A local organisation in Merton working to promote diabetic awareness for all, especially Asians who are the highest risk group. The group offers help and works for the welfare of all diabetics, regardless of ethnicity. Leaflets are available on diabetic issues.
A range of first aid courses is offered by the Red Cross for people over 16 wanting to learn first aid for their everyday life. The Wimbledon centre run courses on First Aid for babies & children (from birth to puberty) and adults (from puberty onwards). Book online…
British Red Cross Society28 Worple RoadLondonSW19 4EE
We are the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people aged 0-18, with acquired brain injury, neurodisability, and complex health needs. It is our ambition that all…
CLIC Sargent provides support to children and young people up to 25 with cancer and leukaemia and their families. During treatment providing specialist nurses, play specialists, Homes from Home. Offers specialist social care and support in the community, services for young people, holidays, grants, helpline.…
Pharmacists aren't just there for prescriptions. Getting advice from a local pharmacist is the best first step for a minor health concern. They can help you with: Common illnesses like sore throats, coughs, colds, stomach troubles and aches and pains. Stopping smoking and drinking alcohol…
The Wimbledon group meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm to 9pm
Headway South West London provides assistance, support, information and services to people affected by a brain injury, their families and carers in South West London. Monthly group meetings are held in Wimbledon, Balham, Croydon and Richmond. There are regular social events too and meetings for carers. Headway South West…
Healthwatch Merton is a local independent consumer champion for children, young people and adults on health and social care. Healthwatch Merton works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services, whether it's improving them today or helping shape them…
Macmillan Cancer Relief helps provide expert care and practical and emotional support to people living with cancer. They fund specialist Macmillan nurses, doctors and health professionals, as well as providing a range of local support groups and self help groups, including the Macmillan Cancerline. The…
Macmillan Cancer Relief89 Albert EmbankmentLondonSE1 7UQ
The Macmillan Community Cancer Link Worker Service is a free information and support service providing support to those living in Wandsworth, Merton and Croydon. If you are living with or beyond cancer (or a carer), aged 18+ and registered with a GP practice in either…
National Framework for Children and Young People's Continuing Care (publishing.service.gov.uk) This is not the same as Continuing Health Care (CHC), CHC is the adult framework and is assessed differently and has different criteria for eligibility and provision. CHC is determined on primary health need and…