appointment only, after referral by a doctor. HIV and specialist infection clinics are available by appointment.
Local
Pharmacy-based emergency contraception clinics
Information on local pharmacy based emergency contraception clinics.
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.
Local
Ealing Hospital
Online appointment booking available- Free, friendly and confidential. They provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV and blood-borne viruses.
Smoking
Poster
Harrow’s stop smoking service
Information on support services avilable locally.
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.
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.
Local
GoodGym at The Queensbury
GoodGym is a group of runners and fitness experts that will help you to achieve your fitness goals by helping your local community.
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.
Local
Cycle skills sessions
Cycle Experience provides cycle skills training for adults and children on behalf of Harrow Council. Sessions cater for all ability levels and are suitable for complete beginners to advanced cyclists
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
Weight loss support groups
Search engine to locate local weight loss support groups.
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.
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
Northwick Park Hospital- Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Birth Trauma Association (BTA)
The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) was established in 2004 to support women suffering from Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or birth trauma.
Local
Breast feeding support
Offer support to all mothers, whether breastfeeding, mixed feeding or formula feeding, and we offer specialist support to mothers under the age of 25.
Local
British Pregnancy Advisory Service – BUPAS
BUPAS offer support if you discover you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unbale to continue with, they provide advise and support to help you make the best decision that is right for you.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The Health Visiting Service is a specialist team that provides advice, support and intervention to families with children in the first years of life and helps empower parents to make decisions that affect their family’s future health and wellbeing. The service is for children from birth to five years of age whose families are residents of Harrow.
Local
Maternity and obstetrics – Ealing Hospital, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital or St Mary’s Hospital
Maternity and obstetrics service provides care for women and babies throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period, usually through about 10 days after birth. It is really important for you and your baby’s health that you start your antenatal care early in pregnancy – in your first 10 to 12 weeks. Self-refer to their services.
Local
Early Pregnancy unit Ealing Hospital
Self-referral Early Pregnancy Unit at Ealing Hospital offers rapid appointments to assess and look after women who are up to 12 weeks, 6 days pregnant and who are experiencing pain or bleeding.
Local
Marie Stopes
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
Youth Services
Poster
Harrow Youth Stop
At Harrow Youth Stop they offer careers information, advice, guidance and support services to young people living in Harrow aged 16-19 (up to 25 for anyone with special educational needs).
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.
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
Northwick Park Hospital- Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Self Referral Form
Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Self referral for antenatal care.
Local
Birth Trauma Association (BTA)
The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) was established in 2004 to support women suffering from Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or birth trauma.
Local
Breast feeding support
Offer support to all mothers, whether breastfeeding, mixed feeding or formula feeding, and we offer specialist support to mothers under the age of 25.
Local
British Pregnancy Advisory Service – BUPAS
BUPAS offer support if you discover you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unbale to continue with, they provide advise and support to help you make the best decision that is right for you.
Local
Health Visiting Service
The Health Visiting Service is a specialist team that provides advice, support and intervention to families with children in the first years of life and helps empower parents to make decisions that affect their family’s future health and wellbeing. The service is for children from birth to five years of age whose families are residents of Harrow.
Local
Maternity and obstetrics – Ealing Hospital, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital or St Mary’s Hospital
Maternity and obstetrics service provides care for women and babies throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period, usually through about 10 days after birth. It is really important for you and your baby’s health that you start your antenatal care early in pregnancy – in your first 10 to 12 weeks. Self-refer to their services.
Local
Early Pregnancy unit Ealing Hospital
Self-referral Early Pregnancy Unit at Ealing Hospital offers rapid appointments to assess and look after women who are up to 12 weeks, 6 days pregnant and who are experiencing pain or bleeding.
Local
Marie Stopes
Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
Youth Services
Poster
Harrow Youth Stop
At Harrow Youth Stop they offer careers information, advice, guidance and support services to young people living in Harrow aged 16-19 (up to 25 for anyone with special educational needs).
National Services
NHS Go App
NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.