We understand that COVID-19 may not only impact your mental health and wellbeing but also your ability to get out and do the simplest things. We have pulled together some information about charities and services in the local community that are here to help our you if you are feeling in crisis during this uncertain time.
We will be creating the same information sheets for Newham & Redbridge over the next few days – thank you for your patience.
Tower Hamlets
Name |
Information |
Contact |
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham |
Local mental health charity who can signpost you to the right care at the right time |
T: 020 7510 1081
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Shout Crisis Helpline |
Anyone struggling with mental health during isolation, with anxiety or worry during COVID-19 |
Text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offer free 24/7 text line support for those feeling in crisis |
Age UK East London |
Local charity working with older people in Tower Hamlets |
T: 02089817124 |
Neighbours in Poplar |
Helping senior citizens with food/prescription delivery and befriending |
T: 02079870257 |
Bow Food Bank |
Now delivering to the most vulnerable in Tower Hamlets – need donations. |
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First Love Foundation |
Food delivery service for those in crisis and financially affected at this time – need donations. |
T: 02030699877 |
NHS 111 |
If you need medical advice you can use the NHS 111 service (Not for medical emergencies. If a medical emergency call 999.) |
T: 111 IF AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 999 |
Online Doctor/Pharmacy |
Taking the hassle out of visiting the doctor and home delivery of prescriptions |
W: https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/
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Tower Hamlets Council |
Get coronavirus support as an extremely vulnerable person – this is contact information for urgent requirements only. |
T: 020 7364 3030 |