Your health

Whether you're a smoker, concerned about your drinking habits, or simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle, there are many free services and resources you can use to improve your health.   

One You Kensington and Chelsea

One You Kensington and Chelsea is here to support residents to make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. It provides stop smoking and cardiovascular services.

Visit the One You website for more information.

Alcohol and drug intake

Are you worried about how much you are drinking? Are you concerned about your drug use or the drug and alcohol use of someone you know? 

We have a range of free support available: 

• Turning Point local services offer Westminster residents free advice and support to make positive changes around drugs and alcohol. This could be from learning how to overcome cravings and decreasing or stopping use to developing healthier habits and behaviours. 
• The Alcohol Service Provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by alcohol use in Westminster.   
• Club Drug Clinic  Provides free specialist support for adult clubbers and LGBTQ+ residents who have developed problems with a range of 'club drugs'.  
• The Dual Diagnosis Team provides specialist support if you're aged 18 or over and experiencing problems with both your mental health and drug or alcohol use. Please call 020 7341 5335 for specialist support.  
• Outside Edge is a theatre group that offers people recovering from substance misuse an opportunity to get into drama and theatre.  
• You can learn more about drug and alcohol misuse services on People First.

Young people and children

Are you a child or young person living with or affected by drug or alcohol misuse? Find out about the services available to you.

Mental health and wellbeing

Call 999 if you or someone you know experiences a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency. 

Ensuring our residents have good mental health and wellbeing is a key priority.   

Good mental health and well-being are crucial; it means we can lead happy and healthy lives. Any one of us can be affected by poor mental health and wellbeing at any time. Seeking help changes lives.  

If you need support with your mental health and wellbeing or someone to talk to, please call your GP or contact:​ 

• Every Mind Matters: now more than ever, Every Mind Matters. Visit NHS Every Mind Matters to get your free online personal Mind Plan, including simple tips and advice to look after your mental well-being. 
• Good Thinking has NHS-approved mental health tools and advice to support you if you're feeling anxious, stressed, or struggling with other mental health concerns. 
• NHSTalk2Us offers talking therapies to adults who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The service is available to Westminster residents and people who are registered with a GP in the area 
• The Westminster Talking Therapies Service (IAPT) provides free, confidential talking therapies for people concerned about coronavirus. Qualified therapists and counsellors offer the support, and most consultations are provided by phone or video call 
• The NHS Single Point of Access Line, 0800 0234 650, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be called if you are in a crisis 
• You can call NHS 111 if you or someone you know needs urgent care, but it's not life-threatening 
• The Samaritans, call 0330 094 5717 or freephone 116 123 open 24 hours a day, seven days a week 
• The Listening Place, call 020 3906 7676 open from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week

Help when you're feeling low

If you or someone you know is feeling like life is not worth living, or if you've been bereaved by suicide, you don't have to struggle alone. There are a number of organisations that can help when you need it most, including the services listed above. A good place to start is your GP. 

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)  
CALM supports men in Westminster of any age who are down, in crisis or need to talk. Support is available via their helpline, webchat and website.

Domestic violence support

If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, help is available.

In a non-emergency, call 101 for support.

In an emergency dial 999. If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be of support and is available 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247. You can also visit www.angelou.org to learn more about the free and  confidential support available to you.