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 |
| 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
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Call, email or visit the website for more information |
020 8558 5512 |
| 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, |
Contact for more information |
Tel. 01904 644026 (Office hours only) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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.
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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
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| 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 |
Contact for more information. |
Tel: 020 7786 4900 |
| Back Care |
Strategies and information for tackling back pain. |
16 Elmtree Road Teddington TW11 8ST |
Visit website for more information |
0845 130 2704 (Helpline) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Carers UK |
We help carers. |
20 Great Dover Street |
Call or visit website for more information |
Tel 020 7378 4999
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
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| Dentist |
Avenue Dental Practice |
180 The Avenue, Chingford, Chingford E4 9RD |
Monday - Friday |
020 8527 6400 |
| Diabetes UK |
Strong on care |
Diabetes UK Central Office |
Visit website or call for more information |
Tel 020 7424 1000 Email info@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)
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Call, email or visit the website for more information |
Telephone 020 8509 0812 Fax: 020 8521 7203 |
| 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
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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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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,
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Visit website for more information |
Tel: 020 8961 7795 |
| 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)
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| Teenage Cancer Trust |
A Charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young people with cancer. |
Teenage Cancer Trust |
Contact for more information. |
Tel: 020 7612 0370 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 E17 7QP |
Monday -Thursday 9.30-5.30pm Friday 9.30-2.00pm Closed lunchtime 1.00-2.00pm
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Telelephone 020 8509 2646 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
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| 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 |
Visit the website, call or email for more information. |
Tel: (0844) 800 4361 |