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North Central London

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Contents National Signposting .................................................................................................. 4

Healthy Living...................................................................................................... 4

My Possible Self :The NHS-featured mental health and wellbeing app ..................... 4

Barnet ......................................................................................................................... 5

Physical Activity .................................................................................................. 5

Mental Health ...................................................................................................... 6

Sexual Health ...................................................................................................... 7

Smoking Cessation ............................................................................................. 7

Addiction ............................................................................................................. 7

Disability Support ................................................................................................ 7

Financial Support ................................................................................................ 8

Weight Management ........................................................................................... 8

Social Care ......................................................................................................... 8

Enfield ........................................................................................................................ 9

Physical Activity .................................................................................................. 9

Mental Health .................................................................................................... 10

Sexual Health .................................................................................................... 10

Smoking Cessation ........................................................................................... 10

Addiction ........................................................................................................... 10

Disability Support .............................................................................................. 11

Financial Support .............................................................................................. 11

Weight Management ......................................................................................... 11

Social Care ....................................................................................................... 12

Camden .................................................................................................................... 13

Physical Activity ................................................................................................ 13

Mental Health .................................................................................................... 14

Sexual Health .................................................................................................... 14

Smoking cessation ............................................................................................ 15

Addiction ........................................................................................................... 15

Disability Support .............................................................................................. 15

Financial Support .............................................................................................. 15

Weight Management ......................................................................................... 16

Social Care ....................................................................................................... 16

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Chronic Illness Support ..................................................................................... 17

Islington .................................................................................................................... 18

Physical activity ................................................................................................. 18

Mental health..................................................................................................... 19

Sexual Health .................................................................................................... 19

Smoking cessation ............................................................................................ 20

Addiction ........................................................................................................... 20

Disability Support .............................................................................................. 20

Financial Support .............................................................................................. 21

Weight management ......................................................................................... 21

Social Care ....................................................................................................... 21

Chronic Illness Support ..................................................................................... 23

Haringey ................................................................................................................... 24

Physical Activity ................................................................................................ 24

Mental Health .................................................................................................... 25

Sexual Health .................................................................................................... 25

Smoking Cessation ........................................................................................... 26

Addiction ........................................................................................................... 26

Disability Support .............................................................................................. 26

Financial Support .............................................................................................. 26

Weight Management ......................................................................................... 27

Social Care ....................................................................................................... 27

Chronic Illness Support ..................................................................................... 27

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National Signposting

Healthy Living Healthy Weight

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/ Healthy Lifestyles

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/ Smoking

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/ Nutrition

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/ Physical Activity Guidelines

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/ Active10

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home Sleep

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/ Alcohol Consumption

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/ Mood

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ Mental Health Support https://www.good-thinking.uk/

My Possible Self :The NHS-featured mental health and wellbeing app https://www.mypossibleself.com/

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Barnet

Physical Activity Health Walks (£2.80 per walk) 020 8359 7150 www.barnet.gov.uk/onthemove Various locations including Totteridge, Hampstead Heath, Friary Park, Woodside Park and Finchley Central. Instructor-led health walks across the borough on a weekly basis. Includes additional exercises to challenge your physical fitness and develop strength and conditioning. For anyone over the age of 18. The walks are graded with varying difficulty so suitable for most people. Marked and Measured Routes 020 8359 4600 www.barnet.gov.uk/citizen-home/parks-sport-and-leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/sport-and-fitness-in-barnet-parks/marked-and-measured-routes Marked and Measured Routes are pre-plotted routes of 1k, 2.5k or 5k which can be walked, run or cycled at your own pace - all for free. Better Walks Barnet – FREE 0208 201 0982 [email protected] www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/better-walks-barnet A new Walking for Health scheme that currently runs two weekly walks from two leisure centres in the area with an instructor. Park Run - FREE www.parkrun.org.uk/oak-hill/ Organised weekly 5km run (9am Saturday) Can be enjoyed at any pace at your own pace.

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Age UK Barnet – Over 50s www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/activities-and-events/exercise/ A variety of activities, including indoor and outdoor classes for all levels and abilities. Various locations. Friend In Need (FIN) 020 8449 8225 http://www.fin-eastbarnet.org.uk/ourservices.htm [email protected] Exercise to music, Yoga classes, Tai Chi class, Tuesday lunch club, massage therapy, IT for beginners and lace making club. Aimed at Over 50s, but suitable for anyone. Saracens Foundation 0203 675 7257 www.saracens.com/foundation/health-wellbeing/love-2-move [email protected]. Pilates, Nordic Walking and Dance in a friendly and relaxed environment. Suitable for men and women over 50. University of the third age (U3A) http://barnetu3a.org.uk/ Suitable for people no longer in full time employment. Over 170 groups offering a huge variety of activities to boost your physical, social and mental wellbeing. Small membership fee.

Mental Health Lets Talk IAPT http://www.lets-talk-iapt.nhs.uk/ Let’s Talk Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) is a free NHS evidence-based talking therapy service for people 16 years old and over, who are worried or have low mood. We provide a range of treatment programmes including one to one therapy, counselling and group work.

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Sexual Health Barnet Adults’ Sexual Health https://www.barnet.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/adults-health/adults-sexual-health Sexual Health Services provider for Barnet

Smoking Cessation Pharmacy and GP-based Stop Smoking Support https://barnet.gov.uk/citizen-home/public-health/stop-smoking-support.html Free and confidential one to one support services over five weeks for people aged 12 and over. Also available for pregnant women and those who smoke shisha.

Addiction WDP Barnet Adult Substance Misuse Service 0300 303 2866

www.wdp.org.uk/find-us/london/barnet-0 [email protected]

For Barnet residents aged 18 and over, as well as their families and carers. A free Service offering assessment, support, counseling and access to rehabilitation. As well as education, training and employment.

Disability Support Inclusion Barnet 020 3475 1314 https://www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk/contact-us/ A Peer-Led Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO) providing person-centred services, working together to remove the barriers experienced by disabled people in society.

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Financial Support BOOST Barnet https://boostbarnet.org/ An employment, benefit advice, skills and wellbeing project helping Barnet residents over the age of 16.

Weight Management One You Barnet https://www.oneyoubarnet.org/weight

If you live in Barnet or have a Barnet GP and would like support to lose weight, you may be eligible to join our Adult Weight Management programme. A 10-week physical activity and healthy diet programme for people with a BMI of 30-40kg/m2 or a BMI of >27.5-40kg/m2 for those from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. The cost is £13.20 per month or £3 per session. Ask your GP if you are interested.

Social Care Health Watch Barnet https://www.healthwatchbarnet.co.uk/ Social care support for residents of Barnet Age UK Barnet https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/ Social care support for residents of Barnet

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Enfield

Physical Activity Active Enfield 020 8807 6680

https://www.activeenfield.co.uk/whats-on Physical activity programmes focusing on children and older people. Classes for adults include, Nordic walking, tai chi, over 50s swimming, social dance, badminton, over 50s tennis and many more. Active with Ease, Enfield Contact your local leisure centre or all other enquiries: [email protected] Albany leisure centre Edmonton leisure centre Southbury leisure centre Southgate leisure centre 12 week programme – only £6. Variety of different activities on offer including swimming, Zumba, Pilates, Tai chi and mixed gym exercises. Suitable for Adults 16 years and over who have health issues (including Diabetes). Energise Enfield – Women Get Active (Ladies only, 16 years and over) Edmonton Leisure Centre: 0208 375 3750 [email protected] Green Towers Community Centre Angel Community Centre Wilbury Primary School Brettenham Primary School New Options Centre The Qube, Ponders End Starks Field Primary School 12 week programme – only £6. Variety of different activities on offer including Zumba, Pilates and Circuits.

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Mental Health Enfield IAPT http://www.lets-talk-iapt.nhs.uk/contact-us/enfield-iapt/ Let’s Talk Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) is a free NHS evidence-based talking therapy service for people 16 years old and over, who are worried or have low mood. We provide a range of treatment programmes including one to one therapy, counselling and group work.

Sexual Health Better 2 Know 020 3944 3997 https://www.better2know.co.uk/clinics/city/enfield Your private appointment for an STI test in Enfield can be booked online. To discuss your STI testing options with a member of our expert team, please call us today. Our phone line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.

Smoking Cessation Stop Smoking London 0300 123 1044 www.stopsmokinglondon.com

Support and information available to help stop smoking with tools and resources to support you through the journey.

Addiction Enable 020 8379 6010 http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/services/enable-enfield-alcohol-and-drug-service/189 We provide specialist treatment across two sites to anyone over the age of 18 living in Enfield who is worried about their alcohol or drug use.

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Disability Support Enfield Disability Action 020 8373 6238 http://e-d-a.org.uk/ EDA provides a number of services and is working towards becoming a one stop shop for disabled people living and working in Enfield. Whatever your issue or enquiry we will offer person centred support to access the services and community interests that you identify. If we cannot meet your need effectively, we will support you to identify another provider who can.

Financial Support Enfield Council

020 8379 1000 https://new.enfield.gov.uk/services/your-council/enfield-response-to-covid-19/financial-hardship/#:~:text=If%20after%20reading%20this%20you,please%20ring%20020%208379%201000 For financial help, you can complete our financial support referral form. Our Welfare Advice and Debt Support team will then contact you to help. If you are in crisis now and cannot afford food or essentials, please ring 020 8379 1000.

Weight Management Active Enfield https://www.activeenfield.co.uk/page/movemoreenfield/

Enfield Council's 'Move More' campaign aims to get residents making one or two

small changes a day in their routine to help increase their physical activity.

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Social Care Fall-Stop Service Exercise 020 8375 4106 [email protected] Overseen by Age UK. Light exercise classes or Tai Chi classes. This is for anyone over the age of 50 who has had a fall or at risk of falls.

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Camden

Physical Activity

Good Gym 02034323920 [email protected] https://www.goodgym.org/contact GoodGym helps you get fit by doing good. They are a group of runners that combines regular exercise with helping our communities.

Camden Health Walks 0207 974 4444 https://www.camden.gov.uk/camden-health-walks

Free weekly health walks. Organised walks that are relaxed, friendly and a great chance to meet new people. At each of the walks, there are toilets and benches along the route. Many of the walks also finish at cafes for social opportunities.

Out Door Gyms 0207 974 4444 https://www.camden.gov.uk/outdoor-gyms

Alf Barrett Playground (Holborn) Bramber Green (Kings Cross) Cantelowes Gardens Cumberland Market Open Space Kilburn Grange Park Lismore Circus Maygrove Peace Park Polygon Open Space Swiss Cottage (outside of the Sports Centre)

These are open to everyone and free to use. Outdoor Gyms have a variety of equipment for strength, cardio and toning workouts and are easy to use.

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Cycling In Camden 020 7974 1451 www.camden.gov.uk/cycleskills [email protected] Cycling in Camden is a great way to keep fit, save money and beat traffic congestion.

Anyone who lives, works or studies in Camden can join for free. Whether first-time rider or experienced cyclist, one of our cycle training options will suit your individual abilities and goals. Beginners’ group courses are held at Haverstock School, near Chalk Farm Underground. Adult courses usually take place at weekends. Confident cyclists of any age can sign up with our qualified instructors for road safety training on public roads.

Mental Health

Camden and Islington Psychological Therapies Services- iCOPE 0203 317 7600 [email protected] http://icope.nhs.uk/self-referral/ Free Support for stress, worry, depression and insomnia.

Sexual Health Archway Centre https://www.shl.uk/clinic/archway-centre The Archway Centre offers free and confidential sexual health services. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services.

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Smoking cessation Breathe Stop Smoking 020 3633 2609 [email protected] Text: QUIT to 66777 https://www.breathestopsmoking.org/ Contact the team via telephone or on their website to book a one-to-one appointment with one of their personal stop smoke advisors.

Addiction Drugs and Alcohol 0203 553 0324 [email protected] https://www.recovery.org.uk/ Contact the team for a confidential discussion about drug/ alcohol problems.

Disability Support Camden Disability Action https://camdendisabilityaction.org.uk/ Camden Disability Action is a user-led organisation which aims to promote the equality of deaf and disabled people living or working in Camden.

Financial Support Financial Support for Residents https://www.camden.gov.uk/financial-support-for-residents1 Financial support for Camden residents.

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LSE (Kings Cross) Project [email protected] [email protected] We’re FoodCycle LSE: FoodCycle’s longest running project! We’ve been serving every Sunday since 2009, using surplus food to create nutritious meals in a welcoming atmosphere for people living with HIV and their families. FoodCycle LSE partners with The Food Chain to provide a weekly communal meal every Sunday in Kings Cross. The Food Chain have been providing a whole range of nutritional support for people in London living with HIV since 1988, and we are working in partnership with them to provide tasty meals each week.

Weight Management

Rebalance 02079741741 [email protected] http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure/sports-and-activities/lose-weight/ Free 12 week group weight management programme at local leisure or community centres. It offers healthy eating guidance, opportunities and support to become more active.

Social Care

Wish+ Camden 020 7974 3012 [email protected] http://cindex.camden.gov.uk/kb5/camden/cd/service.page?id=8-urZIoxzH4

https://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/social-care-and-health/health-in-

camden/wish-plus/

The WISH+ referral hub is a way for Camden residents to get access to a range of Warmth, Income, Safety and Health services.

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Age UK Camden (Age Concern Camden) 020 7239 0400 [email protected] http://www.ageukcamden.org.uk Services and support to older citizens in Camden.

Healthwatch Camden

020 7383 2402 http://www.healthwatchcamden.co.uk/ [email protected]

Healthwatch is a health and social care organisation. They give out information and advice and champion equality for local people.

Chronic Illness Support Camden Integrated Care Service (CICS) 020 3317 2438 Camden Integrated Care Service (CICS) aims to manage co-morbidities and frail patients with specialists from different disciplines working out of the same location to better support your patients with long-term health conditions. Talk to your GP for a referral to the service.

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Islington

Physical activity Islington Tennis Centre Market Road, London, N7 9PL 020 3793 6880

http://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/islington/islingtontc Indoor and outdoor tennis centre and gym open to everyone with multiple membership options available. Good Gym 02034323920 [email protected] https://www.goodgym.org/contact GoodGym helps you get fit by doing good. They are a group of runners that combines regular exercise with helping our communities. Exercise On Referral 020 3474 0066 [email protected]

http://www.aquaterra.org/about/health-community/

A 12 week programme offering a range of activities including: Gym and studio classes, swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, Nordic walking and green gym sessions plus other seasonal activities. Referral from GP only.

Sobell Leisure Centre

London, N7 7NY 02076092166 https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/islington/sobell Gym, fitness studios, personal training, badminton, ice skating, swimming, squash courts and a climbing wall.

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Women’s Only Walking Group 020 7700 6464 http://www.thevillagepractice.org/info.aspx?p=15&pr=F83664&t=1&high=walking The Village Practice 115 Isledon Road London N77JJ The Village Practice Staff will be running a weekly walking group for women only! Every Tuesday 11:30-12:15.

Mental health

Camden and Islington Psychological Therapies Services- iCOPE 0203 317 7252 http://icope.nhs.uk/self-referral/ [email protected] Free Support for stress, worry, depression and insomnia.

Mindfulness For Health 020 7272 1585 http://www.stjohnsway.nhs.uk/ 96 St. John's Way Archway London, N19 3RN A practical guide to relieving pain, reducing stress and restoring wellbeing.

Sexual Health Archway Centre 020 3317 5252 https://www.shl.uk/clinic/archway-centre The Archway Centre offers free and confidential sexual health services. This includes STI (sexually transmitted infection), HIV testing and contraceptive services.

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Smoking cessation Breathe Stop Smoking 020 3633 2609 [email protected] https://www.breathestopsmoking.org Contact the team via telephone or on their website to book a one to one appointment with one of their personal stop smoke advisors. Smoke Free Islington 020 3316 1043 0800 093 9030 [email protected] http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=2761 A stop smoking service running clinics throughout the week, staffed by experienced stop smoking advisors who provide one-to-one advice and support.

Addiction

Islington Drug and Alcohol Helpline 0808 800 0019

http://directory.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=ROfZE9WzxyM

Contact the team for a confidential discussion about drug/ alcohol problems

Disability Support Disability Action in Islington 020 7354 8925 https://www.daii.org/ We can help with advice and support regarding benefits (including form-filling support), Social care, Mandatory reconsiderations, Registering appeals with courts & tribunals, Disability discrimination, Council services including housing, Utilities suppliers, Grant applications and signposting for specialist advice.

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Financial Support

Resident Support Scheme

https://www.islington.gov.uk/advice/resident-support-scheme#:~:text=Islington's%20Resident%20Support%20Scheme%20provides,be%20able%20to%20help%20you Islington’s Resident Support Scheme provides support to residents facing severe

financial hardship and in need of one off or temporary help with urgent living costs.

Weight management Rebalance 02079741741 [email protected] Free 12week group weight management programme at local leisure or community centres. It offers healthy eating guidance, opportunities and support to become more active. Referral by health professional or GP. Young People Families Weight Management 020 33168034 or 07774331493 [email protected] Visit the website to access information on diet and physical activities in Islington.

Social Care Supported employment for people with a health condition 020 3317 6043 [email protected] [email protected] www.candi.nhs.uk/IPS-employment-trial This service consists of employment specialists in a GP surgery or community clinic supporting people with a long-term health condition and/or disability to find employment.

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Get back on track: Helping Islington stay in work 0800 389 0177 https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/Services/Get-Back-On-Track [email protected] Get Back on Track is a FREE service designed to support individuals at risk of becoming unemployed due to ill health.

Islington Age UK Navigation Service 020 7281 6018 [email protected] http://www.ageuk.org.uk/islington/contact-us/ Islington residents aged over 16 years old, their relatives, supporters, carers and friends, can all access services to improve their quality of life – no matter what challenge is being faced. SHINE Islington 0800 953 1221 / 0207 527 2121 http://directory.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=_42tlEozyz8 SHINE makes sure that you get all the help you need to stay warm, increase income and stay healthy in your home. SHINE gives practical advice and refers to schemes that reduce the risks associated with hot or cold weather. Finsbury Park Project [email protected] We’re FoodCycle Finsbury Park, serving tasty meals every Saturday lunchtime, 12.30 pm at the Finsbury Park Community Hub in north London. Each week, we collect surplus fruit and vegetables, and turn these ingredients into nutritious (and delicious!) three-course meals for the community. Islington Project [email protected] We’re FoodCycle Islington! We serve every Wednesday afternoon at the New River Baptist Church. Each week, we collect surplus fruit and vegetables from supermarkets and local market stalls and turn these ingredients into tasty three-course meals for our guests. This project is open to everyone and is child-friendly.

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Chronic Illness Support Expert Patients Programme (EPP) 020 7527 1189 https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=10332 [email protected] The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is for any adult living in Islington who has one or more long-term health conditions. You can refer by email or telephone.

Alternatively, staff can complete the referral form.

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Haringey

Physical Activity

Good Gym 0203 432 3920 [email protected] https://www.goodgym.org/contact GoodGym helps you get fit by doing good. They are a group of runners that combines regular exercise with helping our communities. GP Gym 020 8888 1736

https://www.bggp.co.uk/services/gp-gym/

The service is a weekly exercise class which includes a personal trainer and a motivation coach. Please speak to the receptionist or your GP regarding registration forms or Register online

Walking for Health 020 8885 7307 [email protected] http://www.haringey.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/travel/walking/walking-groups

45 minutes to 1 hour walking groups Monday to Saturday across Haringey. Self Refer through the website or by phone.

OurParks

0800 111 4464 [email protected]

https://ourparks.org.uk/ FREE exercise classes available in Haringey, sessions include Yoga, Abs Workout, Circuit, Bootcamps, Run Classes. Our free exercise classes are suitable for all levels of fitness and are open to participants 16 and over.

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Mental Health Psychological Therapies service in Haringey – Mind 020 8340 2474 [email protected] http://www.mindinharingey.org.uk/index.asp Seek advice, help and support for mental health problems. GP or other NHS statutory staff can refer or you can contact the Service directly for a self-referral. The Free Mindfulness Project and online resources (Web based) [email protected] http://www.freemindfulness.org/ The aim of The Free Mindfulness Project is to provide easy and free access to mindfulness meditation exercises by inviting the wider mindfulness community to share their resources. The focus of this site is mindfulness as practiced in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and other closely related approaches.

Sexual Health Embrace Community Support Centre 0802 801 9224 [email protected] http://www.embraceuk.org/ Promotes any charitable purpose for the benefit of disadvantaged groups including migrants and refugees, specialising in sexual health

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Smoking Cessation One You Haringey 020 8885 9095 http://www.oneyouharingey.org/ One You Haringey provides Haringey residents with a range of health advice and support to get fitter, achieve a healthy weight, quit smoking, drink less and get an NHS Health Check. You can self- refer by registering online and sign up.

Addiction HAGA 020 8800 6999 [email protected] http://www.haga.co.uk/ HAGA’s vision is for everyone to be able to access support and treatment for alcohol when they need it.

Disability Support Disability and sensory loss – Haringey Council https://www.haringey.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/disabilities We provide help, advice and support to residents of Haringey who are deaf or hard

of hearing, blind or partially sighted, who have a permanent and substantial disability

or long term health condition which impacts on their ability to live independently

Financial Support Debt advice – Haringey Council https://www.haringey.gov.uk/community/advice/debt-advice Debt advice and Money Advice Service available

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Weight Management Bags of Taste 077 5950 0485 [email protected] http://www.bagsoftaste.org/ Hands-on cooking classes that are also great fun. We teach people who are struggling with food costs to eat better, for less. Their delicious recipes are sourced from around the world and are all designed to cost less than £1.00 per head. At the end of every lesson you can buy bags of ingredients at a cost of £3.00 each, with enough food included for four meals, so you can try cooking it again (and again) at home.

Social Care Citizens Advice Bureau - Haringey 0300 330 1187 [email protected] https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/haringey/ This charity provides free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. Haringey Association of Voluntary and Community Organisations 020 3771 0104 [email protected] https://havcoharingey.org.uk/ HAVCO is the umbrella organisation (or Council for Voluntary Service) for the voluntary and community sector in Haringey

Chronic Illness Support iCope Long Term Conditions Service https://www.icope.nhs.uk/request-an-appointment/ iCope provides a confidential psychological therapy service for people over the age of 18 registered with a Camden, Islington or Kingston GP – or NHS or social care staff working in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield or Haringey.