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Measles can spread to other people easily.

Patients who have an appointment to come into the practice should not attend if they have:

  • a fever and a rash; with
  • cold symptoms;
  • or a cough;
  • or red, sore eyes (conjunctivitis)

Please contact the surgery and one of our clinicians will call you back.

For more information on measles, please visit the NHS website.

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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

 Listening Ear

The Listening Ear is a local charity providing bereavement counselling to families in the Croydon area (and further afield for families bereaved by suicide). They offer support to adults, young people and children.

Local

SWL Bereavement Services

Croydon APCMH is a longstanding mental health charity in Croydon, which opened in 1989. We are unique in that our service is open access (there is no referral service) users and carers choose to use our service.

Local

Croydon Health Services Bereavement Service

The service offers an opportunity to work through some of the painful emotions and difficulties following the death of a loved one in a confidential and supportive environment.

Local

Cruse Bereavement Care Croydon

Provide free confidential support on a one-to-one and group basis. Offer free information and advice to anyone who has been affected by a death

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.

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Cancer and End of Life

National

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.

National

Cancer Support

Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.

Local

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service has been developed as a joint venture between Macmillan Cancer, Croydon Health Services. The information centre is designed to help make sure that anyone affected by cancer has free access to good quality information and emotional and practical support.

Local

South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC)

SECHC aims to give any person affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which may help them to cope with their situation.

National

Breast Cancer Care UK

Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.

National

Compassion in Dying

National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.

National

Marie Curie

Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.

National

Sue Ryder

Provides support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.

Local

St Christopher’s Hospice

St Christopher’s Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality.

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Carers Support

Local

Carer’s Befriending Service

The Carer’s Befriending Service is essentially for people who would benefit from the support a telephone friendship could provide. Being a Carer can be hard to adapt to. Not having someone to talk to about your responsibilities/caring role can be lonely and isolating. That’s where the Carers Telephone Befriending service can help.

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.

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Child Health

Information Leaflet

Caring for Children with Coughs

Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).

Local

Chathealth

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team.

Local

Croydon Best Start

Best Start is a service from pregnancy until your child turns 5. It is made up of a number of different organisations all working together to support you to give your child the Best Start in life. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

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.

Local

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors work with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. The team consists of Nurses or Midwives who have also completed additional training in public health, which includes child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.

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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

 Listening Ear

The Listening Ear is a local charity providing bereavement counselling to families in the Croydon area (and further afield for families bereaved by suicide). They offer support to adults, young people and children.

Local

SWL Bereavement Services

Croydon APCMH is a longstanding mental health charity in Croydon, which opened in 1989. We are unique in that our service is open access (there is no referral service) users and carers choose to use our service.

Local

Croydon Health Services Bereavement Service

The service offers an opportunity to work through some of the painful emotions and difficulties following the death of a loved one in a confidential and supportive environment.

Local

Cruse Bereavement Care Croydon

Provide free confidential support on a one-to-one and group basis. Offer free information and advice to anyone who has been affected by a death

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.

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Cancer and End of Life

National

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.

National

Cancer Support

Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.

Local

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service has been developed as a joint venture between Macmillan Cancer, Croydon Health Services. The information centre is designed to help make sure that anyone affected by cancer has free access to good quality information and emotional and practical support.

Local

South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC)

SECHC aims to give any person affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which may help them to cope with their situation.

National

Breast Cancer Care UK

Breast Cancer care, provides information and support for women with breast cancer.

National

Compassion in Dying

National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.

National

Marie Curie

Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.

National

Sue Ryder

Provides support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.

Local

St Christopher’s Hospice

St Christopher’s Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality.

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Carers Support

Local

Carer’s Befriending Service

The Carer’s Befriending Service is essentially for people who would benefit from the support a telephone friendship could provide. Being a Carer can be hard to adapt to. Not having someone to talk to about your responsibilities/caring role can be lonely and isolating. That’s where the Carers Telephone Befriending service can help.

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.

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Child Health

Information Leaflet

Caring for Children with Coughs

Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).

Local

Chathealth

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team.

Local

Croydon Best Start

Best Start is a service from pregnancy until your child turns 5. It is made up of a number of different organisations all working together to support you to give your child the Best Start in life. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

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.

Local

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors work with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. The team consists of Nurses or Midwives who have also completed additional training in public health, which includes child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.

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Community Service (Health and Wellbeing)

Local

Croydon Sustainable communities

Provides you with information of local services and activities which help support health and well being.

Local

Home Start

We offer a unique service to families by recruiting and training volunteers, who are usually parents themselves, to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5, offering them informal, confidential and friendly support.

Local

Engagement Events Croydon

Provides you with information of local services and activities which help support health and well being.

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Community Service (Health and Wellbeing)

Local

Croydon Sustainable communities

Provides you with information of local services and activities which help support health and well being.

Local

Home Start

We offer a unique service to families by recruiting and training volunteers, who are usually parents themselves, to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5, offering them informal, confidential and friendly support.

Local

Engagement Events Croydon

Provides you with information of local services and activities which help support health and well being.

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Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid

BCWA aims to empower anyone suffering domestic abuse so they can make informed choices about their future. Services are confidential, non-judgmental and respectful of diversity.

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

FJC- formerly Family Justice Centre

FJC: The centre is run by a skilled experienced team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. Their aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way. The FJC is open for drop-ins and appointments every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

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

Hestia

Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.

Local

Rape Crisis South London

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. They offer specialised, confidential support, information and referral details completely free of charge.

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.

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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

Talk Of the Record Croydon

Free and confidential counselling for young people aged 14-25. Online counselling services are also available.

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

We are with you

Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.

Local

Croydon young people’s substance misuse service

Croydon young people’s substance misuse service offers advice on housing support, not in education, employment or training services (NEET), and drug and alcohol services. You must live in Croydon or be registered with a Croydon GP to access this service.

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.

Poster

Turning point

Provide a wide range of health and well being services, including drug and alcohol.

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Employment/Welfare/Benefits Advice

Local

Citizens Advice Croydon

Provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information on a wide range of issues, including debts, welfare benefits, housing, employment, consumer rights and relationships.

Local

Mind Croydon- Employment Support

Mind in Croydon’s Employment Support is a service designed to assist people with mental health problems to find work and live independently in the community. The service aims to provide a holistic and comprehensive support programme that can be individually tailored to meet your needs and aspirations, and to help facilitate your transition towards employment.

Local

Welfare benefit advice service

Assist Croydon residents to claim benefits which can help towards regular costs such as fuel bills, healthier food, care, mobility and council tax. They also run a free phone telephone advice line.

National Services

Citizens advice bureau

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

National Services

Scope

Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.

National Services

Turn2us

Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.

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Health Conditions Advice and Support

Local

Physiotherapy Self-Management – The Croydon MSK app

The Croydon MSK app (powered by getUBetter) is provided free of charge by Croydon CCG for patients registered at New Addington Group Practice. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or on the Web and guides you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you get better from a range of new or recurrent musculoskeletal conditions:
• Lower back pain
• Back and leg pain
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Ankle Pain
• Knee Pain
• Soft Tissue Lower Limb Pain
• Hip Pain

Poster

Aches and pains – Medication

Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.

Local

Children’s Asthma service

This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer from asthma.

Leaflets

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Leaflets

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National Services

Away with pain

Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.

Leaflets

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Local

Primary Care Eye Service

Primary Eyecare provides NHS funded eyecare services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians, from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.

Local

Croydon Hearing

Provide advice, information and practical help and support to residents of Croydon with any type of hearing loss.

Local

Living with diabetes

This service provides you with information of local services which can offer you information support and advice

Poster

Diabetes Book & learn

A new and easy way to access diabetes education in south London.

Poster

Diabetes UK – Croydon

The Croydon Voluntary Group is largely run by people living with diabetes under the care of Croydon University Hospital. They hold meetings 6 times a year with speakers on diabetes issues. Also provide help to the community by signposting individuals to the relevant help – They do not give clinical advice.

Local

Walking for Health

Walking for Health is a regular walk organised by the Centre. Each week we get together with cancer patients, their families and carers and hospital staff to go for a walk. Walking can aid recovery, get people enjoying the outdoors and give people a time to get together and talk. They meet at the Macmillan Centre on Wednesday at 1pm and Fridays at 11am for a 30 to 45 minute walk. All are welcome, so if you are interested in joining us please contact the centre.

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– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise 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.

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.

Leaflets

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Useful Information

Breathlessness

Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.

Useful Information

Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions

Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.

Useful Information

Diabetes Eat Well Guide

This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.

Useful Information

Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan

Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients

National 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.

Leaflets

Emolliets

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

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.

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.

Leaflets

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Leaflets

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

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.

Leaflets

Piles (hemorrhoids)

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

Poster

UTI information poster– Polish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.

Poster

UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

Poster

Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

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Homeless Support

Local

CAYSH- Croydon

CAYSH operates the appointment free Drop in Zone in Croydon for 16-21s, providing general advice on just about anything and specialist advice to those facing homelessness.

Local

Crisis Skylight Croydon

If you are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, you can access their services for free. They offer education, training and support in our centre in Croydon.

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

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

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.

Local

Nightwatch

Nightwatch volunteers are out every night in the centre of Croydon giving food and other help to homeless and other vulnerable people. We can be found every night at 9.30pm in the Queen’s Gardens, by Fell Road.

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.

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Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid

BCWA aims to empower anyone suffering domestic abuse so they can make informed choices about their future. Services are confidential, non-judgmental and respectful of diversity.

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

FJC- formerly Family Justice Centre

FJC: The centre is run by a skilled experienced team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. Their aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way. The FJC is open for drop-ins and appointments every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

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

Hestia

Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.

Local

Rape Crisis South London

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. They offer specialised, confidential support, information and referral details completely free of charge.

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.

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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

Talk Of the Record Croydon

Free and confidential counselling for young people aged 14-25. Online counselling services are also available.

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

We are with you

Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.

Local

Croydon young people’s substance misuse service

Croydon young people’s substance misuse service offers advice on housing support, not in education, employment or training services (NEET), and drug and alcohol services. You must live in Croydon or be registered with a Croydon GP to access this service.

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.

Poster

Turning point

Provide a wide range of health and well being services, including drug and alcohol.

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Employment/Welfare/Benefits Advice

Local

Citizens Advice Croydon

Provide free, confidential, independent and impartial advice and information on a wide range of issues, including debts, welfare benefits, housing, employment, consumer rights and relationships.

Local

Mind Croydon- Employment Support

Mind in Croydon’s Employment Support is a service designed to assist people with mental health problems to find work and live independently in the community. The service aims to provide a holistic and comprehensive support programme that can be individually tailored to meet your needs and aspirations, and to help facilitate your transition towards employment.

Local

Welfare benefit advice service

Assist Croydon residents to claim benefits which can help towards regular costs such as fuel bills, healthier food, care, mobility and council tax. They also run a free phone telephone advice line.

National Services

Citizens advice bureau

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

National Services

Scope

Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.

National Services

Turn2us

Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.

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Health Conditions Advice and Support

Local

Physiotherapy Self-Management – The Croydon MSK app

The Croydon MSK app (powered by getUBetter) is provided free of charge by Croydon CCG for patients registered at New Addington Group Practice. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or on the Web and guides you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you get better from a range of new or recurrent musculoskeletal conditions:
• Lower back pain
• Back and leg pain
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Ankle Pain
• Knee Pain
• Soft Tissue Lower Limb Pain
• Hip Pain

Poster

Aches and pains – Medication

Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.

Local

Children’s Asthma service

This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer from asthma.

Leaflets

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Leaflets

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National Services

Away with pain

Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.

Leaflets

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Local

Primary Care Eye Service

Primary Eyecare provides NHS funded eyecare services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians, from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.

Local

Croydon Hearing

Provide advice, information and practical help and support to residents of Croydon with any type of hearing loss.

Local

Living with diabetes

This service provides you with information of local services which can offer you information support and advice

Poster

Diabetes Book & learn

A new and easy way to access diabetes education in south London.

Poster

Diabetes UK – Croydon

The Croydon Voluntary Group is largely run by people living with diabetes under the care of Croydon University Hospital. They hold meetings 6 times a year with speakers on diabetes issues. Also provide help to the community by signposting individuals to the relevant help – They do not give clinical advice.

Local

Walking for Health

Walking for Health is a regular walk organised by the Centre. Each week we get together with cancer patients, their families and carers and hospital staff to go for a walk. Walking can aid recovery, get people enjoying the outdoors and give people a time to get together and talk. They meet at the Macmillan Centre on Wednesday at 1pm and Fridays at 11am for a 30 to 45 minute walk. All are welcome, so if you are interested in joining us please contact the centre.

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– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise 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.

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.

Leaflets

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Useful Information

Breathlessness

Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.

Useful Information

Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions

Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.

Useful Information

Diabetes Eat Well Guide

This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.

Useful Information

Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan

Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients

National 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.

Leaflets

Emolliets

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

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.

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.

Leaflets

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Leaflets

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

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.

Leaflets

Piles (hemorrhoids)

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

Poster

UTI information poster– Polish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.

Poster

UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

Poster

Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

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Homeless Support

Local

CAYSH- Croydon

CAYSH operates the appointment free Drop in Zone in Croydon for 16-21s, providing general advice on just about anything and specialist advice to those facing homelessness.

Local

Crisis Skylight Croydon

If you are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, you can access their services for free. They offer education, training and support in our centre in Croydon.

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

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

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.

Local

Nightwatch

Nightwatch volunteers are out every night in the centre of Croydon giving food and other help to homeless and other vulnerable people. We can be found every night at 9.30pm in the Queen’s Gardens, by Fell Road.

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.

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

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Mental Health

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

CAMHS is used as a term for all services that work with children and young people who have difficulties with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing.

Local

Croydon Drop-In

Offers advocacy, advice and counselling service to children and young people from 10-18 years presenting with mild to moderate difficulties. The service accepts self-referrals and young people can attend a drop-in session in addition to being referred through the CAMHS SPA.

Local

Mind in Croydon

Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health and it seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community. It works with and supports people with mental health problems and their relatives and carers, living in the London Borough of Croydon and surrounding areas.

National Services

Rethink

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Useful Information

Talking from the Heart

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Local

Croydon Talking Therapies (IAPT)

The Croydon IAPT Psychological Therapies Service is a free confidential service that supports adults aged 18 years and over who are experiencing low mood, depression and anxiety.​

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

Off the Record

Offers face to face and online counselling service and workshops to young people from 14-25 years presenting with mild to moderate difficulties. The service accepts self-referrals and assessment drop-in sessions are available in addition to referral through the Single Point of Access.

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Older People Support

Local

Age UK Croydon

Age UK Croydon offers lots of services for older people and their carers living in the London Borough of Croydon.

Local

Care at Home – Croydon Council

Local

Care and support assessments

Information and advice about how to make a referral to adult social care for yourself or someone else.

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

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

Croydon older people’s floating support service

The Croydon older people’s floating support service provides support to Croydon residents aged 60 with housing related support and support to maintain independence.

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.

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Screening Services (Breast/Bowel/Cervical)

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.

Local

South West London Breast Screening Service

The South West London Breast Screening Service provides breast screening, using breast x-rays (mammograms) for women registered with a GP in the areas covered by Croydon.

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Mental Health

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

CAMHS is used as a term for all services that work with children and young people who have difficulties with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing.

Local

Croydon Drop-In

Offers advocacy, advice and counselling service to children and young people from 10-18 years presenting with mild to moderate difficulties. The service accepts self-referrals and young people can attend a drop-in session in addition to being referred through the CAMHS SPA.

Local

Mind in Croydon

Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health and it seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community. It works with and supports people with mental health problems and their relatives and carers, living in the London Borough of Croydon and surrounding areas.

National Services

Rethink

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Useful Information

Talking from the Heart

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Local

Croydon Talking Therapies (IAPT)

The Croydon IAPT Psychological Therapies Service is a free confidential service that supports adults aged 18 years and over who are experiencing low mood, depression and anxiety.​

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

Off the Record

Offers face to face and online counselling service and workshops to young people from 14-25 years presenting with mild to moderate difficulties. The service accepts self-referrals and assessment drop-in sessions are available in addition to referral through the Single Point of Access.

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Older People Support

Local

Age UK Croydon

Age UK Croydon offers lots of services for older people and their carers living in the London Borough of Croydon.

Local

Care at Home – Croydon Council

Local

Care and support assessments

Information and advice about how to make a referral to adult social care for yourself or someone else.

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

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

Croydon older people’s floating support service

The Croydon older people’s floating support service provides support to Croydon residents aged 60 with housing related support and support to maintain independence.

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.

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Screening Services (Breast/Bowel/Cervical)

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.

Local

South West London Breast Screening Service

The South West London Breast Screening Service provides breast screening, using breast x-rays (mammograms) for women registered with a GP in the areas covered by Croydon.

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Sexual Health

Local

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

Provides a free, comprehensive and confidential sexual health service

Local

Getting It On

Getting it on provides information and services for people aged 13-19 on sexual and mental health issues, drug and alcohol and relationship problems.

Local

Just Be Croydon

This service provides you with information on sexual health facts and advices. Also information on local services which you can access for help.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.

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

Brook

Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

National Services

NHS Sexual Health Information

Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.

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Sexual Health

Local

Croydon Sexual Health Centre

Provides a free, comprehensive and confidential sexual health service

Local

Getting It On

Getting it on provides information and services for people aged 13-19 on sexual and mental health issues, drug and alcohol and relationship problems.

Local

Just Be Croydon

This service provides you with information on sexual health facts and advices. Also information on local services which you can access for help.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.

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

Brook

Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

National Services

NHS Sexual Health Information

Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.

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Smoking

Local

Just Be Croydon

Information, support and advice on local and national services which can help you to quite smoking.

Local

Parade- Pharmacy

Offer free NHS stop smoking service as well as in house private advice.

App

NHS Smoking free – Mobile App

This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.

National Services

Smoke free National Helpline

Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Local

Families and children – Healthy weight advice and support

FREE service helping young people, children and families keep a healthy weight. The service supports families with children aged 4-16 years to improve their lifestyle, physical fitness and nutrition habits.

Local

Good Food Matters

The Good Food Matters Community Food Learning Centre in New Addington, Croydon, London, is a 1.5 acres bio-diverse green space with a large eco-built, fully equipped, accessible to all, teaching kitchen, two large traditional, wooden traditional greenhouses and an amazing world food polytunnel.

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.

Leaflets

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

Local

Getting It On

Getting it on provides information and services for people aged 13-19 on healthy eating, sexual and mental health issues, drug and alcohol and relationship problems.

Local

Just Be Croydon

This service provides you with information of local diet and exercise services which can offer you support and advice.

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Youth Services

Local

Youth Support- Croydon

Youth support services & information in croydon.

National Services

NHS Go App

NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.

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Smoking

Local

Just Be Croydon

Information, support and advice on local and national services which can help you to quite smoking.

Local

Parade- Pharmacy

Offer free NHS stop smoking service as well as in house private advice.

App

NHS Smoking free – Mobile App

This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.

National Services

Smoke free National Helpline

Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Local

Families and children – Healthy weight advice and support

FREE service helping young people, children and families keep a healthy weight. The service supports families with children aged 4-16 years to improve their lifestyle, physical fitness and nutrition habits.

Local

Good Food Matters

The Good Food Matters Community Food Learning Centre in New Addington, Croydon, London, is a 1.5 acres bio-diverse green space with a large eco-built, fully equipped, accessible to all, teaching kitchen, two large traditional, wooden traditional greenhouses and an amazing world food polytunnel.

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.

Leaflets

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

Local

Getting It On

Getting it on provides information and services for people aged 13-19 on healthy eating, sexual and mental health issues, drug and alcohol and relationship problems.

Local

Just Be Croydon

This service provides you with information of local diet and exercise services which can offer you support and advice.

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Youth Services

Local

Youth Support- Croydon

Youth support services & information in croydon.

National Services

NHS Go App

NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.

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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

Guys and St Thomas – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

King’s College Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

St George’s Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

Croydon University hospital

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Refer yourself to Croydon’s maternity services What to do when you find out you’re pregnant.

Self Referral Form

St Georges Hospital

Local

Best Start Service

Best Start is a service from pregnancy until your child turns 5. It is a collection of organisation working together to support you to give your child the Best Start in life.

Local

Early Pregnancy Unit- The Women’s Unit at Croydon University Hospital

The Early Pregnancy Unit see patients up to 15+6 weeks only. Appointment based service, which is accessible only via telephone. Please call the following number and leave a message with your name and number, and the EPU team will call them back.

Local

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors work with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. The team consists of Nurses or Midwives who have also completed additional training in public health, which includes child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

Local

Marie Stopes

Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England

Local

Maternity services

Information on maternity services in Croydon.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

Self Referral Form

Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Pregnancy timeline poster.

Self Referral Form

St Helier Hospital

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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

Guys and St Thomas – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

King’s College Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

St George’s Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

Croydon University hospital

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Refer yourself to Croydon’s maternity services What to do when you find out you’re pregnant.

Self Referral Form

St Georges Hospital

Local

Best Start Service

Best Start is a service from pregnancy until your child turns 5. It is a collection of organisation working together to support you to give your child the Best Start in life.

Local

Early Pregnancy Unit- The Women’s Unit at Croydon University Hospital

The Early Pregnancy Unit see patients up to 15+6 weeks only. Appointment based service, which is accessible only via telephone. Please call the following number and leave a message with your name and number, and the EPU team will call them back.

Local

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors work with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. The team consists of Nurses or Midwives who have also completed additional training in public health, which includes child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

Local

Marie Stopes

Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England

Local

Maternity services

Information on maternity services in Croydon.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

Self Referral Form

Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Pregnancy timeline poster.

Self Referral Form

St Helier Hospital