Health and Wellbeing

Evidence & Learning for Health is Ealing's Health Determinants Research Collaboration. It is a partnership between Ealing Council, local community groups, and universities, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The organisation works to improve health and wellbeing for people in Ealing by using research and evaluation tools to tackle health inequalities. They build evidence to inform council policies and services, aiming to make Ealing a fairer place to live. They also provide free resources to help council staff and community groups build research and evaluation skills.

Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation is an independent foundation focused on investing in a healthier society by backing people and ideas to drive more equitable health. It contributes to better health for all by investing in fresh thinking and bold action. The Foundation works through a family of organisations, collaborating with communities, partners, and hospitals. It aims to create a healthier society by using its assets for health impact and unlocking the potential for cities to be healthier, specifically mentioning Impact on Urban Health's work in Southwark. The Foundation also supports staff and healthcare at Guy’s, St Thomas’, and Evelina London hospitals.

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Health and Wellbeing

Teenage Cancer Trust

Online / national with London presence

Teenage Cancer Trust funds specialist nurses, youth support coordinators and hospital units so young people aged 13 to 24 with cancer are treated together with age-appropriate care and support.

Health and Wellbeing

British Heart Foundation

Online / national with London presence

The British Heart Foundation funds research into heart and circulatory diseases, provides information and support for patients, trains people in CPR, and runs charity shops across the UK.

Health and Wellbeing

Freedom from Torture

London-wide

Freedom from Torture is a UK-based charity that supports people who have survived torture. The organisation provides therapy and support services, including legal advice, welfare support, group therapy, and assistance with medico-legal reports for asylum claims. It also campaigns against torture and advocates for the rights of survivors seeking asylum in the UK through initiatives like Refugee rights and Fighting torture. They engage survivors in activism through programmes such as Survivors Speak OUT and Write to Life. The charity operates nationally and mentions "local groups" as a way to get involved. Freedom from Torture seeks donations and offers volunteering opportunities.

Marie Curie provides hospice and community nursing care, a free support line and bereavement support for people living with a terminal illness and their families across the UK.

Health and Wellbeing

Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea

Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea acts as an independent champion for people using health and social care services in the borough. It gathers feedback from residents on their experiences with local services and shares this with service providers to help improve care. The organisation provides advice and information to help people access health and social care. It also conducts visits to health and social care settings, publishing reports and recommendations for change.

Health and Wellbeing Registered Charity

Enfield Carers Centre

Enfield

Enfield Carers Centre is a registered charity based in Enfield, providing essential support and services to unpaid adult and young carers. The centre offers a range of services including Carer Assessments, one-to-one advice, benefits advice, counselling, training workshops, and social activities. They also operate Connections Day Care Centre for adults and provide homecare services. The organisation works to improve the lives of carers living in or caring for an Enfield resident, helping them access rights, support, and breaks. Their efforts aim to ensure carers are recognised and involved in care planning, contributing to their overall health and wellbeing.

Evidence & Learning for Health is Ealing's Health Determinants Research Collaboration. It is a partnership between Ealing Council, local community groups, and universities, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The organisation works to improve health and wellbeing for people in Ealing by using research and evaluation tools to tackle health inequalities. They build evidence to inform council policies and services, aiming to make Ealing a fairer place to live. They also provide free resources to help council staff and community groups build research and evaluation skills.

Health and Wellbeing Registered Charity

Crossroads Care South East London

Bexley

Crossroads Care South East London is a registered charity established in 1990. It provides practical and emotional support services to unpaid carers, parent carers, and older people. The organisation operates in the London boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich, and Lewisham. Services include personalised care packages, short breaks, overnight care, check-in visits, and a volunteer befriending service. They also offer trauma-informed counselling and an ageing well service. The charity aims to help those they support feel safe, supported, and able to live independently.

Health and Wellbeing

Barnet Wellbeing Service

Barnet

Barnet Wellbeing Service provides early and accessible mental health and wellbeing support for people living, working, or studying in the London Borough of Barnet. Established in 2018, it offers various services including a Wellbeing Hub for emotional health checks, telephone befriending for lonely residents through Barnet Friends, courses and workshops via the Recovery College, and dedicated support for young adults aged 17.5-25. The service also provides culturally informed support for refugees and asylum seekers. It connects individuals to trusted local services and activities, focusing on early intervention to support mental health.

Health and Wellbeing

Teenage Cancer Trust

Online / national with London presence

Teenage Cancer Trust funds specialist nurses, youth support coordinators and hospital units so young people aged 13 to 24 with cancer are treated together with age-appropriate care and support.