Information advice, activities and support for elderly. Contact 020 8756 3040
Ageing well clubs, Benefit Advice, Befriending service, Good Neighbour Service, Will writing service
www.ageuk.org.uk/hillingdonharrowandbrent/our-services/hillingdon---what-we-offer
Respite for unpaid carers – 01895 258 888
University of 3rd Age
U3A is uniquely for those above 50 yrs of age or have left employment, giving an opportunity to meet and make new friends who share the same interests or lifestyle. They organise activities and events, visits to places of interest, interest groups for people with same interests or hobbies, sharing information, learning something new, making new friendships u3asites.org.uk/hillingdon
Mental Wellbeing
Workshops or activities for mental wellbeing:
SPA Mental Health Crisis Line: The Single Point of Access (SPA) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You can call us on 0800 0234 650 or email cnw-tr.spa@nhs.net
Samaritans
Contact Samaritans on 116 123 or on jo@samaritans.org
- If you need someone to talk to, they listen. They won't judge or tell you what to do.
- If you not feeling okay or having a difficult time you can get in touch with them. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs. reading-well.org.uk/books/books-on-prescription/mental-health#self-help
Bereavement Care
Various Options via Hillingdon Council Website
Young Adults
The online mental health platform for children and young people between 11 and 25 years that gives free 24 hour access to self-help materials, moderated forums and mood tracking tools among other resources. Young people can also access one to one counselling sessions with a qualified counsellor online. The forums address a range of topics including exam stress, anxiety, eating disorders and grief.
Providing a safe space where young adults can get support with mental and physical wellbeing, advice on dealing with debt and financial issues, relationships and housing. They also run a variety of activities and peer support groups. Contact them on 01895 436114 or Navplus@p3charity.org
01895 259 578 For Information, Advice and Guidance relating to Domestic Abuse, well-being and self-care, money and benefits, and employment.
Money matters:
Dementia UK
- Activities: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/dementia-activities Contact Sarah Durner on SDurner@Hillingdon.Gov.UK for more details about any of the activities. Dementia Cafes are open to carers as well.
- Some libraries provide facility of ToverTafel game. You could visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/8744/Tovertafel-magic-tables for details.
- ‘Become Dementia Friend’ is 45 min session to help family and friends understand how someone with dementia can see or perceive things. It helps develop understanding of dementia and how it can affect everyday things. Contact Sarah Durner
- You can visit Alzheimer’s Society online and order up to 10 informative booklets for free or subscribe to their magazine.
- Beck Theatre organises dementia friendly screenings.
- Visit arts4dementia.org.uk for resources and dementia-friendly arts and heritage sites.