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
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.
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.
Carers Support
Child Health
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Domestic Violence & Abuse
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Health Conditions Advice and Support
Homeless Support
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Mental Health
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.
Older People Support
Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)
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 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.
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.
Sexual Health
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Smoking
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.
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.
Travel Advice
Virtual Support
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
Youth Services
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Women’s Health
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.
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.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.
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.
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.
Self Referral Form
Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form
Pregnancy timeline poster.