Simple Signposting to Better Health and Wellbeing

Self-care and National Support Services

NATIONAL SUPPORT

Do you think you would benefit from some further support to reduce your drinking to 'lower risk' levels?

• Speak to your GP, a loved one or call Drinkline 0300 1231110 (Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm, weekends 11am - 4pm). The Drinkline service provides free, confidential, accurate and consistent information and advice to callers who are concerned about their own or someone else`s drinking regardless of the caller`s age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or spirituality.
• The 'One You' drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
• NHS Better Health have a 'Drink Free Days' app and tips on how to reduce alcohol consumption. 
• Mutual Aid services including twelve step programmes and Smart Recovery are available to anyone who wants support to address their drug or alcohol use. You can find a meeting here:
  • Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
  • Narcotics Anonymous https://online.ukna.org/
  • Cocaine Anonymous https://www.ca-online.org/
  • SMART Recovery https://smartrecovery.org.uk/online-meetings/

SELF CARE 

Further tips on cutting down

Make a plan
Before you start drinking, set a limit on how much you're going to drink.

Set a budget
Only take a fixed amount of money to spend on alcohol.

Let them know
If you let your friends and family know you're cutting down and it's important to you, you could get support from them.

Take it a day at a time
Cut back a little each day. That way, every day you do is a success.

Make it a smaller one
You can still enjoy a drink, but go for smaller sizes. Try bottled beer instead of pints, or a small glass of wine instead of a large one.

Have a lower-strength drink
Cut down the alcohol by swapping strong beers or wines for ones with a lower strength (ABV in %). You'll find this information on the bottle.

Stay hydrated
Have a glass of water before you have alcohol and alternate alcoholic drinks with water or a soft drink.

Take a break
Have several drink-free days each week.  

Local Support Services

WDP Merton

WDP Merton

WDP Merton is a fully integrated, recovery-focused service delivered by WDP.  We offer a free and confidential treatment and support for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems.

The specialist team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses, as well as volunteers and peer mentors.

Website: Merton | Westminster Drug Project (wdp.org.uk)

Telephone: 0300 303 4610

Email: info.merton@wdp.org.uk

Address: 7-8 Langdale Parade, Mitcham, CR4 2YS

Catch22 (Risk and Resilience Service)

This specialist service aims to increase young people’s engagement in diversionary activities that support reductions in the use of substances and promote sexual health and positive health choices. Early intervention, prevention and resilience building activities are offered along with the direct provision of specialist substance misuse treatment for young people aged up to 24-years-old.

Website: https://www.catch-22.org.uk/services/merton-young-peoples-risk-and-resilience/

Telephone: 020 3701 8641

Email: msm@catch-22.org.uk

Address: The Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden, London, SM4 6PX

Self-care and National Support Services

National Support Services

The Money Helper Service was set up by the Government and offers free impartial advice including

• Advice and guides to help improve your finances
• Tools and calculators to help keep track and plan ahead
• Support over the phone and online

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

0800 1387777 (free phone)

Citizens Advice Service

The Citizens Advice Service can help you to make the right choices, including help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape.  Citizens Advice also offer advice on Benefits and Tax credits as it's important to make sure that you get all the help that you're entitled to.

03444 111 444

National Debtline

National Debtline has helped millions of people with their debts. They'll talk you through options and give clear advice on how to take back control.

0808 808 4000

StepChange Debt Charity

StepChange helps change the lives of thousands of people every week. Their expert advice is impartial and personalised to each individual situation.

0800 138 1111

PayPlan

PayPlan's supportive, non-judgemental team of advisers help thousands of people beat their debts every year, and treat all of their calls with the strictest confidence.

0800 280 2816

Debt Advice Foundation

The Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about debt.

0800 622 61 51

Credit Unions

Credit unions can help those who can't get access to ordinary bank products.

Rising cost of Energy

If you are struggling to pay for energy or think you may get into difficulty, contact your supplier.

The energy regulator rules mean suppliers must offer payment plans you can afford and you can ask for ‘emergency credit’ if you use a prepay meter and can’t top up.

Save money off your Gas Bill

Turning down a single setting will make your boiler work more efficiently, saving around £129 a year for the average household.  It only takes a few minutes to lower your flow temperature, and it can be changed back instantly. There’s nothing to lose by trying it.  Advice from Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good.

Walkthrough - Money Saving Boiler Challenge

Local Support Services

Cost-of-living support | Merton Council

Mayor of London - Borough Support

This Hub contains information about benefits, grants and discounts you can get if you are in financial difficulty, from the Mayor of London, the government, your local council, charities and advice centres.

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Self Care

The NHS Better Health website has a range of resources, tips and apps available to help with weight management and encourage a nutritious diet.  

NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

A GP or pharmacist can refer a person to the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme if the individual comes into the following category: 

• They are aged 18 or over.
• They have a BMI greater than 30. (The BMI threshold will be lowered to 27.5 for people from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.)
• They have diabetes, high blood pressure, or both.
• They have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
  
  

Local Support Services

Children and Young People living with overweight and obesity

UNDER 5'S (STARTERS)

• Early Start Nutrition Resources for families including webinars, online parent courses & blogs
• Start4Life: Help for parents to give infants the best start
• See and Eat e-books: Cute story books to help expose infants to good new foods
• Child feeding guide: How to tackle fussy eating

 

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED (MIXED OFFER)

• NHS Choices - what can I do if my child is very overweight?
• Better Health - healthier families (aka Change4Life) tips and ideas
• TastEd at home: lessons & activities to introduce new foodNHS Advice for parents of healthyweight children. A conversation framework for talking to parents - sharpen up your lead-ins, language and tone

One You Merton - Adults

Free one to one support from a local health advisor who can offer you personalised recommendations, guidance and advice on healthy eating. This includes advice on how to eat well and keep your weight under control. Available 5 days a week, 9am to 5pm.

Website: https://www.oneyoumerton.org/

Email: oneyou.merton@nhs.net

Telephone: 020 8973 3545

 

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health. It is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via a smartphone or computer with internet access. Currently, general practices and community pharmacies can refer members of the public to the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme. Clinician must ok form but admin can complete referral.

Info for professionals NHS England  https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/information-for-healthcare-professionals/

 

National Diabetes Prevention Programme

Your GP can refer you onto the National Diabetes Prevention Programme if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Aged 18 years and over
• Registered with a GP practice in the London Borough of Merton
• Are at risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Not pregnant
• Able to take part in light/ moderate physical activity.

Those referred on to the face-to-face programme get tailored, personalised help, including education on lifestyle choices, advice on how to reduce weight through healthier eating and bespoke physical activity programmes, which together have been proven to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Programme starts with an initial assessment with a Health & Wellbeing Coach to assess your health and wellbeing, understand your individual needs, motivations and programme goals. You will then join a local group programme, which consists of nutrition guidance and support, individual strategies and tools to empower long term progress and exercise sessions and advice, During these group sessions you will learn about the prevention of Type 2 diabetes and overcoming pre-diabetes.

GPs are responsible for making referrals for those eligible. If you think you may be eligible please contact your GP. You can also be referred into the National Diabetes Prevention Programme from an NHS Health Check. Clinician must ok form but admin can complete referral

Self-care and National Support Services

If you think the person you are concerned about is in immediate danger or needs urgent care, please call 999.

Whilst there are some amazing national services available, we recommend a local first approach. A list of local services can be found at the foot of this text.

Not sure which local authority area to choose? If you know a postcode you can check which local authority area here.

Street Link is a national service which can be used by members of the public if they see people sleeping rough. Referrals can be made online or via telephone (0300 500 0914).

Supporting access to primary care

Groundswell have produced and widely circulated small, plastic, credit card-style cards called ‘My Right to Healthcare’. These cards emphasise the person’s right to register and highlight that they may need assistance to complete forms and help with reading and understanding. The cards can be used to remind GP receptionists and other practice staff of the national patient registration guidance from NHS England. The cards are freely available and can be downloaded and printed locally.

Local Support Services

Homelessness | Merton Council

In addition to the persons written or verbal consent, try to gather the following information to include on the duty to refer form.

• Person’s name
• Contact details – include a mobile phone number
• Address (if any)
• Household members / Next of Kin – if known
• Any other support needs, health issues or vulnerabilities

While someone can apply to any local authority, they should be made aware that the local authority might refer them to another local authority if they do not have a local connection to the area where they are applying for assistance. Local authorities should not refuse to accept a homeless application because a person does not have a local connection and must still provide emergency accommodation if the person is vulnerable or has significant health and social support needs.

Self-care and National Support Services

The London Damp and Mould Checklist is designed by London’s public health system partners, who have worked together to produce a checklist resource for use by health and social care professionals who visit residential properties as part of their management and care of patients.

It provides a checklist and guidance to support the identification of internal damp and mould, as well as people at risk of poor health due to damp and mould exposure in their home. There is also an emphasis on prevention of damp and mould for all residents.

Where concerns are identified this resource provides guidance for tenants on actions to take in the form of advice, signposting, and template letters to inform local authority housing teams, housing associations, landlords and health services of any concerns.

 

We would really value your feedback on this resource.

To provide feedback, please email LondonDampandMould@dhsc.gov.uk  

 

Local Support Services

Housing advice | Merton Council

Mayor of London - Borough Support

The Mayor of London is funding free local advice services for vulnerable Londoners and those on low incomes: Warmer Homes Advice Service in your borough

If a tenant is concerned about a private landlord, they can consider reporting them through the GLA’s rogue landlord process.

Self-care and National Support Services

If someone needs help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, you should seek immediate expert advice and assessment. It's important to know that support is available, even if services seem busy at the moment because of coronavirus.

Scrolling down to the local listings below will provide you with a crisis line number to use in an emergency for each London borough.

However, if someone’s life is at risk – for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose and you do not feel that you can keep yourself or someone else safe you should call 999.

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

If you are not able to speak to your local NHS urgent mental health helpline and you need help urgently for a mental health issue, but it's not an emergency, you should call 111 who will tell you the right place to get help.

 

If you are worried that this person is at risk of suicide, please also see the section for Suicide Prevention.

You can also encourage them to ring:

Samaritans - (All age groups)

Tel: 116 123, open 24 hours a day.

Papyrus - (Young people)

Tel: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 07786209697

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Opening hours - Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, weekends: 2pm-10pm & bank holidays: 2pm-5pm

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

 

Coping during a crisis

The mental health charity Mind has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis.

This includes calming exercises and a tool to get you through the next few hours.

Local Support Services

Southwest London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

If you need mental health support in a crisis you can call our 24/7 Mental Health Support Line on 0800 028 8000.  The Mental Health Support Line offers emotional support and advice to people who are affected by urgent mental health issues, at any time of the day or night. It is open to everyone: both children and adults of all ages, and to people who haven’t previously accessed mental health services.

Website: https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/contact-us/

Telephone: 0800 028 8000

 

Self-care and National Support Services

The following resources are available to support people who are experiencing mental health challenges, however if they are in crisis and need urgent access to support, please go to the URGENT MENTAL HEALTH section of MECC Link where you can find local support services for mental health emergencies.

For non-urgent mental health support, encourage the person to contact their GP.  Always give reassurances that there are lots of sources for support, however they wish to access and use them.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to see listings of local support services in their borough.

Self Care Resources

• Good Thinking provides digital mental wellbeing support for Londoners. This includes free NHS-approved apps to help you deal with stress, anxiety, low mood and poor sleep. 
• Every Mind Matters is an NHS-approved digital hub full of expert advice and practical tips to achieve good mental health. 
• The NHS have other self-help tools available, including 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
• Mind 'The charity for better mental health' has an extensive range of self help resources available.
• For Men -CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) offer accredited, confidential and free support to men anywhere in the UK through a helpline and web and webchat service.

Support Services

Adults

Adults can self-refer to Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. IAPT is a national NHS programme, which offers evidence based psychological therapies or interventions approved by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). IAPT is primarily for treating people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

IAPT treatments are delivered via a stepped care model where patients are initially offered low intensity therapies, such as computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) and guided self-help. If these treatments are unsuccessful, or not appropriate for individuals, higher intensity therapies are utilised and include one to one cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or interpersonal therapy (IPT). Please see local support and contact details for further information.

Children and Young People

The Mix is a leading support service that can help young people to take on challenges they are facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. 

0808 0808 4994 (Freephone)

Parents

YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline, which parents/careers can call if they are worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving.  They also run a group called Parents Say, for parents whose children are accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Perinatal

The PANDAS Foundation supports and advises parents who is experiencing a perinatal mental illness. They also inform and guide family members, carers, friends and employers as to how they can support someone who is suffering.

0843 2898401 (0900 - 2000 hrs, 7 days per week)

Carers

The Carers Trust contains helpful guides for carers on relationship management and information on self-care and respite care.

Refugees and asylum seekers

Thrive LDN have produced a number of resources designed to support new arrivals to the UK, including:

• Guidance for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of displaced Ukrainians
• Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Afghan refugees
• Wellbeing guidance in 36 languages

Good Thinking’s 'Coping with Trauma' workbook outlines seven techniques to help people who have experienced trauma.

Veterans

Veterans Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. They offer free, confidential 24-hour support to Service and ex-Service personnel who are experiencing mental health issues, including feeling suicidal.

0800 138 1619

Local Support Services

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) can be accessed via our Single Point of Access (SPA) - Young People

Referrals into this service are received from schools, GPs and other professionals. This is a service for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.

Telephone: 0208 254 8061

Email:  ssg-tr.spameroncamhs@nhs.net

Off the Record

Off the Record online and face to face counselling service also provides support for young people from the ages of 11-25 years. Referrals can be from a young person, the SPA, GP’s, schools and other professionals. They also offer a drop-in service where you can just show up between 3.30-5.30 pm on Wednesdays.

Website: https://www.talkofftherecord.org/merton/

Telephone: 0203 984 4004

Email: offthe.record@nhs.net

Merton Uplift - Adults

Merton Uplift is a free integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over. Support is available to anyone who has a mental health or Wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stress. We also offer a service for people with a stable mental health diagnosis such as psychosis and Bipolar Affective disorder. Telephone open Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm.

Website: https://www.mertonuplift.nhs.uk/

Telephone: 020 3513 5888

Address: Merton Uplift, Cricket Green Medical, 2^nd Floor, 75-79 Miles Rd, Mitcham CR4 3DA.

Self-care and National Support Services

 Self Care

• The Couch to 5K phone app has been designed to help get people off the couch and running in just 9 weeks.
• The Active 10 phone app show you how how much brisk walking you do and helps to show you how you can fit a ten minute brisk walk into your day. It breaks this brisk walking down into manageable chunks of ten minutes and encourages at least one session every day (which equates to 70 minutes a week). Users can set their own goals and the app encourages people to progress up to 30 brisk minutes of walking per day, to meet the 150 minutes recommended by the Chief Medical Officer
• Why not join a Parkrun in your local area? Did you know that one of the best things about Parkrun and Junior Park run is that you can run, or jog or walk entirely at your own pace. This makes it accessible for those who never could envisage running 2k or 5k and creates an environment where people feel welcome.

Active Travel Toolkit

The Greater London Authority have produced a toolkit to support healthcare professionals to social prescribe active travel.

Local Support Services

One You Merton - Adults

One You Merton offers a range of free activities aimed at increasing your physical activity levels. These range from indoor and outdoor exercise classes suitable for all fitness levels to indoor and outdoor walks and runs, the ramblers step challenge to encourage you to reach your step goal each day.

One You also have two free apps called ‘Active 10’ and ‘Couch to 5k’. Active 10 encourages you to increase more regular bursts of brisk walking to your daily routine by tracking your activity and encouraging achievable milestones. The Couch to 5K app is a week by week guide to guiding and encouraging you to run 5k at the end of 9 weeks.

Website: https://www.oneyoumerton.org/

Email: oneyou.merton@nhs.net

Telephone: 020 8973 3545

 

The Walk and Talk Movement – all age ranges

The Walk and Talk Movement is a Green Social Prescribing programme in Merton that runs weekly walks every Saturday at 10.30am. The programme aims to increase physical activity and reduce social isolation. There are

• Wimbledon Park - the walk and talk banner next to the park cafe.
• From the courtyard of Canons House and Grounds, Mitcham.
• From the picnic area near the Stable Yard and Snuff Mill in Morden Hall Park.
• From outside Colliers Wood tube station for walks up and down the Wandle Valley
• From Plough Lane - the Womble Bench outside AFC Wimbledon stadium.

Everybody is welcome - all ages, abilities, pets and buggies. Anybody can signpost for self referral or make a self-referral

Website: https://www.walkandtalkmovement.org/

Email: info@thewalkandtalkmovement.org

 

Merton Moves - Adults

Merton Moves is a coaching initiative from Wimbledon Guild commissioned by Merton Council to help older people stay active. Time limited one to one support is provided to help someone start a physical activity they enjoy. Anybody can signpost for self-referral or make a self-referral.

Website: https://www.wimbledonguild.co.uk/merton-moves

 

Get up and Go – Adults

Help support older adults in the community to get active through a wide range of fun activities. Through a range of adapted sport activities like walking tennis, bowls, circuit training, Nordic walking, and more. All activities focus on increasing strength, balance and flexibility to help make you stronger and feel more confident.

Eligibility criteria includes:

• 65+ (service users can be younger if they fit the other criteria)
• Living within East Merton or Modern PCNs
• Registered with a GP in East Merton or Modern PCN
• Frailty - Mild – Moderate (4-6 on Clinical Frailty Score) – this is a proxy measure we are not doing any strict diagnostic measure

Website: Sign-Up - Everyone Health Merton (getupandgomerton.co.uk)

 

Try 23 in 2023 – all age ranges

Try 23 in 2023 is campaign to support Adults with frailty, Adults, Children and Young People, Babies and Toddlers and pregnant women to become more active. Allowing the whole family to become involved. The activities are a fun way of utilising the space and resources in your local area for example parks and open spaces. There are downloadable sheets which list a range of opportunities to be more active, covering active travel, sport and fun activities and games.

Website: Try 23 in 2023 | Merton Council

Email: public.health@merton.gov.uk

 

Happy and Active in Merton – Adults

Age UK Merton in partnership have developed a ‘Happy and Active in Merton’ guide to keep older people physically active

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/merton/original-blocks/about-us/happy--active-in-merton-feb-2021.pdf

 

Self-care and National Support Services

Reassure them that sexual health services are confidential, and free of charge in most cases.

Self Care

For information about sexual health, STIs, HIV and contraception visit Sexwise, It Starts With Me or the NHS website.

The Sexual Health Helpline provides advice and information on all aspects of sexual health, call free on 0300 123 7123 (open from 9am-8pm, Monday-Friday and Saturday-Sunday 11am to 4pm). Calls will be treated with sensitivity and in strict confidence.

Contraception Choices is designed to help people decide which method of contraception might suit them best and provides honest information on the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Community Pharmacies

Emergency hormonal contraception is effective up to five days after sex and is available from most community pharmacies. Some pharmacies may charge for this service, so it is advised to call ahead to check what they offer.

Click here to find a pharmacy

General Practice

If registered with a GP, routine contraception and, in some cases, Long-Acting Reversible methods (such as an Interuterine Device/’coil’ or a contraceptive injection or implant) can be provided. Suggest contacting local practice directly to find out what they can offer.

Click here to find a GP

Support for victims of sexual assault

The Havens provide specialist centres across London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. For urgent advice and an initial assessment call 020 3299 6900.

Other local services

Go to the local support section for information on what is available in each borough.

Local Support Services

Online Services

Anyone aged over 16 can register with Sexual Health London for this free, confidential, and discrete sexual health service. Once registered, the service can issue an STI testing kit for people with mild or no symptoms, they can be posted to their home or collected from a clinic. Users take their own samples and post the kit back to the laboratory. Test results are available a few days later and telephone support is provided.

This service requires registering online and is best accessed via a mobile phone for confidentiality, so do encourage the person you are talking with to register.

Specialist Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinics

People who are aged under 16 years and people with serious symptoms that could indicate a sexually transmitted infection are advised to contact a face-to-face clinic. These clinics can also provide a wide range of contraception including Long-Acting Reversible Methods e.g. coils and implants.

Click here to find a clinic via Sexual Health London

HIV prevention and outreach

Do It London provides highly effective treatment and prevention strategies for HIV. The London HIV Prevention Programme hosts information and resources about U=U, PrEP, condoms and a range of HIV testing services across London.

Free condoms for young people

The Come Correct (or C-Card) scheme provides access to free condoms in a variety of locations (called Outlets) across London. Once registered you can collect condoms or get advice from any outlet displaying the Come Correct logo.

Support for victims of sexual assault

The Havens provide specialist centres across London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. For urgent advice and an initial assessment call 020 3299 6900.

Self-care and National Support Services

NATIONAL SUPPORT

• Call the free Smokefree National Helpline to speak to a trained, expert adviser on 0300 123 1044. All lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm*.
• Smokefree has lots of free support this includes a smartphone app, email programme or text messages that will keep you focused wherever you are.
• You can also speak to your doctor, pharmacy team or local Stop Smoking Service for expert advice on stop smoking medicines.

SELF CARE

• Download the NHS Smokefree app from itunes or google play
• Get further information from the National Health Service www.nhs.uk/quit
• Consider using e-cigarettes to stop smoking
• Millions have used Smokefree support to help them stop smoking. Choose from an app, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. 

Emphasise that quitting will the best thing they will ever do and the NHS Smokefree service can provide the friendly and helpful support they need to quit for good

Illegal Tobacco

The availability of cheap, illegal tobacco can seriously undermine attempts to stop smoking. Did you know that you can report any sales of illegal tobacco in your community by contacting Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline anonymously on 0808 223 1133, or report it online at http://www.londontradingstandards.org.uk/report-consumer-crime/.  Click on our regional resources tab to see more information about how organisations in London are working together on the Stamp It Out campaign and how you can help.

Local Support Services

One You Merton

One You Merton provides face to face stop smoking support for the following groups: People with mental health conditions, pregnant women, young people aged 19 years of age or under, people with respiratory conditions. If you are unable to attend the times of our clinics, we offer up to four 30 minute telephone sessions with a health advisor to help you quit.

Website: https://www.oneyoumerton.org/smoking/

Telephone: 020 8973 3545

Email: oneyou.merton@nhs.net

Address: You can view the clinic locations under 'face to face support' on our website.

Stop Smoking London

Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking. Across Greater London you can get specialist, personalised help from health advisers over the phone, throughout your 28-day quit journey.

You can call the Stop Smoking London helpline seven days a week and at the following times:

• Monday to Fridays: 9am - 8pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 4pm
• When you call, you’ll speak to one of our advisors, they will talk you through the various options and help you to decide what might work best for you.

Website: https://stopsmokinglondon.com/

Telephone: 0300 123 1044

Resources: https://stopsmokinglondon.com/tools-and-resources

 

 

 

Self-care and National Support Services

Booking an appointment

For those wishing to find out whether they are eligible for a vaccination and how to book an appointment, go back to the Assist section and guide them through. 

Local information and support

Specific borough information for local vaccination and support services can be found below. 

Local Support Services

A Spring COVID-19 Booster will be available for people aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system.  Appointments will be offered between April 2023 and June 2023, with those at highest risk being called in first. Boosters will be offered around 6 months from the last dose but can be offered from 3 months. 

Catching up with missed doses

It is still possible to catch up on missed 1^st, 2^nd (and 3^rd doses for those with a weakened immune system) and earlier booster doses, if eligible. 

For further information, please visit:  A guide to the COVID-19 spring booster 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

To find your nearest NHS walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic in South West London, please visit:  Find a walk in clinic (icb.nhs.uk)