Postcodes Areas
NW10, SW6, SW10, W3, W4, W6, W10, W11, W12, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham Council Details
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk
Address: Town Hall, King Street, London, W6 9JU
Telephone Central Switchboard: 020 8748 3020
Counselling Services
Hammersmith and Fulham Mind
Website: www.hfmind.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7471 0580
Email: [email protected]
Provides a range of therapy and counselling services for Westminster residents.
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Website: www.bacp.co.uk
Telephone: 01455 883300
Email: [email protected]
Provides details of all counsellors and therapists locally and further afield, which can be narrowed down by what help you need so you see the counsellors best prepared to help.
Care
Hammersmith and Fulham Council Social Care Services
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/health-and-care/health-and-disabilities
Address: H&F Advice, 145-155 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY
Telephone: 0845 313 3935
Upon completion of a needs assessment, Hammersmith and Fulham council will provide specialist healthcare support, occupational therapy, in-home care as well as providing financial support and advice tailored to your needs.
MND Care Centre – King's College Hospital
Website: www.kch.nhs.uk/services/services-a-to-z/motor-nerve/
Address: Suite 4, Golden Jubilee Wing, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
Clinic Co-ordinator: Catherine Knights
Telephone: 0207 848 5172
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Provides a weekly clinic with a neurologist who provides diagnosis and information regarding treatment. Also provides access to a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, dietician and palliative care consultant. Requires a referral from a local neurologist.
MND Care Centre – National Hospital for Neurology
Website: www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/our-hospitals/national-hospital-neurology-and-neurosurgery
Address: National Hospital, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG
Clinic Co-ordinator: Jan Clarke
Telephone: 0203 448 3899
Email: [email protected]
Provides a weekly clinic with neurologists to discuss care and treatment. Also provides access to physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and dietitians. Requires a referral from your GP or specialist.
NHS Choices
Website: www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Care-homes-and-care-at-home/LocationSearch/11
Provides a detailed list of care homes and care-at-home services in your local area and if these services have met the standards of the Care Quality Commission.
Hospice Services
Trinity Hospice
Website: www.royaltrinityhospice.london
Address: 30 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, SW4 0RN
Telephone: 020 7787 1000
Email: [email protected]
Services:
- Home Care provided by specialist nurses.
- Inpatient Care.
- Palliative Care.
- Counselling and emotional support for Patients.
- Physiotherapy.
- Occupational Therapy.
- Wellbeing workshops covering topics such as pain and fatigue management.
- Spiritual support.
- Advice services including financial and benefit advice.
- Bereavement support services for adults and children.
- Complimentary Therapy including Reflexology, Massage, Aromatherapy and Reiki.
The Pembridge Palliative Care Centre
Website: https://clch.nhs.uk/services/palliative-care
Address: St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ
Telephone: 020 8102 5371
NHS service that specialises in Palliative care.
Services:
- Inpatient Care providing symptom control, respite care and end of life care.
- Day services providing symptom control, psychological support, complimentary therapy and respite care for patients and their carers.
- Advice and support regarding emotional and practical concerns provided by a team of social workers.
Carer Support
Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Website: https://beta.lbhf.gov.uk/living-independently/care-and-support/caring-someone
Telephone: 0800 996 1754 / 020 8753 4614
Email: [email protected]
Provides a range of services at locations across the borough including support groups and drop-in services. They provide advice on available services, financial advice and training to help support your role as a carer. Also provides counselling and specialist services for carers under the age of 18
Carers Network
Website: www.carers-network.co.uk
Address: Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL
Telephone: 020 8960 3033
Email: [email protected]
Provides a broad range of information, support and services for carers in the borough. There's help with emotional and mental wellbeing, support groups and carer breaks. They also provide practical support such as carer assessments and liaising with professionals.
NHS Choices
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/helplines-and-forums/
Telephone: 0300 123 1053
Provides information of local care services and provides support and information for carers including: Legal Advice, Financial Advice, Well-being and support for young carers.
Carers UK
Website: www.carersuk.org
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Email: [email protected]
Provides a wide range of information regarding financial support, practical support, emotional support. These services are provided through a helpline, an online forum and online articles about a range of subjects.
Benefits Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau
National Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Hammersmith and Fulham Website: http://cahf.org.uk/
Telephone: 020 7385 1322
Hammersmith and Fulham
Avonmore Library and Neighbourhood Centre, 7 North End Crescent, London, W14 8TG
"The Advice Centre"
388 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 7LL
Provides comprehensive information regarding benefits, financial support and the NHS.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Main Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk
Financial Help: www.lbhf.gov.uk/benefits
Address: Town Hall, King Street, London, W6 9JU
Telephone: Central Switchboard: 020 8748 3020, H&F Advice: 0845 313 3935
Provides information regarding financial support, benefits and council tax. First point of call should be H&F Advice to access a needs assessment.
The Money Advice Service
Website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 500 5000
Provides various online tools to help manage finances. Also provides information and support specifically designed for Carers and the Disabled.
GOV.UK
Website: www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/disability
Provides information regarding disability and carers' benefits and how to apply for benefits.
Beacon
Website: www.beaconchc.co.uk
Telephone: 0345 548 0300
Email: [email protected]
Provides support and advice for those using the NHS Continuing Healthcare service. Please note that there are charges for this service.
Bereavement Services
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Website: www.bacp.co.uk
Telephone: 01455 883300
Email: [email protected]
Provides details of all counsellors and therapists locally and further afield that provide bereavement services.
Jigsaw4U
Website: www.jigsaw4u.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8687 1384
Email: [email protected]
Provides both Pre-Bereavement and Post-Bereavement counselling for children. Includes individual counselling, family sessions and support groups with children in similar situations.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/register-death
Provides comprehensive information regarding the necessary arrangements for dealing with a bereavement.
QEF Mobility Services
Website: www.qef.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8770 1151
Email: [email protected]
Or email specialist Occupational Therapist: [email protected]
Provides services enabling people to achieve independence and freedom outside their home.
Transportation Services and Information
Blue Badge Scheme
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/health-and-care/getting-around/blue-badges
Telephone: 020 8753 6681
Email: [email protected]
Provides information regarding who qualifies for a Blue Badge for disabled parking and how to apply for one.
Freedom Pass
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/health-and-care/getting-around/freedom-passes
Telephone: 020 8753 6681
Email: [email protected]
Provides information regarding eligibility and how to apply for a Freedom Bus pass, allowing free travel on London buses.
Taxicard Scheme
Website: www.lbhf.gov.uk/health-and-care/getting-around/taxicards
Telephone: 020 8753 6681
Email: [email protected]
Provides information regarding eligibility and how to apply for a Taxicard. Provides subsidised taxi transport for local residents.
Dial-a-Ride
Website: www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/dial-a-ride
Telephone: 0343 222 7777
Email: [email protected]
Provides information regarding eligibility and how to apply for Dial-a-Ride membership, a free service dedicated to helping the disabled make short journeys around London.
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