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| 182 Old Kent Rd Surgery | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 182-184 Old Kent Road London SE1 5TY | Phone: 0207 252 6272 Other Numbers: Out-of-Hours: SELDOC 0845 602 4464 Fax: 0207 252 6474 Email: Website: |
| Description: 3 male and 1 female doctors plus staff nurses who can see patients for some matters if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Psychology sessions by appointment, Benefits Advice sessions on Friday mornings fortnightly | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys, St Thomas's and Kings | |
| Opening Hours: Office open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Surgery times: 9am-12noon and 4pm-6pm | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Elephant and Castle then short bus ride / Buses: 21, 42, 53, 63, 453 | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: Must live in neighbouring parts of SE1, SE15, SE16, SE17, some parts of SE5 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 197 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| 19 Plus Life Skills | |
| Category: Learning Disabilities | |
| Address: c/o Cambridge House 131 Camberwell Road London SE5 0HF | Phone: 0207 703 5025 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: Life skills for young adults aged 19-25 with a learning disability. Individually tailored educational and life skills programmes. Phone for details. | |
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| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
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| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Aged 19-25 with a learning disability | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 417 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| 249 Old Kent Rd Surgery | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 249 Old Kent Road London SE1 5LU | Phone: 0207 237 2492 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 1 doctor plus staff nurse at this local practice. All the usual health services, phone for an appointment. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Various specialist sessions, phone for details. | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys, Kings and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Phone between 9:30am-12:30pm and 4-6pm | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Elephant and Castle then bus / Buses: Any bus to Old Kent Road by Albany Rd | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: Must live locally, mainly for people from SE1 and SE15 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 198 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| 306 Medical Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 306 Lordship Lane East Dulwich London SE22 8YL | Phone: 0208 693 4704 Other Numbers: Out-of-Hours: 0208 693 9066 Email: Website: |
| Description: 2 male doctors plus Practice Nurse who can see patients for some matters if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Counselling sessions via referrals system, Child Health Clinic, Ante-Natal and Post-Natal clinics, Osteopath by arrangement with nurse or doctor | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, closed Thursday afternoons | |
| Travel: BR: East Dulwich / Buses: 40, 176, 185 stop at door | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: Must live locally | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 198 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| AAINA Womens Group | |
| Category: Womens Services | |
| Address: Thomas Calton Centre Alpha Street London SE15 4NX | Phone: 0207 358 0697 Other Numbers: Fax: same as phone Email: Website: |
| Description: Information, advice and support for South Asian and Muslim women, including asylum seekers and refugees. Multi-Cultural, Multi-Faith and Multi-Racial group that aims to improve the quality of life/health for women and children. Parenting, childcare etc | |
| Special Interest Activities: Sewing/knitting and soft furnishing classes, keep fit and health awareness sessions etc. Playscheme for children living in Peckham | |
| Additional Info: Translation and interpreting services by arrangement. Phone for further details. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Wed, Thur 10am-2pm, Fri 10am-1pm | |
| Travel: BR: Peckham Rye / Buses: 12, 37, 63, 78, 312, 343, P12 | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: South Asian, Muslim and refugee women | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 139 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| AAWAZ - Southwark Asian Womens Association | |
| Category: Womens Services | |
| Address: Southwark Asian Centre Peckham Rye London SE15 4NU | Phone: 0207 252 9290 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 358 9908 Email: Website: |
| Description: Drop-in centre for Asian women living in Southwark. Various activities, social and cultural events, support groups etc. All ages welcome. Phone for further details. | |
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| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm | |
| Travel: BR: Peckham Rye / Buses: 12, 37, 63, 78, 176, 312, 435, P3, P12 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Asian women living in Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 140 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Acorn Surgery | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 136 Meeting House Lane London SE15 2UA | Phone: 0207 639 5055 Other Numbers: Out-of-Hours: 0207 639 5055 Fax: 0207 732 4225 Email: Website: |
| Description: 4 male and 2 female doctors, plus 2 practice nurses who can see patients for some reasons if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Counselling sessions available most days by arrangement, Benefits Advice sessions fortnightly, Osteopath every Monday by appointment. | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Kings, Guys and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-12noon and 1:30pm-6pm, Thurs 9am-12noon only | |
| Travel: BR: Queens Road / Buses: 136, 171, 177, 436, P12, P13 | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H patients to St Giles Locality and the Maudsley Hospital | |
| Criteria: Must live in SE15 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 199 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Action Against Medical Accidents | |
| Category: Miscellaneous | |
| Address: 44 High Street Croydon CR0 1YB | Phone: 0845 1232352 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 667 9065 Email: admin@avma.org.uk Website: http://www.avma.org.uk |
| Description: This charity provides free independent advice and support for patients injured during the course of medical treatment and has set up a support network for victims. They also campaign for a fairer system in the way medical accidents are dealt with. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Complaints should be made within six months of treatment or within six months of discovering the problem, provided that is within one year of the original treatment. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-12noon and 2-4pm. Telephone advice only, no appointments | |
| Travel: BR: East Croydon or West Croydon then walk/bus | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: National catchment | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 479 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Action for Advocacy | |
| Category: Advocacy | |
| Address: PO Box 31856 Lorrimore Square London SE17 3XR | Phone: 0207 820 7868 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 820 9947 Email: info@actionforadvocacy.org.uk Website: http://www.actionforadvocacy.org.uk |
| Description: Umbrella organisation offering advice and support to existing advocacy services and help developing new projects. Promotes independent advocacy schemes, access to database of advocacy projects, quarterly newsletter, organises Londonwide advocacy forum etc | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Phone to have your advocacy project added to their database and website | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: Tube: Kennington / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 171, 176 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 67 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Action for Blind People | |
| Category: Disabilities | |
| Address: 14-16 Verney Road London SE16 3DZ | Phone: 0207 732 8771 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 639 0948 Email: Website: |
| Description: Provide information and advice to the blind community. Can give advice on what home improvements and equipment is available to blind people etc. Phone for further details. | |
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| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm | |
| Travel: Buses: Old Kent Road by junction St James's Road | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: National organisation | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 410 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Adfam | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: Waterbridge House 32/36 Loman St London SE1 0EH | Phone: 0207 928 8898 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 928 8923 Email: admin@adfam.org.uk Website: http://www.adfam.org.uk |
| Description: Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and undertakes substance related family work. Range of publications for families about substance misuse and the criminal justice system. Online message board and database of local support groups that helps families contact and talk to people who understand their situation. Phone or see their website for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Direct support services at London prisons for families of prisoners with drug problems. Some language services available by arrangement. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: Office hours | |
| Travel: Tube: Southwark / Buses: Any bus to Blackfriars Road | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: National organisation for families and friends of drug users | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 243 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Adult Dyslexia Organisation | |
| Category: Miscellaneous | |
| Address: Ground floor, Secker House Minet Road, Loughborough Estate London SW9 7TP | Phone: Helpline: 0207 924 9559 Other Numbers: Admin: 0207 737 7646 Email: dyslexia.hq@dial.pipex.com Website: http://www.adult-dyslexia.org |
| Description: Provide information and advice to adults with dyslexia. Helpline, information on support groups and counselling services, research library, access to assessment and specialist tuition services etc. Also organise awareness training and various conferences and seminars for users and professionals. Phone for further details. | |
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| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: General office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Helpline: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:30am-4:30pm 0207 924 9559 | |
| Travel: BR: Loughborough Junction / Tube: Brixton / Buses: 3, 59, 109, 133, 159 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: To have some reading and/or writing difficulties | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 480 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Advocacy Partners in Croydon | |
| Category: Advocacy | |
| Address: McMillan House 54 Cheam Common Road Worcester Park KT4 8RH | Phone: 0208 330 6644 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 330 6622 Email: info@advocacypartners.org Website: |
| Description: Provides volunteer advocates for people with a learning disability. Advocates are partnered with a client to represent their needs and rights and to help the client speak up for themselves. Direct support from a team of professional advocates is provided during times of crisis. These services can be negotiated by health and social care agencies from other boroughs. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: May be able to refer enquiries from other areas | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR: Worcester Park | |
| Referral: Usually via professional agencies | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 68 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| African Family Support Services | |
| Category: Language and Refugee Services | |
| Address: 145A London Road Kingston KT2 6NH | Phone: 0208 974 9993 Other Numbers: Admin: 0208 547 0993 Fax: 0208 547 3139 Email: Website: |
| Description: Services for people from the African community who are migrants, refugees or asylum seekers. Help filling in forms, language services by arrangement, services for people with HIV including 1 to 1 and group support, Youth services including restorative justice programme, and respite breaks for carers. Open access project, can see people from out of their area. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Computer training, Job Club, day trips, outings and events etc | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm | |
| Travel: BR: Kingston | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: African migrants, refugees and asylum seekers | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 127 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| African Womens Support Group | |
| Category: Womens Services | |
| Address: 61A Rowland Hill House Blackfriars Rd London SE1 0LT | Phone: 0207 928 7563 Other Numbers: Fax: same as phone Email: info@awsg.fsnet.co.uk Website: |
| Description: Open access drop-in providing information and advice on housing and benefits issues, family planning and teenage pregnancy. Can refer to other organisations. Also organise various training courses/seminars etc. Phone for appointment. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Limited disabled access, phone for details | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo or Blackfriars / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Women from African/Afro-Caribbean backgrounds | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 141 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Afro-Asian Advisory Service | |
| Category: Language and Refugee Services | |
| Address: 53 Addington Square Camberwell London SE5 7LB | Phone: 0207 701 0141 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 701 1950 Email: Website: |
| Description: Free advice on all aspects of immigration and nationality law. Can help prepare paperwork for appeals and tribunals etc and can arrange representation on your behalf. Advice by phone or in person by appointment only. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Disabled access on ground floor level | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Appointments Only then 2-5pm Telephone Advice Line | |
| Travel: BR or Tube: Elephant and Castle then bus / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source. Phone for appointment. | |
| Criteria: National catchment | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 128 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Age Concern - Black Elders Mental Health Project | |
| Category: Black Projects | |
| Address: 4 D'Eynsford Rd London SE5 7EB | Phone: 0207 701 9812 Other Numbers: Head Office: 0207 701 9700 Email: Website: |
| Description: This project provides practical support for mainly elderly people from black and ethnic communities, though younger members also welcome. Benefits advice, advocacy, subsidised meals, keep fit, arts and crafts, visiting optician, day trips and outings, various other services. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Tues Keep Fit, Wednesday computer classes, knitting classes, Thurs Arts and Crafts | |
| Additional Info: Transport available for disabled members | |
| Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-4pm | |
| Travel: BR: Denmark Hill then walk / Buses: Any bus to Camberwell Green | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Mainly for older black service users living in Southwark, younger users also welcome | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 102 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Age Concern - Croydon | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: 158-162 London Road Croydon CR0 2TD | Phone: 0208 680 5450 Other Numbers: Fax@ 0208 288 9229 Email: acc@ageconcerncroydon.org.uk Website: |
| Description: Local office of national elderly organisation providing information and advice, Advocacy services, benefits advice, minor repairs service, transport to health clinics, home and travel insurance, and home energy advice etc. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: BR: West Croydon | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 354 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Age Concern Southwark - Bermondsey | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: Yalding Centre 95 Southwark Park Rd London SE16 3TY | Phone: 0207 237 0860 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 231 2298 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access drop-in offering help with forms, daily meals, quiet room, computer room with Internet access, snooker room, TV room, hairdressing, bingo, arts and crafts etc. Also some community support and home help services. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Line dancing, tea dances, bowling, video club, day trips, holidays/outings etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Mon & Thurs till 7pm | |
| Travel: Tube: Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle / Bus: 1 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 354 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Age Concern Southwark - Borough | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: Stones End Day Centre 11 Scovell Rd London SE1 1QQ | Phone: 0207 403 5336 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: This centre provides day care services offering refreshments and lunch, quiet room for reading, snooker table etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Bingo, hairdressing, arts and crafts, cooking, Singalong club, day trips, holidays and outing etc. | |
| Additional Info: Transport available | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm | |
| Travel: BR: Elephant & Castle / Tube: Borough / Buses: 35, 40, 333, 343 | |
| Referral: Referrals via Social Worker only | |
| Criteria: Residents of North and some parts of South Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 355 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Age Concern Southwark - Head Office | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: 224/236 Walworth Road London SE17 1JE | Phone: 0207 701 9700 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 701 7477 Email: acs@ageconcernsouthwark.org.uk Website: http://www.ageconcernsouthwark.org.uk |
| Description: Head office of local network. Contact this office for details of local services including day centres, early intervention services, information and advice, home care and community care support services etc. This office has limited disabled access, phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Various head office functions including the Home Care co-ordinator, Finance department, Personnel and their volunteer co-ordinator are all based here. | |
| Additional Info: Also see Age Concern projects in Bermondsey, Borough, Peckham and Croydon | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Elephant & Castle / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 171, 176, 468 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Southwark residents | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 353 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Age Concern Southwark - Peckham | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: 33 Peckham Rd London SE5 8UH | Phone: 0207 703 6105 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 708 1700 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access elderly advice centre offering telephone advice and drop-in service in the mornings, personal appointments and home visiting service in the afternoons. Help with benefit claims etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Telephone advice and drop-in service Mon-Fri 9:30am-2pm | |
| Additional Info: This office can arrange household, motor and travel insurance and funeral plans. Disabled toilet in the Town Hall which is next door. | |
| Opening Hours: Telephone advice and drop-in service: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. Appointments at all other times. | |
| Travel: BR: Peckham Rye / Buses: 12, 36, 171, 345, 436 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Southwark residents aged 55 plus | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 356 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 61 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YF | Phone: Helpline: 0207 403 0888 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 378 9910 Email: alanonuk@aol.com Website: http://www.alanonuk.org.uk |
| Description: Worldwide network offering understanding and support to families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the drinker is still drinking or not. For details of local meetings throughout the UK and Ireland phone the main Helpline number which is a confidential service. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Ring the Helpline to check how easily meeting venues allow disabled access | |
| Additional Info: Also see Alateen in Youth Services section | |
| Opening Hours: Helpline daily 10am-10pm 0207 403 0888 | |
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| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Families and friends of problem drinkers | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 244 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alateen | |
| Category: Youth Services | |
| Address: 61 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YF | Phone: Helpline: 0207 403 0888 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 378 9910 Email: alanonuk@aol.com Website: http://www.alanonuk.org.uk |
| Description: Alateen is part of Al-Anon and is for young people aged 12-20 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, usually a parent. For details of meetings and support groups throughout the UK and Ireland please call the Helpline which is a confidential service. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Also see Al-Anon in Drug and Alcohol section | |
| Opening Hours: Helpline daily 10am-10pm 0207 403 0888 | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: For young people aged 12-20 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 348 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Albion Street Group Practice | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 87 Albion Street Rotherhithe London SE16 7JX | Phone: 0207 237 2092 Other Numbers: Out-of-Hours: 0208 693 9066 Fax: 0207 231 1435 Email: Website: |
| Description: 3 male and 4 female doctors plus staff nurses at this very busy local practice. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Counselling and Dietician by arrangement, Benefits Advice sessions fortnightly | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-6:30pm | |
| Travel: BR: Canada Water / Tube: Rotherhithe / Buses: 47, 188, 381 | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H users to the Chaucer Community Centre | |
| Criteria: Must live in SE16 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 200 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - Camberwell | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 8 Camberwell Green London SE5 7AF | Phone: 0207 708 2865 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 252 5357 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access centre for people presenting with alcohol and drug misuse problems and other related issues. Initial assessment to build care plan for individual client needs. Counselling, day programme, individual keyworking and drop-in facilities are available as a part of a planned support package. Onward referral to detox, ARP Housing and specialist services within the partnership organisation are made according to individual need, including women's and family services. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Ear Acupuncture, Indian Head Massage, Shiatsu, Evening Group, Womens Group, evening counselling sessions, Walkabout group in Summer. Therapy group via assessment by counselling team. Client Involvement worker, Substance Misuse worker. Phone for details. | |
| Additional Info: Limited disabled access to some services, but drop-in OK. Loop system in assessment room, drop-in and group room and for counselling sessions. Access to volunteering and work schemes when appropriate. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Drop-in times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-12:45pm and 1:45pm-3:30pm Wed & Fri 10am-12:30pm and Friday afternoons appointments only. | |
| Travel: BR: Denmark Hill / Tube: Oval or Elephant & Castle then bus / Buses: 12, 35, 36, 40, 42, 45, 68, 171, 176, 185, 468 | |
| Referral: Self via drop-in or through agencies | |
| Criteria: Must be resident of Southwark, Lambeth or Lewisham | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 246 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - Choices | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 140 Stockwell Rd London SW9 9TQ | Phone: 0207 737 3363 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 737 5755 Email: Website: http://www.arp-uk.org |
| Description: Alcohol counselling, housing outreach, tenancy support service, Complementary Therapies, various group work etc. Specialist service for black and ethnic minority groups. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Peer support group Wednesday mornings, Art group, Building Self-Esteem, Equality and Diversity etc. | |
| Additional Info: Full disabled access | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Wednesdays till 8pm | |
| Travel: BR: Brixton / Tube: Stockwell / Buses 2, 345, 355 | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Must have substance or alcohol misuse problem and be living in Lambeth, Southwark or Lewisham | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 247 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - Head Office | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 68 Newington Causeway Elephant and Castle London SE1 6DF | Phone: 0207 403 3369 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 357 6712 Email: info@arp-uk.org Website: http://www.arp-uk.org |
| Description: Head office of organisation running a range of services for people with alcohol related problems including direct access centres, counselling, group programmes, supported housing, tenancy support and a therapeutic community day programme. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Specialist services for Black and Asian people and ethnic minorities | |
| Additional Info: See entries for various ARP projects in Drug and Alcohol section | |
| Opening Hours: Head Office: 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR, Tube and Bus: Elephant and Castle | |
| Referral: Self via drop-in or through agencies | |
| Criteria: Over 18 with alcohol related problems | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 245 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - Kennington | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 174 Kennington Park Road London SE11 4BT | Phone: 0207 735 6217 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 793 7357 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access drop-in for people with alcohol and alcohol-related problems, offering assessment, counselling, individual and group therapy programmes etc. Open access drop-in service from 9:30am till 1pm then appointments only. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Various special interest groups throughout the week including Alcohol and Anxiety, Alcohol and Anger etc. Also Meditation and Shiatsu sessions by arrangement. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Drop-in sessions every morning from 9:30am-1pm then appointments only. General office hours 9:30am-1pm and 2-5pm | |
| Travel: BR: Elephant and Castle / Tube: Kennington / Buses: 133, 155 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: For people with alcohol or alcohol-related problems | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 248 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - New Cross | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 318 New Cross Road London SE14 6AF | Phone: 0208 691 2886 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 694 2081 Email: ajawara@arp-uk.org Website: http://www.arp-uk.org |
| Description: Open access drop-in for people with alcohol related problems. Support for all issues concerning alcohol misuse. Information, advice, care planning, social skills, various groups etc. Can refer to other services such as detox, rehab, counselling etc as required. | |
| Special Interest Activities: 8 week day programme, Complementary Therapies including Shiatsu and reflexology, Meditation and Yoga classes, Film Club etc | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-12:30pm open access and 2-5pm appointments only, Tuesdays till 12:30pm only | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: New Cross or New Cross Gate / Buses: 36, 53, 136, 171, 172 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Must be over 18 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 248 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alcohol Recovery Project - Womens Alcohol Centre | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 66A Drayton Park London N5 1ND | Phone: 0207 226 4581 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 354 8134 Email: Website: http://www.arp-uk.org |
| Description: Women only alcohol service offering group support, one to one keyworking, morning drop-in, complementary therapies, referral to detox and residential services etc | |
| Special Interest Activities: Daily drop-in for women only Tues-Thurs 9:30am-12:30pm, access to complementary therapies etc | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Tues-Thurs 9:30am-4:45pm. Leave message at other times. | |
| Travel: BR: Drayton Park / Tube: Arsenal, Highbury and Islington or Holloway | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Londonwide project for women who want to change their patterns of alcohol use | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 249 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Head Office | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: PO Box 1, Stonebow House Stonebow York YO1 7NJ | Phone: National helpline: 0845 769 7555 Other Numbers: Admin: 01904 644026 Email: Website: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
| Description: Head office of national network of self-help groups offering group meetings and peer support to help members give up drinking. For London enquiries see entry for Southern Service Office, or phone Head Office for details of services outside London. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Have 3,500 local groups in UK, of which over 600 are in the Greater London area. For London Helpline see entry for Southern Service Office. | |
| Additional Info: Foreign languages available by arrangement. Phone the Helpline for details. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4:30pm | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Open access, free of charge | |
| Criteria: For anybody who wants to stop drinking | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 250 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Southern Service Office | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 2nd floor, Jacob House 3/5 Cynthia Street London N1 9JE | Phone: London helpline: 0207 833 0022 National helpline: 0845 769 7555 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 837 0540 Email: Website: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
| Description: Free confidential helpline running 365 days a year, can provide help to people over 16 who want to stop drinking. Can give details of local groups in your area, can also arrange for you to be accompanied to your first meeting. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Have 3,500 local groups in UK, of which over 600 are in the Greater London area. | |
| Additional Info: Foreign languages available by arrangement. Phone the Helpline for details. | |
| Opening Hours: London Helpline: 10am-10pm every day including weekends, National Helpline 24 hours | |
| Travel: Depends on location of your local group | |
| Referral: Open access, free of charge | |
| Criteria: National organisation | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 250 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Alfred Salter Medical Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 6-8 Drummond Road London SE16 4BU | Phone: 0207 237 1857 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 3 male and 2 female doctors plus staff nurse at this busy surgery. Phone to make an appointment. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys and St Thomas's. Part of Group Practice also see Parkers Row Family Practice. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-1pm and 3-6pm | |
| Travel: Tube and Bus: Bermondsey | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H users to the Chaucer Community Centre | |
| Criteria: Must live within 2 miles of surgery | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 200 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Alzheimers Society | |
| Category: Health Care | |
| Address: 46 Half Moon Lane London SE24 9HU | Phone: 0207 738 6333 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 274 6658 Email: Website: |
| Description: Support service for carers of people with dementia | |
| Special Interest Activities: Support group first Wednesday of every month 2pm-4pm | |
| Additional Info: Phone for appointment to be seen outside of normal office hours | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR: Herne Hill / Buses: 37 | |
| Referral: Self referrals accepted | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 393 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Ania due Klitte | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: | Phone: Mobile: 07930 588527 Other Numbers: Email: aniadue@yahoo.co.uk Website: |
| Description: Shiatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork that is relaxing, restorative and beneficial to health. It is practiced on a futon with the client wearing light, loose clothing. The governing principle is to harmonize yin and yang and to restore natural balance in all aspects of the body-mind. Treatments include palming along meridians or energy pathways, thumb pressure on acupressure points and gentle stretching and mobilisation of joints. Shiatsu works well alongside conventional medicine. Professional qualifications/associations: Studied Oriental medicine in Denmark and in London at the European Shiatsu School. Currently engaged in postgraduate study exploring Shiatsu’s roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as taking a specialist course in Shiatsu for pregnancy and childbirth. Qi Gong practitioner. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Shiatsu can be effective in treating a wide range of conditions including: Asthma, Allergies, Anxiety, Depression, Back pain, Circulatory problems, Digestive complaints, Headache and Migraine, Sleep disorders, Menstrual and Gynaecological problems etc | |
| Additional Info: Costs: £40-£50 (1hr - 1:30hr), concessions available by arrangement | |
| Opening Hours: Daytime and evenings | |
| Travel: Area Served: South-East London | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 273 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Aromatherapy Consortium | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: PO Box 6522 Desborough Kettering NN14 2YX | Phone: 0870 7743477 Other Numbers: Email: info@aromatherapy-regulation.org.uk Website: http://www.aromatherapy-regulation.org.uk |
| Description: For anyone looking for a qualified aromatherapist in the UK. Publishes a National Register of Aromatherapists and can provide a list of qualified practitioners in your area which is also available on their website. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 291 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Arthritis Care | |
| Category: Health Care | |
| Address: 18 Stephenson Way London NW1 2HD | Phone: Admin: 0207 380 6500 Other Numbers: Helpline: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm 0207 380 6555 or 12-4pm Freephone 0800 800 4050 Email: Website: http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk |
| Description: Nationwide voluntary organisation working with and for all people with arthritis. Aim is to empower people to take control of their arthritis, their lives and user organisations. National network of local groups, telephone helpline, young person's project, home visiting service, various self-management courses, info booklets, reading list, contact list, newsletter etc. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Contact Southeast England office on 01763 244243 for details of your local group | |
| Additional Info: Arthritis Care is a membership organisation: fees start at £10 per year. Phone for details. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Helpline: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm 0207 380 6555 or 12-4pm Freephone 0800 800 4050 | |
| Travel: BR, Tube and Bus: Euston | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: National organisation | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 394 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Asian Health Agency | |
| Category: Asian Projects | |
| Address: Unit B, Fairfield Works Fairfield Road Hounslow TW3 1UZ | Phone: 0208 577 9747 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 563 2023 Email: taha001@aol.com Website: http://www.taha.org.uk |
| Description: We have included this project, even though they are out of the Southwark area, as they run a popular Asian only day centre themselves and can also refer you on to a wide range of other Asian services. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Access to a wide range of services including Asian Women's Counselling service and Parvaaz for young Asian people with disabilities. Phone for details. | |
| Additional Info: Good access point for a range of Asian projects. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm | |
| Travel: Tube: Hammersmith | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Will accept enquiries from outside their usual catchment area of Hammersmith and Fulham | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 110 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Asian Resource Centre, Croydon | |
| Category: Asian Projects | |
| Address: Room 15, Day Lewis House 324-340 Bensham Lane Thornton Heath CR7 7EQ | Phone: 0208 684 3784 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 683 7029 Email: arcc@ukgateway.net Website: http://www.arccuk.org |
| Description: Local organisation providing information and advice to the Asian community. Welfare and benefits advice, health education workshops, access to recreational facilities and elderly services etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: ARCC is a partner in the North West Croydon Regeneration programme supported by the London Development Agency (LDA). | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: BR: Thornton Heath | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 111 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Association for Post-Natal Illness | |
| Category: Health Care | |
| Address: 145 Dawes Rd Fulham London SW6 7EB | Phone: 0207 386 0868 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 386 8885 Email: info@apni.org Website: http://www.apni.org |
| Description: Provide information and advice, network of local contacts, telephone support, also post and email correspondence. Information service for partners and families as well as sufferers. Send SAE for info pack or phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Telephone service: Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-2pm: Tues, Thurs 10am-5pm. Answerphone at other times | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: National catchment | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 395 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Association of Child Psychotherapists | |
| Category: Talking Treatments | |
| Address: 120 West Heath Rd London NW3 7TU | Phone: 0208 458 1609 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 458 1482 Email: acp@dial.pipex.com Website: http://www.acp.uk.net |
| Description: Professional organisation monitoring training standards of child psychotherapists. Can provide details of qualified child psychotherapists in your area, also details of workshops and seminars for relevant professionals. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm | |
| Travel: Sessions held at various locations | |
| Referral: Phone for details | |
| Criteria: National organisation | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 261 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Association of Pastoral Care in Mental Health | |
| Category: Community Mental Health Centre | |
| Address: Cornerstone House 14 Willis Road Croydon CR0 2XX | Phone: 0208 665 6718 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 665 1972 Email: apcmh@cornerstonehouse.org.uk Website: |
| Description: This organisations runs three informal drop-ins for mental health users and a rehabilitation centre in the Croydon area. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: All the drop-ins this organisation runs provide daily activities, Arts and Crafts and Creative workshops etc. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: BR: East or West Croydon | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Mainly for mental health users from the Croydon area | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 37 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Association of Reflexologists | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3XX | Phone: 0870 567 3320 Other Numbers: Fax: 01823 336646 Email: info@aor.org.uk Website: http://www.aor.org.uk |
| Description: Provides up to date information on reflexology. Send a SAE for a list of qualified practitioners in the UK, or phone or look on their website for practitioners in your area. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 291 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Association of Therapeutic Communities | |
| Category: Professional Orgs | |
| Address: Barnes Centre Church Lane Toddington GL54 5DQ | Phone: 01242 620077 Other Numbers: Fax: same as phone Email: post@therapeuticcommunities.org Website: http://www.therapeuticcommunities.org |
| Description: Forum for exchange of information between people working in, or interested in, therapeutic communities. Directory of members available on website. No personal callers, phone or write for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 473 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| ATD 4th World | |
| Category: Family Services | |
| Address: 48 Addington Square London SE5 7LB | Phone: 0207 703 3231 Other Numbers: Email: atd@atd-uk.org Website: http://www.atd-uk.org |
| Description: Voluntary organisation who act as a link between families experiencing poverty and relevant professionals. Mainly for families who are excluded and isolated from mainstream services. Help getting health and care services, access to advocacy services etc | |
| Special Interest Activities: Limited disabled access - meeting rooms on ground floor | |
| Additional Info: Aim is to help families to stay together. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Elephant and Castle then bus / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 42, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468 | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 335 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Aubrey Lewis 2 Ward | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: Maudsley Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 8AZ | Phone: 0207 919 2721 / 2761 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 919 2113 Email: Website: |
| Description: Medium stay ward. Multi-disciplinary assessment of elderly people in order to determine their care needs and agree a management plan. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Visiting times: Mon-Fri 2pm-8pm, weekends and bank holidays 10am-8pm | |
| Travel: BR: Denmark Hill / Buses: 40, 42, 68, 176, 185, 468, 484, P15 | |
| Referral: via GP or Emergency Clinic | |
| Criteria: Older adults, mainly over 65 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 356 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Avicenna Health Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 2 Verney Way London SE16 3HA | Phone: 0207 237 1685 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 2 male and 1 female doctors plus Practice Nurse who can see patients for some matters if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Counselling service, Midwife, Baby Clinic, Dietician etc | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm | |
| Travel: BR: South Bermondsey / Buses: Old Kent Road | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H patients to the Chaucer Centre and the Maudsley Hospital | |
| Criteria: Must live locally | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 201 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Ayanna Serwa | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: | Phone: Mobile: 07832 105301 Other Numbers: Email: ayannaaromas@hotmail.com Website: |
| Description: Offers Aromatherapy, Neck & Shoulder Massage and Full Body Massage. Can help provide relief from muscular tension, sciatica, PMS, nervous tension, depression, and digestive complaints. Also available for workshops and training sessions. Professional qualifications/associations: ITEC qualifications in Massage and Aromatherapy, ITHMA qualification in Aromatherapy, Graduate with BSc. (Hons) in Herbal Medicine. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Costs: Individual sessions on a sliding scale depending on income, rates for organisations are negotiable depending on the task. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone any day 10am-5pm to make appointment. | |
| Travel: Area Served: UK & International. | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 274 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Aylesbury Centre for Therapy | |
| Category: Talking Treatments | |
| Address: 1 Amelia Street Walworth London SE17 3PY | Phone: 0207 703 8804 Other Numbers: Email: act@lorrimore.org.uk Website: http://www.lorrimore.org.uk |
| Description: Talking Therapies and Complementary Therapies for residents of the Aylesbury Estate in Walworth. This is a new service run by the Lorrimore Group for people who live or work on the estate. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: This project is run by the Lorrimore Group. See other Lorrimore entries | |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Kennington, Elephant and Castle / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Must live or work on the Aylesbury Estate | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 262 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Aylesbury Day Centre | |
| Category: Disabilities | |
| Address: 2 Bradenham Close Albany Road London SE17 2QB | Phone: 0207 525 5219 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: Popular local day centre for physically disabled people aged under 65. Various activities and workshops including Keep Fit, Arts and Crafts, Cookery, Woodworking, Computers, Pottery etc. Daily meals, social networking, volunteering opportunities, occasional outings/events etc. Transport available by arrangement. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 468 to Walworth Road by junction Albany Road, 42 stops at door | |
| Referral: Phone for details | |
| Criteria: Residents of Southwark with a physical disability | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 410 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Aylesbury Medical Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: Thurlow Street London SE17 2XE | Phone: 0207 703 2205 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 4 male and 2 female doctors plus staff nurses who can see patients for some matters if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Family Planning clinic, Asthma clinic, Dermatology clinic, Minor Surgery clinic, Benefits Advice sessions by appointment etc | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys, St Thomas's and Kings. Part of Group Practice also see the Dun Cow Surgery and the Commercial Way Surgery. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15am-6:30pm | |
| Travel: Buses: 42, 343 | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H patients to the Maudsley Hospital | |
| Criteria: Mostly for people living in SE17 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 201 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Barnados - London East and South-East Regional Office | |
| Category: Family Services | |
| Address: Scotch House Tanners Lane Barkingside IG6 1QG | Phone: Office: 0208 551 0011 Switchboard: 0208 550 8822 Other Numbers: Fax: 0208 551 8267 Email: Website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk |
| Description: Barnados run over 350 services across the UK helping children and young people in need. Primary aim is to help disadvantaged children reach their full potential. Phone for details of local services. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR: Barkingside | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 336 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Barra Bromley | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: | Phone: 0207 724 2537 Other Numbers: Mobile: 07904 057521 Email: barrabromley@hotmail.com Website: |
| Description: Reiki treatment that can help with emotional distress, insomnia, lack of creative drive, headaches, arthritis, back pain and general disharmony of mind and body. Reiki has benefits for everyone. Phone enquiries welcome, as it is possible to tailor treatments to suit different needs and circumstances. Professional qualifications/associations: Level 2 Certificate | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Costs: £25 for a full 50 minute session plus travel charge, £10 for 20 mins plus travel charges. Rates negotiable for group work. | |
| Opening Hours: Times: Mondays, Fridays and evenings and weekends. | |
| Travel: Area served: Central and South London, home visits by arrangement. | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 274 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Basement Project | |
| Category: Self Help | |
| Address: PO Box 5 Abergavenny NP7 5XW | Phone: 01873 856 524 Other Numbers: Email: Website: http://freespace.virgin.net/basement.project/default.htm |
| Description: Produce publications on self-harm and abuse. Some publications are for service users, others are for workers. There is a small charge for these publications. Also provide information on services in different areas. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Produce quarterly newsletter for people who self-harm. Subscription costs for newsletter depends on whether you are a user or worker. | |
| Additional Info: Promote good practice in working with people who self-harm and/or survivors of abuse. Work is based on respect for individuals and a person's right to determine their own needs and make choices for themselves. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: National organisation | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 84 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| BEC Education Centre | |
| Category: Education and Training | |
| Address: 1st floor, Rotherhithe Library Albion Street London SE16 7BS | Phone: 0207 394 6836 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: Adult education centre offering classes in English, Maths and computer studies. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: Note to disabled users: Currently have problems with lift to first floor, but that should be fixed by the time this is published. Phone to check details. | |
| Opening Hours: Classes at various times, phone for details. | |
| Travel: Buses: 47, 188, 225, 381, P13 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 313 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Becket House | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: Wardalls Grove Avonley Road London SE14 5ER | Phone: 0207 771 5526 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 771 5519 Email: Website: |
| Description: 24-hour care for older adults with mental health problems and challenging behaviour (physical, psychological or emotional). Care is modeled on the Domus philosophy which means providing care in a homely environment. Most patients have a severe and deteriorating condition. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Individual person-centred indoor and outdoor activities. Residents also attend various day centres and can attend church services. | |
| Additional Info: NHS facility run by SLaM Trust. Phone for details of training courses for professionals in elderly care. | |
| Opening Hours: 24 hours | |
| Travel: BR: Queens Road (Peckham), New Cross / Tube: New Cross, New Cross Gate / Buses: 21, 53, 172, 453 | |
| Referral: via Consultant Psychiatrist only | |
| Criteria: Older adults living in Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 357 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bede House Domestic Violence Project | |
| Category: Domestic Violence | |
| Address: | Phone: 0207 237 9162 or 0207 232 1107 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 394 7586 Email: Website: |
| Description: Support services for women and families experiencing domestic violence. Emotional support, advocacy, housing advice, befriending etc. Other languages by arrangement. Can refer on to other relevant services as required. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Assertiveness, confidence building and personal development encouragement. | |
| Additional Info: Can provide training on domestic violence issues to other organisations and professionals. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm | |
| Travel: Client visits at various locations. | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: For women living in Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 375 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bede House Learning Disabilities Services | |
| Category: Learning Disabilities | |
| Address: Bede Centre Abbeyfield Rd London SE16 2BS | Phone: 0207 237 8930 Other Numbers: Answerphone and Fax: 0207 237 2891 Email: veritymihai@bedehouse.org Website: |
| Description: Variety of services for adults with leaning disabilities. Café Training Project provides catering training, Go For It provides training and support for people undertaking voluntary placements, and Bede Plus Work Preparation project. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Computer groups, Line Dancing, Keep Fit and other activities. | |
| Additional Info: Cafe open to public for lunches Mon-Fri 10am-2pm | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9:am-4pm. Session/project times vary. Phone for details. | |
| Travel: BR: South Bermondsey / Tube: Bermondsey or Surrey Quays / Buses: 1, P13, 381. Limited parking space available. | |
| Referral: Self referrals from adults with learning disabilities, or via other agencies. Phone for appointment. | |
| Criteria: Must have a learning disability for all projects, however different projects have different criteria. Phone for details. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 418 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Bede House Same Sex Domestic Violence Worker | |
| Category: Domestic Violence | |
| Address: | Phone: 0207 232 1107 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 394 7586 Email: Website: |
| Description: Domestic violence support services for people in a same sex relationship. Advice and support, referral on to other services etc. Other languages by arrangement. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: Client visits at various locations | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: For women living in Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 376 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bede House Sure Start Teams | |
| Category: Domestic Violence | |
| Address: | Phone: 0207 237 9162 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 394 7586 Email: Website: |
| Description: Domestic violence support services for families with young children. Three different teams for the Bermondsey, East Peckham and Rotherhithe areas. Emotional support, advice, referral on to other relevant services etc. Other languages by arrangement. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Various workshops for current sufferers and survivors. | |
| Additional Info: Awareness training for professionals. | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: Client visits at various locations | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: For families with young children living in the team areas. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 376 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bengali Community Development Project | |
| Category: Asian Projects | |
| Address: 1 Martin House Falmouth Rd London SE1 6RQ | Phone: 0207 403 1504 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 403 2592 Email: shalim.chaudhury@btconnect.com Website: |
| Description: Wide range of services for the Bengali community including advice, support and community development projects in response to the identified needs of the Bengali community in Southwark. The project operates from the Rockingham Estate by the Elephant and Castle. Current projects include ESOL, Health Initiatives and Youth projects etc, some in partnership with other agencies. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Culturally sensitive provision which includes language support in Sylheti and Bengali, facilitate the Bengali Women's Group etc | |
| Additional Info: Currently no disabled access to this centre. This project is interested in working in partnership on projects dealing with Health, Education and other social and economic regeneration issues. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon, Weds, Thurs 10am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR, Tube and Bus: Elephant and Castle | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Open to all Bangladeshi people living in Southwark | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 112 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bengali Womens Group | |
| Category: Womens Services | |
| Address: Rockingham Community Centre Falmouth Rd London SE1 6RQ | Phone: 0207 403 1504 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 403 2592 Email: Website: |
| Description: Well established self-help group based at busy local community centre offering information and advice on a range of issues, support groups, weekly drop-in, cultural events, open days, workshops etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: English as a second language, health promotion, mother and toddler group, sewing classes, keep-fit, various outings and events etc. Phone for details. | |
| Additional Info: Currently no disabled access to this centre. | |
| Opening Hours: Mon, Weds, Fri 10am-5pm | |
| Travel: BR, Tube and Bus: Elephant and Castle | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Mainly Bangladeshi women living in Southwark, although women from other communities also welcome | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 142 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Beormund Community Centre | |
| Category: Community Centre | |
| Address: 177 Abbey St London SE1 2AN | Phone: 0207 237 9313 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 394 9814 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access community centre offering a variety of activities including computer workshops, fitness training, healthy living, basic literacy skills, fashion workshops, childcare, after schools club, creche, pensioners forum, old time dancing classes etc | |
| Special Interest Activities: A wide range of special interest groups are held at this popular local community centre. Phone for details. | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, occasional Saturdays | |
| Travel: BR: London Bridge / Tube: Bermondsey / Buses: 1, 42, 47, 78 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Mainly people from North Southwark, but everyone welcome. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 297 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bermondsey and Lansdowne Surgery | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 1 Decima Street Tower Bridge Road London SE1 4QZ | Phone: 0207 407 0752 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 2 male and 6 female doctors plus staff nurse at this busy local practice. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Family Planning clinic, Smoking Cessation clinic etc | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 3pm-5:45pm, late surgery Tuesday evenings | |
| Travel: Buses: 1, 42, 78, 188 | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H patients to the Maudsley Hospital | |
| Criteria: Must live locally | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 202 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Social and Self Help Group | |
| Category: User Orgs | |
| Address: c/o Open Door Day Centre 224 Jamaica Road London SE16 4BD | Phone: 07708 476516 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: New user led group which plans to start a social club in the summer of 2005. Office space has been secured, the plan is to run a social club from premises in Bermondsey and run a Helpline service etc. Phone to confirm date and location of next meeting. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Social activities will be decided by the group | |
| Additional Info: Please phone or write for more details as this will be a new group for the Bermondsey area and users are invited to get involved | |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Mainly for mental health users from Bermondsey and surrounding areas. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 75 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bermondsey First Stop Shop | |
| Category: Advice | |
| Address: Central Reception 19 Spa Rd London SE16 3QN | Phone: Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: Walk-in service providing advice on housing benefit and council tax issues as well as advice on other council services and welfare rights issues. Can refer to other relevant services. Busy office, first come first served. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: No telephone enquiries, walk-in service only | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5pm | |
| Travel: Tube: Bermondsey / Buses: 1, 78, 188 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: Southwark residents | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 18 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Black Elderly Group Southwark | |
| Category: Black Projects | |
| Address: 86 Bellenden Rd Peckham London SE15 4RQ | Phone: 0207 639 8655 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 358 9502 Email: begs.elim@virgin.net Website: |
| Description: Day Care service for elderly people from African or Afro-Caribbean background. Large space used as dining/activities room. Daily meals cooked on premises. Help filling in forms. Transport available for Southwark residents. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Various activities/events including keep fit, basketry, dominos, arts and crafts, outings, annual holidays etc | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm | |
| Travel: BR: Peckham Rye then 5 mins walk / Buses: 12, 78, 343, P12, P13 to Rye Lane or 36, 171, 381 to Hanover Park | |
| Referral: Self or other agencies | |
| Criteria: Men aged 65 plus, women aged 60 plus and disabled people aged 55 plus from Southwark and surrounding areas. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: Yes Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 103 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Blackfriars Advice Centre | |
| Category: Advice | |
| Address: 199 Walworth Road London SE17 1RL | Phone: 0207 701 3999 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 701 0882 Email: Website: |
| Description: Open access advice centre offering housing and benefits advice, general legal advice etc. Limited opening hours, telephone advice line open Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, phone the advice line to make an appointment. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Advice line: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30-4:30pm, phone first to make an appointment. | |
| Travel: BR and Tube: Elephant and Castle / Buses: 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 18 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Blackfriars Medical Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: 45 Colombo Street London SE1 8EE | Phone: 0207 928 6216 Other Numbers: Out-of-Hours: SELDOC 0845 602 4464 Fax: 0207 928 7958 Email: Website: |
| Description: 2 male and 2 female doctors at this busy local practice | |
| Special Interest Activities: Counselling sessions by arrangement, Benefits Advice sessions Fridays every fortnight | |
| Additional Info: Good links with St Thomas's hospital | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm, closed Thurs afternoons | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: Must live in SE1 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 202 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Blackfriars Road Community Drug and Alcohol Team (Formerly DUAL Team) | |
| Category: Drug and Alcohol | |
| Address: 151 Blackfriars Rd London SE1 8EL | Phone: 0207 620 6500 or 620 1888 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 620 0540 Email: suzanne.noot@slam.nhs.uk Website: |
| Description: For people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Information and advice, counselling, needle exchange, care management etc. Drop-in health clinic. Can refer to residential care and detox services. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Open access assessment clinic every Monday afternoon from 2-4pm. Auricular (ear) acupuncture also available on Monday afternoons | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm except Tues closed from 12:30-4pm the open Tues evening from 4-7pm | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Waterloo or Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Self referrals via Assessment Clinic every Monday afternoon from 2-4pm or via other agencies | |
| Criteria: Residents of North Southwark. Other DUAL teams cover other areas. Phone for details | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 251 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| Blackfriars Settlement | |
| Category: Education and Training | |
| Address: 1/5 Rushworth Street London SE1 0RB | Phone: 0207 928 9521 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 620 1409 Email: info@blackfriarssw.cix.co.uk Website: |
| Description: Education and training courses for all ages, including basic literacy and numeracy training, IT workshop, English as a second language etc. Phone for further details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Phone for details. | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 314 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Blackfriars Settlement Older People's Services | |
| Category: Elderly | |
| Address: 1/5 Rushworth Street London SE1 0RB | Phone: 0207 928 9521 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 620 1409 Email: facilities@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk Website: http://www.blackfriars-settlement.org.uk |
| Description: Over 50's Club and Crusoe, a sight-impaired over 50's club. Activities include Arts and Crafts, Drama, Lunch Club, Exercise Club, social activities, days out etc. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Over 50's Club Thursdays 10am-3:30pm, Crusoe (sight-impaired over 50's club) Fridays 10am-3:30pm | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 358 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Blackfriars Settlement Work Centre | |
| Category: Work Schemes | |
| Address: 1/5 Rushworth Street London SE1 3AR | Phone: 0207 928 9521 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 620 1409 Email: facilities@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk Website: http://www.blackfriars-settlement.org.uk |
| Description: Work related skills development for users of mental health services. Main areas: Woodwork, Admin and IT, Arts and soft Crafts, social activities, annual holiday etc. Also work experience, volunteering opportunities and support into education. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Monthly Womens group, vocational training etc | |
| Additional Info: Monthly Visitors Morning for people interested in attending. | |
| Opening Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm, sessions at various times | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: Aged 18-60, be on or eligible for CPA and able to travel independently. Mainly for Southwark and Lambeth but places available to all boroughs. | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 329 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Blackfriars Settlement Youth and Play | |
| Category: Youth Services | |
| Address: 1/5 Rushworth Street London SE1 0RB | Phone: 0207 928 9521 Other Numbers: Fax: 0207 620 1409 Email: facilities@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk Website: http://www.blackfriars-settlement.org.uk |
| Description: After school activities for young people, school holiday playschemes. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone for details. | |
| Travel: BR: Waterloo / Tube: Southwark / Buses: 45, 63, 100 | |
| Referral: Open access | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 349 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Borough Medical Centre | |
| Category: Doctors Surgery | |
| Address: Lornamead House 1/5 Newington Causeway London SE1 6ED | Phone: 0207 357 7852 Other Numbers: Email: Website: |
| Description: 1 male doctor plus nurse who can see patients for some matters if no doctors appointment necessary. | |
| Special Interest Activities: Baby Clinic, Counselling by arrangement, Benefits Advice sessions by arrangement. | |
| Additional Info: Good links with Guys and St Thomas's | |
| Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-6:30pm | |
| Travel: BR, Tube and Bus: Elephant and Castle | |
| Referral: This practice refers M/H patients to Camberwell Road CMHT (CMHT NW) | |
| Criteria: Must live in neighbouring parts of SE1 or SE17 | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: Yes | |
| In book see page number: 203 Last Updated: 2005 | |
| Bristol Crisis Service for Women | |
| Category: Womens Services | |
| Address: PO Box 654 Bristol BS99 1XH | Phone: Helpline: 0117 925 1119 Other Numbers: Office: 0117 927 9600 Email: bcsw@btconnect.com Website: http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/bcsw/ |
| Description: Helpline service for women in emotional distress, with a focus on self-injury. Range of information on self-injury, and provide training for those working with people that self-injure. Also run and support various self-help groups. Phone for details. | |
| Special Interest Activities: This project runs and offers support to various self-help groups. Phone for further details. | |
| Additional Info: Also offer one-day training workshops for people working with or interested in issues concerning self-injury. | |
| Opening Hours: Helpline: Fri and Sat 9pm-12:30am, Sunday 6pm-9pm | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: Self or any other source | |
| Criteria: National organisation for women only | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: Yes Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: 143 Last Updated: 2004 | |
| British Acupuncture Council | |
| Category: Complementary Therapies | |
| Address: 63 Jeddo Road London W12 9HQ | Phone: 0208 735 0400 Other Numbers: Email: info@acupuncture.org.uk Website: http://www.acupuncture.org.uk |
| Description: UK's main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture by professionally qualified acupuncturists. Publishes an Annual Register of Practitioner Members. Phone, write or email for a free list of local practitioners or see their website. | |
| Special Interest Activities: | |
| Additional Info: | |
| Opening Hours: Phone during office hours | |
| Travel: | |
| Referral: | |
| Criteria: | |
| Black and Asian Sessions: No Women Only Sessions: No Disabled Access: No | |
| In book see page number: | |