Resources and support

Learn more about the help you can access from local organisations

Where to start?

Below is a website which explains more about the resources and organisations in Westminster that can support you if experiencing homelessness:

Below are a range of services or organisations that accept direct referrals:

One You

One You is a free service supporting residents in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. It provides both individual and group support to make small, positive changes to improve your health and wellbeing, including to:

·       stop smoking
·       lose weight
·       exercise more
·       drink less alcohol
·       eat more healthily
·       improve your mental wellbeing

Expert health coaches will help you make simple, lasting changes to help you live a longer and happier life.

Get started now: One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster

Addiction (Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling)

Turning Point

Turning Point offers a range of services depending on what you need, from detox and residential rehab to supported living and aftercare support. Click below to see more information. You can read about our full range of services on our website.

Contact Details:

Contraception

Dean Street, Soho

Dean Street offers free confidential advice, condoms, contraception, emergency contraception, STD and HIV testing. Appointments can be made online or by calling 020 3315 6699.

Opening times

  • Monday: 8am – 7pm
  • Tuesday: 8am – 7pm
  • Wednesday: 12 – 7pm
  • Thursday: 8am – 7pm
  • Friday: 9am – 4pm
  • Saturday: 11am – 4pm
  • Sunday: closed

Contact Details:

Website: http://dean.st/contraception/

Alternatively you can visit: Sexual Health (STI) Clinics For London and Surrey |CNWL Sexual Health Services for more information

Maternity

St Mary’s Hospital

Our maternity and obstetrics service provides care for women and babies throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period, usually through about 10 days after birth.

It is important to start your antenatal care early in your pregnancy, as soon as you find out you are pregnant. Use our online self-referral form to quickly refer to our maternity service.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 020 3312 6135
Website: http://www.imperial.nhs.uk

University College Hospital

Antenatal care is the right care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. You will be offered appointments with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth. You should start your antenatal care as soon as possible once you know you are pregnant. Women can refer themselves to our service by completing a self-referral form

Contact Details:

Telephone: 020 3447 9400
Email: uclh.antenatalreferrals@nhs.net
Website: www.uclh.nhs.uk

Musculoskeletal Problems

Cora Health

Musculoskeletal (MSK) refers to the muscles, ligaments, joints and nerves in the human body.

Our MSK service focuses on working with patients to help restore movement and function which may have been caused by an injury or illness. You can self-refer to the service if you are over 18 years of age.

Central London referrals – Cora Health

Physical Disability

Keen London

KEEN London is the only charity in London providing one-to-one support at free sports and activity sessions for children with additional needs or disabilities. We believe no child should miss out on the benefits of sports and physical activity. With the support of our amazing volunteers, our weekly sessions give our athletes the chance to play games, make friends and, most importantly, have fun!

Contact Details:

Website: keenlondon.org

Stepping on Out

Our aim is to enable people with disabilities to gain independence away from a college or day care environment. We make our own greetings cards, bookmarks and other goods which we sell at various venues in the Borough to raise funds for our business.

Contact Details

Website:  steppingonout.org.uk

Relationships Counselling

Tavistock Relationships

Our experienced counsellors and psychotherapists offer a range of services to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing.

Consultation appointments are available Monday at either the Warren Street or Liverpool Street Centres. A few consultation appointments are also offered in the evenings and on Saturdays at Warren Street Centre.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 0207 380 1960

Website: tavistockrelationships.org/

Termination of Pregnancy

NUPAS (National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service)

We provide a safe and trusted service to ensure informed choices around pregnancy, contraception and sexual health can be made.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 0333 004 6666 
Website: https://www.nupas.co.uk/

BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service)

We provide support and care for women seeking legal abortion. We deliver contraceptive advice and care, including vasectomy and emergency contraception in collaboration with existing NHS services.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 03457 30 40 30
Email: info@bpas.org 
Website: www.bpas.org

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

If you have become pregnant and you want to consider stopping the pregnancy please contact the service.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 020 3315 8381

Marie Stopes

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

Contact Details:

Telephone: 0345 300 8090

Website: https://www.mariestopes.org.uk/