Local services

Title Description Location When Contact
Action on hearing loss

We're experts in providing support for people with hearing loss and tinnitus; we provide day-to-day care for people who are deaf and have additional needs;  we supply communication services and training;  we offer practical advice to help people protect their hearing; we campaign to change public

19-23 Featherstone Street,

London

EC1Y 8SL
 

contact for more information.

Telephone     020 7296 8000
Textphone     020 7296 8001
Fax                  020 7296 8199
Email: informationline@hearingloss.org.uk

www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

Age UK Waltham Forest

Age UK Waltham Forest is a local voluntary organisation founded 25 years ago by local people to improve the quality of life of older people in Waltham Forest. It is governed by local people for local people and offers a range of good quality, personalised services.

Peterhouse Community Centre

122 Forest Rise

E17 3PW

 

Call, email or visit the website for more information

020 8558 5512

info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

www.ageuk.org.uk/walthamforest

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

PO Box 1,
10 Toft Green,
York YO1 7ND.
 

Contact for more information

Tel. 01904 644026 (Office hours only)
Email: gso@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
email: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
 

Arthritis Care national

There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK.

18 Stephenson Way

London NW1 2HD 

Visit the website for more information and Arthritis care near you.

0808 800 4050 (Helpline)

www.arthritiscare.org.uk  

Arthritis Care Waltham Forest (South) Branch

There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s 10 million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way.

Call or email for details

Meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm
 

Telephone  0844 888 2111 (low cost rate)

Tel ephone  0207 380 6509/10

Fax 0207 380 6511

SouthEnglandgroups@arthritiscare.org.uk

Arthritis Care Woodford Branch

There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s 10 million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way.

The Becket Centre, Friars Gate Close, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex.

 

Meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm
 

Telephone  0844 888 2111 (low cost rate)

Telephone 0207 380 6509/10

Fax 0207 380 6511

 Woodfordbranch@arthritiscare.org.uk

 

Asthma UK

Three people a day die from asthma. Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to changing this. We fund research and offer support because 90% of asthma deaths are preventable.
 

Summit House
70 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2DB
 

Contact for more information.

Tel: 020 7786 4900
Fax: 020 7256 6075
Email: info@asthma.org.uk

http://www.asthma.org.uk

Back Care

Strategies and information for tackling back pain.

16 Elmtree Road

Teddington

TW11 8ST 

Visit website for more information

0845 130 2704 (Helpline)

www.backcare.org.uk

Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. More about us.

England

Helpline Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm   |   Saturdays 9am - 2pm

Helpline on 0808 800 6000 (text relay: 18001)

www.breastcancercare.org.uk

British Heart Foundation

If you or someone close to you has a heart condition or if you are keen to look after your own heart health, we're here to help. Whether you are after information, need support or want to find out about our training programmes and funding opportunities find out about how we help.

Greater London House

180 Hampstead Road

London

NW1 7AW

Call or visit the website for more information.  Heart Helpline Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm

0300 330 3311

www.bhf.org.uk

British Lung Foundation

Support for all kinds of lung condition including asthma.  Local branches.

73-75 Goswell Road

London

EC1V 7ER 

Call between Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm, or visit the website for more information.

08458 50 50 20

www.lunguk.org

Carers UK

We help carers.

20 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4LX
 

Call or visit website for more information

Tel 020 7378 4999
www.carersuk.org

 

Chingdale Stroke Club

The Chingdale Stroke Club is affiliated to the Stroke Association and offers a social opportunity for those affected by stroke. Carers are always welcome. As well as meeting to chat members also take part in various social activities, quizzes, pub outings and bingo.

North Chingford

Call or email for details

Telephone 030 3303 3100

Email: info@stroke.org.uk
www.stroke.org.uk/

Chingford Osteoporosis support group

A support group that meets bi-monthly at St Thomas of Canterbury Church.

St thomas of canterbury Church, High Road, woodford Green.

Meetings start at 1.30.  Call for details

020 8504 8035

Cruse

Offers bereavement support for young people aged 12-24 years

National

call or visit website

08444 477 or 0808 808 1677 

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care promotes the well-being of bereaved people and enables anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.

One Victoria Villas, Richmond, TW9 2GW

Contact for more information.

Tel: 0844 477 9400

Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
 

Dentist

Chingford Mount Dentist

35 Hall Lane, Chingford,E4 8HH

Monday - Saturday

020 8529 1246 

Dentist

Mr Evans Dental Surgery - Chingford E4

252a Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8JL

Monday-Friday 07.30-16.30

020 8529 1587

Dentist

Steven Kavanagh Dental Practice

27 Chingford Mount Road,  E4 8JL

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

020 8527 0945

Dentist

Angle House Orthodontics

237 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8HX

Monday-Thursday 

020 8559 4277

 

Dentist

Avenue Dental Practice

180 The Avenue, Chingford, Chingford E4 9RD 

Monday - Friday

020 8527 6400 

Diabetes UK

Strong on care
We want people with diabetes to live life to the full. That’s why we provide a wide choice of ways to get help, support, guidance and advice.

Diabetes UK Central Office
Macleod House,
10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA
 

Visit website or call for more information

Tel 020 7424 1000
Fax 020 7424 1001

Email info@diabetes.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk

Careline: 0845 120 2960  Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.
 

Disability Action Waltham Forest

Disability Action Waltham Forest is an organisation run by disabled people for disabled people.  Our goal is that disabled people in Waltham Forest should be able to live independent and active lives and be an inclusive part of their community.

The Waltham Forest Resource Hub (South)
90 Crownfield Road
Leytonstone
London
E15 2BG

 

Call, email or visit the website for more information

Telephone 020 8509 0812

Fax: 020 8521 7203

E-Mail: disabilityaction@disaction.org.uk

www.disabilityactionwf.org.uk  
 

Emergency Department

North Middlesex University Hospital 

Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX 

24 Hours

020 8887 2000

Emergency Department

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road, London, E11 1NR 

 

24 hours

02085395522

Macmillan Cancer Support

Information, advice and emotional support

89 Albert Embankment,

London

SE1 7UQ 

Mon-Fri, 9am to 8pm

0808 808 00 00 

www.macmillan.org.uk

National Osteoporosis Society

As the only UK charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, we offer a wide range of services to people who are concerned about osteoporosis.

Camerton, Bath BA2 0PJ 

Email or visit the website for more information.

0845 4500 230 (Helpline) (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

info@nos.org.uk

 www.nos.org.uk

North Middlesex Urgent Care Centre

 Patients who need to be seen quickly, but who do not have life-threatening illnesses or accidents, can walk into these centres.

North Middlesex Unioversity Hospital

Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX 

 Seven days a week,  08.00 - 22.00

020 8887 2000 

Pharmacy

Boots The Chemist

9-11 Old Church Road, Chingford, E4 6SJ 

Monday - Saturday

020 8529 2299 

Pharmacy

Benjamin Pharmacy

263 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LP 

Monday - Saturday

020 8529 8263 

Pharmacy

Co-operative Pharmacy

267 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LP 

Monday - Saturday

020 8529 1351 

Pharmacy

Alliance Pharmacy

William Morrison, 8-13 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford, E4 9AA 

Monday - Sunday

020 8527 1331 

Pharmacy

Emberhart Pharmacy

80 Chingford Mount Road,  E4 9AA 

Monday - Saturday

020 8531 3522 

Prostate Cancer

If you have concerns about prostate cancer or a prostate problem, we are here to offer you support and information, whether you have been diagnosed, or are a partner, family member or friend.

The Prostate Cancer Charity Specialist Nurse Team,

Cambridge House, 100 Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LE.

Contact for information.

Helpline: 0800 074 8383

www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
 

Prostate Cancer East London Waltham Forest

The Association for Prostate Awareness (APA) is a voluntary Association of approximately 100 members, this includes a number of women.

Newham African Caribbean Resource Centre

627 - 633 Barking Road, London E13 9EZ 

Meets on a three monthly cycle.  Call or email for more information.

020 8471 2258
Renoldreid@aol.com   

info@prostate-awareness.co.uk

www.prostate-awareness.co.uk
 

Sickle Cell Society

The Sickle Cell Society believes that every sickle cell sufferer has the right to quality care. This can only be achieved if funding is made available to educate health carers and other professionals about the condition. The Society aims to provide this.

54 Station Road,
London NW10 4UA


 

Visit website for more information

Tel: 020 8961 7795
Fax: 020 8961 8346
EMail: info@sicklecellsociety.org

www.sicklecellsociety.org

Stroke Association

Information and support including local groups.

Stroke House

240 City Road

London

EC1V 2PR 

email, call or visit the website for more information.

020 7566 0300 (Office)
T: 0303 303 3100 (Helpline Mon-Fri)

info@stroke.org.uk

www.stroke.org.uk


 

Teenage Cancer Trust

A Charity devoted to improving  the lives of teenagers and young people with cancer.

Teenage Cancer Trust
Third floor
93 Newman Street
London
W1T 3EZ
 

Contact for more information.

Tel: 020 7612 0370

www.teenagecancertrust.org
 

The British Pain Society

Includes information for people suffering with pain, including a list of UK-based patient organisations and frequently asked questions.

Third Floor

Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square

London

WC1R 4SG 

Visit the website for more information.

 020- 7269 7840

www.britishpainsociety.org
  

The National Society for Epilepsy

Information and support, includes frequently asked questions

Chesham Lane

Chalfont St Peter

Bucks

SL9 0RJ 

Call or visit website for more information

01494 601 400 (Helpline)
01494 601 300 (General inquiries)
www.epilepsysociety.org.uk   

The Samaritans Waltham Forest

Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

663 Lea Bridge Road

E10 6AL

Call or email for information

020 8520 9191

jo@samaritans@btconnect.com

TSA Waltham Forest Stroke Support Group

A stroke club is somewhere that people can find information, share experiences and support each other, try new activities or resume favourite pastimes with new
friends.

Walthamstow
 

Please call for meeting times and location

0303 3033 100 

Turning Point

Working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty in managing their drug / alcohol use.  Includes Day Programme, for those who are abstinent, or may still; be using drugs and alcohol. Includes relaxation, acupuncture, counseling, and many more support initiatives.

1 Beulah Rd, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LG 

Call or visit the website for more information

020 8509 1888

www.turning-point.co.uk
 

Waltham Forest Black Peoples Mental Health Asscn

Waltham Forest Black People's Mental Health Association offers a range of services to adults with mental health problems and their carers who live in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. People are usually referred by the local mental health teams and other agencies.

2 Priory Avenue
Walthamstow
London

E17 7QP
 

Monday -Thursday 9.30-5.30pm

Friday 9.30-2.00pm

Closed lunchtime 1.00-2.00pm

 

 

 

Telelephone  020 8509 2646
Fax: 020 8509 2866
bpmha@lineone.net
 

Waltham Forest Carers

Help, advice and support for carers of all ages.  Advocacy, Information and welfare rights advice for carers.

St. Andrews Centre, St Andrews Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6AR 

Call or email for more information

020 8531 9652
wfcarers@btconnect.com  
 

Waltham Forest Local Involvement Netwrok - LINk

The LINk was launched in April 2009 to give the local community more say in the delivery of local health and social care services. It represents everyone in Waltham Forest and works in partnership with the local authority.

 

hosted by Voluntary Action Waltham Forest
Upper Ground Floor
6 Church Hill
Walthamstow
E17 3RY

The LINk runs a range of meetings and events - contact for details.

Website: www.wflink.org.uk/index.php?page=1&name=Home

Tel: 020 8521 0377
Fax: 020 8521 1672

 

Waltham Forest MENCAP

We support people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose. We work  to gain support, education, housing, jobs, and recreational opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Also offers supportive services to their carers.

MENCAP Centre

London

E10 6BN

Call or email for more information.

1a Matlock Road, Leyton, London. E10 6BN

tel: 020 8988 9562 training@wfmencap.org.uk

Young Carers YC Net

YCNet is a website and online support service for young people aged 18 and under in the UK, who help to look after someone in their family who has an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health condition.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Unit 14, Bourne Court
Southend Road
Woodford Green
Essex IG8 8HD
 

Visit the website, call or email for more information.

Tel: (0844) 800 4361
youngcarers@carers.org

help@carers.org