Action for Carers Surrey

Action for Carers Surrey is led by carers, run by an executive committee of carers and supported by professionals from Health, Social Services and the voluntary sector.

Telephone: 0303 040 1234

Website: www.actionforcarers.org.uk

Email: info@actionforcarers.org.uk

East Surrey Carer's Support Association

ESCSA offer free, confidential and independent advice and information to support Carers.

Telephone: 01883 745057

Website: www.escsa.org.uk

Email: info@escsa.demon.co.uk

Headway Surrey

Headway Surrey holds monthly lunches and Christmas lunch. They are open to anyone who is looking after a person with a brain injury.  Come for the whole session or as long as you want.

Telephone: 01483 454433

Website: www.headwaysurrey.org

Teddington & Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group

We are a group of friendly volunteers who assist the elderly, the disabled and others in Teddington and Hampton Wick.

Telephone: 020 8943 3112

Website: www.tedcare.org.uk

Email: office@tedcare.org.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

Weight Management for Children

The ‘Factor’ programmes healthy lifestyle and weight management programmes are aimed at children and young people aged 5-19 years old.

Website: www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk

Children and Family Health Surrey

Children and Family Health Surrey includes health visiting, school nursing and school-age immunisation services as well as specialist paediatric, nursing and therapy services to support children and young people who have additional needs requiring on-going care.

Telephone: 01372 735 735 

Website: www.childrenshealthsurrey.nhs.uk

Email: csh.sarteam@nhs.net

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Teddington & Hampton Wick Voluntary Care Group

We are a group of friendly volunteers who assist the elderly, the disabled and others in Teddington and Hampton Wick.

Telephone: 020 8943 3112

Website: www.tedcare.org.uk

Email: office@tedcare.org.uk

The Hampton Wick Association

The Hampton Wick Association is for everyone who lives in, works in or enjoys Hampton Wick. We are a volunteer-run organisation which seeks to protect and enhance Hampton Wick and the communal life of everyone here.

Website: www.hamptonwick.org.uk

Email: info@hamptonwick.org.uk

Thames Landscape Strategy

The Thames Landscape Strategy is a not-for-profit partnership that champions the river corridor between Weybridge, Hampton and Kew. Our aim is to understand, promote and conserve this special stretch of the river and to enhance its character – both natural and man-made.

Telephone: 020 8940 0654

Website: www.thames-landscape-strategy.org.uk

Facebook: @ThamesLandscapeStrategy

rehab4addiction

Rehab 4 Addiction specialise in working with individuals who are experiencing drug and alcohol abuse problems. From cocaine and heroin to prescription medication addiction, we are experts in our field.

Telephone: 0800 140 4690

Website: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk

Addiction Support and Care Agency

ASCA is an established local community based organisation providing a range of confidential support services.

Telephone: 020 8339 9899

Website: www.addictionsupport.co.uk

Addiction Helper

Addiction helper provides free advice on addiction treatment, and 24/7 support.

Telephone: 0800 024 1466

Website: www.addictionhelper.com

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

iCope

Free, confidential help for problems such as stress, worry, depression and insomnia.

Telephone: 0203 317 7850

Website: www.kingston.icope.nhs.uk

Kingston Mind

Kingston Mind focus on recovery, coping mechanisms, improving wellbeing and self-esteem, and connecting with the local community.

Telephone: 0208 255 3939

Website: www.mindinkingston.org.uk

Email: info@mindinkingston.org.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Staywell

Staywell provides a specialist Information, Advice & Advocacy Service to anyone aged 60 years living in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames and/or their family/carers.

Telephone: 020 8942 8256

Website: www.staywellservices.org.uk

Royal Voluntary Service

Royal Voluntary Service volunteers provide practical support and companionship to help people get the best out of life. We do this by helping older people stay active and connected to their local community, our volunteers run Social Clubs and Activities, exercise classes and hobby groups, Lunch Clubs and Community Cafés.

Telephone: 0330 555 0310

Website: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

Telephone: 0800 055 6112

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Kingston Maternity

Kingston Maternity strive to make every birth special and ensure your hopes and expectations are met in this special experience. They are committed to continually improving our services to ensure that you receive excellent standards of safety and high quality care.

Telephone: 020 8546 7711

Website: www.kingstonmaternity.org.uk

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Physiotherapy Self Referral

Anyperson above 16 years of age can refer themselves directly to a physiotherapist without seeing a GP. We provide specialist assessment, early advice and treatment for people with back, neck or joint complaints; problems following injuries; muscle or tendon problems or any recent changes in a long-standing condition.

Telephone: 020 8714 4019

Website: www.selfrefer.richmondgpalliance.co.uk

Email: HRCH.MSK-Richmond@nhs.net

Sexual Health South West London

Providing sexual health support to those in south west London.

Telephone: 0333 300 2100

Website: www.shswl.nhs.uk

Getting it On

Getting in On provides sexual health services to young people.

Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk

Come Correct

The Come Correct (or CCard) scheme provides access to free condoms in a variety of locations.

Website: www.comecorrect.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Kick It

Kick-It provide a free, evidence-based service for all smokers who would like support in giving up. Clients receive six weeks of 1-1 support from a specialist stop smoking advisor who will tailor their support to each individual.

Telephone: 020 3434 2500

Website: www.kick-it.org.uk

Email: hello@kick-it.org.uk

NHS Smokefree - Mobile App

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Weigh-2-Go

Weigh-2-Go is a free ten week programme for adults aged 18 and over who would like to lose weight and make lifestyle changes.

Website: www.kingston.gov.uk

Weight Management for Children

The ‘Factor’ programmes healthy lifestyle and weight management programmes are aimed at children and young people aged 5-19 years old.

Website: www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk

Weight Watchers

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk