CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
020 8694 5797, http://bit.ly/2gObZ4B
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Tuesday: 9am-12pm
(mental health professionals);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(GP & signposting);
Thursday: 9am-12pm
(nurse practitioner);
Monday-Friday: 1pm-4pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless.
Day centre every weekday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm serving food and providing access to a shower.
Learn new skills, find work and housing and reconnect to family and friends. Open-access sessions where people can access specialist advice on housing and benefits. Learning and activities programme and specialist healthcare services.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, AC, B, BA, BS, CA, ET, FC, IT, L, MS, TS, LA, EO, F
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Thursday: 2:30pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Call for the times of their wide range of services.
Emmaus House provides hot lunches during the week and every other weekend. It's also where clients can shower, pick up clothes and household items. Free professional services are on offer by appointment.
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, CL, C, DT, DW, F, FC, MS
All East
Ambrose King Centre, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road
E1 1BB
020 7377 7306/7307, https://bit.ly/2MrOn5d
Drop-in sexual health advice and counselling - check website for clinic addresses. Tests for infections & HIV. Drop-in and appointment clinics for sex workers. Clinic for gay men. Sexual assault clinic. Bangladeshi advocacy service. Ring or email BHNT.AKC-Reception@nhs.net for further info.
CODES: C, MS, SH
Brandon Centre
26 Prince of Wales Road
NW5 3LG
020 7267 4792, http://bit.ly/rRN1G
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm
(Advice line);
Contraception & sexual health advice for under 25s.
020 7267 4792 or text 07451 288524
or email contraception@brandoncentre.org.uk
CODES: SH, MS, C, MH, AD
Camden Health Improvement Practice (Hampstead Road)
108 Hampstead Road
NW1 2LS
020 3182 4200, https://bit.ly/2KTone7
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-12:30pm;
Tuesday: 10:30am-1pm;
Friday: 9am-5pm
Closed 12.30pm-1.30pm;
For people sleeping out or in hostels within the borough. General health care; chronic disease management; hepatitis and HIV screening; vaccination; free condoms; referral (counselling, alcohol worker, mental health services, drug worker); information on dentistry and podiatry services; alcohol and drug advice and treatment; cervical screening; blood tests; benefits and housing advice; assistance to homeless patients in UCH; on call services at nights and weekends.
CODES: MH, BA, BS, CL, DT, FC, MS, NE, OL
Cardinal Hume Centre
3-7 Arneway St, Horseferry Rd
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 1602 (reception), http://bit.ly/1Fi5Rq0
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm;
Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm;
No walk-ins but appointments offered Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. Works with homeless young people, badly-housed families and others in need. Spanish (Wed) and Arabic (Friday) speakers by appointment. For the advice team, call: 020 7227 1673. For family services and learning services hours, call 020 7222 1602.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, ET, IT, MS, TS
CGL - New Direction
410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
SE13 6LJ
020 8314 5566, http://bit.ly/2j5vOpq
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(open access);
Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Self-referral/open access;
Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk
Support for families and carers is available.
Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: A, C, DW, ET, MS, NE, OW
Clean Break
2 Patshull Road
NW5 2LB
020 7482 8600, http://bit.ly/6kVZI
Monday: 11am-1pm
(health and wellbeing);
Inspirational theatre company working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. Free courses in acting, writing, singing and recording. The Women's Space will be for women offenders and women at risk of offending due to drug or alcohol use or mental health needs.
CODES: MH, A, DW, ET, MD, C, MS
Coordinate My Care
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road
SW3 6JJ
020 7811 8513, http://bit.ly/2XDmiti
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
You will only join the CMC service and have a CMC plan once you have given your consent. An urgent care plan will list your wishes and care preferences, and includes practical information (where you keep medicines, or who to contact in an emergency, for example). Your wishes will then be shared with the people and places giving you medical services. Phone or email coordinatemycare@nhs.net
CODES: AD, MS
Doctors of the World (Praxis)
Praxis, Pott Street, Bethnal Green
E2 0EF
0808 1647 686 (freephone), https://bit.ly/2OAZG9w
Monday-Friday: 10am-12pm
(advice line);
Info, advice to help vulnerable people access NHS and other services. Basic healthcare and advocacy for people who have problems accessing healthcare. Closed on Bank Holidays.
CODES: AD, MS
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre
4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, Soho
W1D 3HZ
020 7437 9360, http://bit.ly/OEr5R
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-12:30pm
(doctor);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(doctor);
Monday & Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(drugs, alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday: 10am-12pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Tuesday: 2pm-4:30pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Friday: 9am-12:30pm
(podiatry);
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-5pm
(dental service);
Monday
GP & Nurse: bookable clinics from 10am
GP: walk-in clinic, Nurse: bookable clinic from 2pm
Tuesday
GP & Nurse: bookable from 11:30am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Wednesday
Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Thursday
GP: walk-in, Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP & Nurse: Bookable from 2pm
Friday
Nurse: Walk-in from 10am
GP & Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, FC, MS
Greenlight Medical Van
Hillsong Church London, PO Box 29971, Putney
SW6 2WX
020 7384 9200, http://bit.ly/Kdu1mJ
Wednesday: 7:30pm-10pm
(alt weeks, nr Tottenham Ct Rd station and NLAH, N16);
Thursday: 7:30pm-10pm
(outreach with Pilion Trust nr Old Street and Angel stations);
Monday: 7pm-9:30pm
(alt weeks The Upper Room, W12 and Streetlytes, W12);
Sunday: 11:30am-4:30pm
(nr Tottenham Court Rd station);
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(alt weeks, St Andrew’s, Fulham);
Tuesday: 7pm-10pm
(The Passage Hostel, then Buckingham Gate) ;
Mobile, church-funded and volunteer-led project that offers wound care, blood pressure and heart rate checks etc, advice and signposting services to London's rough sleepers.
CODES: AD, MS
GUYS@Mary's
135a Praed St
W2 1BL
020 3312 3405 / 3406, http://bit.ly/2xxg0AJ
Free, confidential sexual health service for men who have sex with men, which provides sexual health testing and treatment for men who are experiencing symptoms and advice on PEP and PrEP. Self-referral through the online booking form.
CODES: AD, MS, OW, SH
Haven (Paddington)
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street
W2 1NY
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women.
CODES: C, MS
Haven (Whitechapel)
The Royal London Hospital, 9 Brady Street
E1 5BG
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women. For urgent advice/appointments: 020 3299 6900.
CODES: C, MS
Health E1
9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East
E1 6PU
020 7247 0090, http://bit.ly/1rEyV67
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(clinics start at 9am and 2pm);
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(drop-in mental health clinic);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(substance misuse drop-in);
Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.
CODES: MH, BA, DW, MS, NE, SH
Marylebone Centre (Church Army)
1-5 Cosway St
NW1 5NR
020 7262 3818, http://bit.ly/1mhvhYf
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-1:30pm
(rough sleepers' drop-in);
Monday: 10:30am-11:30am
(drama);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(M’lebone Proj newsletter);
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(open access; clothing for rough sleepers only);
Tuesday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(healthy eating; kitchen skills);
Wednesday: 8am-9am
(running club);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(Women into Work 1:1; advice);
Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Women into Work group);
Thursday: 9am-3pm
(life coaching 1:1);
Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Westminster Adul Education Service – IT, reading, writing);
Friday: 10am-12pm
(ESOL for beginners) ;
Female-only project. Two hostels with 112 single beds and a day centre with a rough sleepers' drop-in. Activities programme for residents and day centre users. Lift for people with mobility problems to access the day centre.
CODES: BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, L, LS, MS, MD, SH, TS, SF, LF
Newham Transitional Practice
The Centre Manor Park, 30 Church Rd, Manor Park
E12 6AQ
0208 553 7460, http://
Monday-Friday: 8am-6:30pm;
GP surgeries, practice nurses and homeless outreach nurses for those living in Newham. Outreach nurses: 07939 979198 or 07956 283748.
CODES: MS, OW
North London Action for the Homeless
St Paul's Church Hall, Stoke Newington Rd
N16 7UE
07421 032 553, http://bit.ly/1NdAPD6
Monday: 12pm-1:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Free three-course vegetarian meal, and tea or coffee. Take-away food and clothing upon request. Visits from Health Access Worker. East European outreach workers.
CODES: CL, FF, MS, OL
Olallo Services
020 7370 6020, http://bit.ly/2IWk3NI
Care and support for rough sleepers suffering from tuberculosis.
CODES: MS
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London.
Option 1 psychological help.
Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits.
Option 3 sexual health questions.
Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, CA, C, F, IT, MS, OW, SH
Royal Connections
The Hub Studios, 90 Monier Road (off Wick Lane), Bow
E3 2ND
0300 111 1111, http://bit.ly/1NFtjnh
Sunday: 4pm-6pm
(hot meal on 4th Sunday of the month);
Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.
CODES: AH, B, CA, DT, ET, FF, MS, LA
Soho NHS Walk-In Centre
1 Frith Street
W1D 3HZ
020 7534 6500, https://bit.ly/1spn3j9
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-8pm
(and Bank Holidays - closed on Christmas Day);
Previously a walk-in medical centre for general healthcare, contraceptive advice, and HIV/Hep tests.
Closed since Covid-19 pandemic. Visit 111 online for any health concerns.
CODES: MS, SH
Spires Centre
8 Tooting Bec Gardens
SW16 1RB
020 8696 0943, http://bit.ly/FrCQf
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9am-10:30am
(rough sleepers);
Tuesday: 10:30am-2pm
(drop-in);
Wednesday: 10am-12pm
(rough sleepers only);
Thursday: 9am-1pm
(rough sleepers only);
Monday & Friday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(women's space);
Drop-in, food, showers, clothing, resettlement advice, drug & alcohol support, health advice, medical and optician services and much more! Please contact Spires for adult education info and times.
CODES: AH, MS, A, DW
St Mungo's (was Broadway Day Centre)
13 Market Lane
W12 8EZ
020 8735 5810, http://bit.ly/2g8dloq
Monday: 10am-12pm
(nurse & podiatry services);
Wednesday & Friday: 10:30am-12pm
(rough sleeper service);
Wednesday: 10am-12pm
(optician and once a month Hep C clinic);
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(nurse);
Friday: 10am-12pm
(acupuncture);
The service has changed. Health services are available on a drop-in basis, as is access to the local outreach team. The recovery college offers courses such as music, art, IT, chi gung, script writing and Hearing Voices. Please call 020 8735 5833 for information on the prospectus.
CODES: MH, AC, CL, ET, FC, MS, MD, OW
The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
020 7766 5544, https://bit.ly/2OBeaWa
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1pm;
Wednesday: 9am-12:30pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm
(invite only);
Day and night centre, outreach for rough sleepers, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs. For people aged 16+. Visit website to see their wide range of services.
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, BA, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, MD, OW, SF
The Doctor Hickey Surgery
Cardinal Hume Centre, 3 Arneway Street, Horseferry Road
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 8593, https://bit.ly/2MjVPjL
Monday-Friday: 10am-12:30pm;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4pm;
Wide range of medical and mental health services for people who are roofless, in hotels and hostels, squats and refuges, as well as shelters. In a serious emergency out of hours, phone 999.
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, FC, MS, SH
The Manna Centre
12 Melior Street
SE1 3QP
020 7357 9363, http://bit.ly/1lkMogC
Monday-Sunday: 10am-4pm;
Open-access day centre open 7 days a week. Services include breakfast & lunch, showers and housing & welfare advice.
All services are free.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Housing & Welfare Advice – for an in-centre appointment,
please speak to a member of staff
• Washing Facilities – please ask for a towel
• Change of clothing (2nd hand) – The clothing store will be open
on a Monday & Wednesday. First 30 people with tickets will be
seen, each day.
• Housing & Welfare Telephone Helpline 020 7403 1931 - option 1
(Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm)
• Mobile phone charging (Monday to Friday) – please ask a
member of staff
CODES: MH, AH, BA, BS, CL, ET, FF, FC, MS, TS, SF
The Tricky Period - for free period products
London community organisation, Islington, Camden, King's Cross, Haringey
TOGETHER WE ARE WORKING - TO END PERIOD POVERTY
Tricky Period is a grassroots group collaborating with local libraries, stations and other welcoming community spaces to provide period products to those - experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Free period products - check online for the many pick-up points across London. Islington, Camden, King's Cross, Haringey & All Streets Kitchen Tables across London.
Where:
trickyperiod.com/pick-up-points/
Social media group:
facebook.com/TheTrickyPeriod/?ref=page_internal
CODES: MS
The Welcome Project
2 St Mary's Road, Ilford
IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283, https://bit.ly/2nJuUza
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-3pm;
Wednesday: 9am-1:30pm
;
Monday: 10am-3pm
(appointments only);
Friday: 9am-3pm;
Drop-in service for homeless people, particularly rough sleepers. Support work, nurse-led clinic, counselling, ESOL & other educational sessions that support independent living. Allotment, gardening, exercise and therapeutic massage also available. Referral through Streetlink only.
CODES: ET, MS, LF
Vision Care (London sites)
07792 960416, http://bit.ly/qpPkv
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-6pm
(at Crisis Skylight);
Wednesday: 10am-12:30pm
(W London Day Centre, 134–136 Seymour Pl);
Friday: 10am-2pm
(Broadway Centre, 13 Market Lane);
Free sight tests and spectacles.
CODES: MS
Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (WCDAS)
St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, Battersea
SW11 1SW
020 8812 4120, http://bit.ly/2IrIDXI
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
Wednesday: 1pm-7pm;
A consortium between SLaM NHS Foundation Trust, Addaction and St Mungo's which provides specialist treatment for Wandsworth adults affected by drug and/or alcohol issues.
CODES: MH, A, DW, ET, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, SF
WDP - Westminster Drug Project
470-474 Harrow Road
W9 3RU
020 7266 6200, http://bit.ly/RfMhd
Monday-Friday: 1pm-5pm
(open access);
Open access services, structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare. Advice about blood-borne viruses. Helpline: 020 7266 6300.
CODES: AH, AD, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, OW
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
020 7928 1677, https://bit.ly/2vPkv9n
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Saturday: 9am-12pm;
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
CODES: MH, BS, CL, F, MS, OL, LF
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