Age UK City of London
The charity for older people who live, work, study or volunteer in the square mile. Their focus is on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections so that people can enjoy growing older in the City.
Visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cityoflondon/
Age UK East London
Age UK East London is an independent local charity, they have been working in our communities alongside older people for over 30 years. They offer services primarily across the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets and are currently providing Home and Care services within Waltham Forest, Navigation and Befriending in The City of London and a Handyperson service in Havering.
Visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/eastlondon/
City Advice
City Advice advisors offer a confidential and impartial service and are qualified to advise on consumer and employment rights, welfare benefits, debt housing and legal issues, relationships and health and wellbeing.
Visit: https://www.toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvice/helpguides/
City of London Corporation
The City Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London.
They are currently holding fun activities for women and girls, including zumba and self defence.
For more information and to sign up visit: Zumba: https://tinyurl.com/ZUMBACOL Self defence: Free Self Defence Classes for Women & Girls Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Visit: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us
Forget Me Not Memory Cafe
The Cafe has unique approach; providing services for people of all ages with no restriction, who have long term/terminal memory issues conditions relating to dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, cancer, MS, stroke, diabetes, depression, living alone, brain injury, accidents etc. and their carers. They also run activities on a one to one basis or for small groups at hospitals, shelters or retirement homes.
Visit: https://www.forgetmenotproject17.co.uk/
Imago
Imago are delivering the Carers Support Service in the City of London, supporting unpaid adult carers and young adult carers aged 16+ living in the City.
Visit: https://www.imago.community/Carers/cityoflondon
Older Peoples Reference Group (OPRG)
The OPRG's are regular meetings for older people to voice their opinions on important issues, shape the services that they need and find out more from service providers about what is available to them. They are also a great opportunity to socialise and network with your peers.
Visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/eastlondon/our-services/older-people-s-referen…
Mansell St Women's Group
Mansell Street Women’s Group is a social group for older Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee women living on and around Mansell Street estate in Portsoken.
Visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cityoflondon/services/mansell-street-womens-gr…
Mental health services you can access
24-hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline, Call 111 and select option 2.
The service is available 24/7 The helpline is for people of all ages who may have long term psychological issues, or have experienced a sudden crisis, such as bereavement. The helpline will be able to offer confidential expert advice, guidance and referrals to local services.
City and Hackney Walk-in Crisis Cafe, The Raybould Centre, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR Tel: 073 9376 2366
City and Hackney’s crisis services offer immediate help if you are in distress or crisis. They will also follow up with a range of support to help you find new ways to cope with difficulties and avoid future crisis.
City and Hackney Talking Therapy
Their team of psychological professionals can help you find the support that’s right for you. They can offer talking therapies by phone, online or face to face as well as help you access support from other organisations within City & Hackney.
Visit: https://cityandhackneytalkingtherapies.homerton.nhs.uk/
The Mix
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Visit: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team?gad_source=1&gc…
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham, 8-10 Tudor Rd, London E9 7SN Tel:020 8525 2337
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest provides care and support to anyone experiencing a poor mental health problem.
Visit: https://www.mindchwf.org.uk/
Samaritans
Samaritans is here for anyone who's struggling to cope and who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. They also focus on preventing crises by giving people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.
Visit: https://www.samaritans.org/
SANEline
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
Visit: https://www.sane.org.uk/