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At Good Food in Greenwich we are working to deliver an action plan to tackle food poverty, but many of these changes will take time. In the meantime, make sure you are getting everything you’re entitled to – have a look at our information sheet to find out what support is out there.  If you’re struggling to feed yourself or your family, or you know someone who is, there are some…

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean, operating a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. NA is a voluntary organisation; membership is open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs have been used, and irrespective of age, sex, religion, etc. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.Regular local peer support group meetings are held at…

The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service provides: Antenatal and neonatal screening and counselling for carriers, those who have a haemoglobinopathy and their families. Sickle cell clinics for children and adults. Home visits for all newly diagnosed new born babies, new clients moving in from out of area, service users following A&E attendance or hospital discharge and blood test result information. Advice and information to service users. Support groups. Education and training to other…

South London Counselling Services (SLCS) is a voluntary charitable company that provides impartial and confidential services in guidance and free therapeutic counselling services for children, young people and adults on means tested basis who are living working training or studying in Royal Greenwich. Family mediation, home and school-based mediation, mentoring and support. Plus a child contact centre are also provided.

Midwives in the Maternity Service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Trust make routine inquiries regarding domestic Abuse (DA) when women access the service. This enables identification of where DA is occuring and an appropriate response or referral-on. It is a particularly important service given women's increased risk of DA during pregnancy. 

The Greenwich 0 to 4 Health Visiting service is for parents and carers of babies and children from birth until just before they start school. The service supports parents and carers to give their babies the best possible start in life. Our Health Visitors provide a series of health checks starting with an antenatal contact, and give advice and support about child development and growth, healthy eating, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and immunisations.

Join our Health & Fitness Inclusive Membership for disabled people for just £23.00 per month. You’ll enjoy full anytime access to our gyms, pools and group exercise classes at over 100 Better leisure centres across London, Southern England and York.

The Avenues Group is a charity responsible for pioneering specialist social care that supports people facing significant disadvantage through disability and illness so they can live full lives in their local communities. With over 1,400 employees, we support over 600 people from around the age of 10 and above. We have 20 years of experience in supporting people with disabilities or health issues. Avenues support people who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, acquired brain injuries and dementia. We support people in the setting…

An organisation giving food to families who are struggling to buy food. Services should contact if they would like to be voucher holders for families. There are several foodbanks located throughout the borough. Service that is supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Greenwich Sexual Health Service, GSH Central, (formerly CASH) is the name for the contraception, sexual health and reproductive health and gynaecology services in Greenwich. We offer appointment clinics, providing advice and information on all methods of contraception, screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and advice. Separate clinics are held for young people and adults. Free condoms, lubricant and dental dams are available. Referrals from a GP are required for community gynaecology services,…