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Support for Carers - Lambeth Council

View information on support, information and advice for carers.

Southwark Carers

Offers advice and support enabling, empowering and enriching the lives of carers

020 7708 4497

Support for Carers - Southwark Council

View information on support, information and advice for carers.

Children's Centres in Lambeth

Children’s centres provide advice and support for parents and carers. Their services are available to you from pregnancy right through to when your child goes into reception class at primary school.

Childline

You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small.

Call us free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. However you choose to contact us, you’re in control. It’s confidential and you don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to.

Children's Centres in Southwark

Children’s centres provide advice and support for parents and carers. Their services are available to you from pregnancy right through to when your child goes into reception class at primary school.

See the NHS Vaccination Schedule

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more

Fever in Children

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more

Chicken Pox

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more

Headlice

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more

Further information

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS Choices – Childhood Illness

Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Treatment Consortium

Advice and information on drug and alcohol treatment available in Lambeth.

Insight Southwark

Insight is a confidential support service for young people aged 11-24, living with or affected by drug and alcohol issues, in Southwark.

Alcohol and Drug Addiction - Southwark Council

View information on drug and alcohol support and alcohol and drug advisory services.

One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Find a Local Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110

Further information

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs

Walking for Health in Lambeth

Free health walks are open to everyone and are led by a qualified instructor. Walks currently run every Wednesday from 12.30pm for approx 45mins with a 30 min option available for those who would prefer a shorter walk.

Walking for Health in Southwark

Free health walks provided by the Southwark Exercise Referral Team. The walks are open to all, last no longer than one hour, and 30 minute options are available for beginners and those with long term health conditions.

London Walking Clubs

View details of all the walking clubs available in London.

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals

All maternity services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ are provided at St Thomas’ Hospital on Westminster Bridge Road.

You can self refer to have your baby under their care.

King's College Hospital

Provide all aspects of obstetric and midwifery care, from before conception and before birth (antenatal) to birth and after delivery (postnatal).

You can self refer to have your baby under their care.

Calculate your Due Date Your Antenatal Appointments Explained Find Maternity Services Near you

Planning your Pregnancy

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps

Antenatal Care

Postnatal Care

Your six week post natal check

Further information

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

SLaM: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

Lambeth Talking Therapies Service is part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service (IAPT). Our service is available to anyone 18 years and older registered with a Lambeth GP.

Mental health services - Lambeth Council

View information on Mental Health services in Lambeth.

Mental health services - Southwark Council

View information on Mental Health services in Southwark.

Find a Local Mental Health Services

Samaritans

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more

Mind

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 Find out more

Rethink

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more

Further information

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS Choices – Mental Health

One You – Feeling Stressed?

Sexual Health Clinics in Lambeth and Southwark

View information on sexual health clinics and advice available in Lambeth and Southwark.

Sexual Health Services - Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals

Sexual health clinics are held at Burrell Street in Blackfriars, London, and across Lambeth and Southwark in the local community.

Most of our clinics are walk-in, so in most cases you do not need to make an appointment.

Find a Local Sexual Health Clinic

Family Planning Association

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more

Brook

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

Sexual Health Help Line

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice 0845 122 8690

Further information

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health

NHS Stop Smoking Service – Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital

Free stop smoking service that aims to help people to give up smoking. Providing advice, support and encouragement to help you stop smoking for good.

Stop Smoking Clinics in Lambeth and Southwark

View the locations of the stop smoking clinics available in Lambeth and Southwark.

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.

Find Local Stop Smoking Services

Get Support Now

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now

Get a Plan

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

Further information

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

MEND - Lambeth

The London Borough of Lambeth delivers the MEND 4-6 and MEND 7-12 programmes for children aged 4 to 6 and 7 to 12 who are above the healthy weight.

MEND 4-6 runs once a week for 1 hour 45 minutes while MEND 7-12 runs twice a week for 2 hours.

MEND - Southwark

Jubilee Halls Trust is commissioned by the London Borough of Southwark to deliver the MEND 7-13 programme for children aged 7 to 13 who are above the healthy weight.

The programme runs twice a week for two hours, across a ten-week period.

NHS Health Checks

The Health Improvement Hub is Southwark’s lifestyle support service, helping people who would like support on weight management and how to become more physically active. The Hub is a Free service offered to people who live in Southwark (or are registered with a Southwark GP) who have had an NHS Health Check and meet the criteria.

One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Weight Watchers

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

Want to get more active

Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Get help now

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. Find out more

One You Easy Meals - Mobile App

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.