Self help
Canbury & Berrylands Surgery strives to offer patients access to as many clinics and services on site as possible. However, there are times when we recommend patients reach out for help and support from elsewhere.
Review our list of supportive third parties or get further help from the NHS A-Z of conditions.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
AAA screening is offered to men in their 65th year to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta). Men over 65 can self-refer.
Website: www.nhs.uk/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening
Bowel cancer
There are 2 types of screening for bowel cancer. A home testing kit is offered to men and women aged 60 to 74. Bowel scope screening uses a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end to look at the large bowel. It is offered to men and women at the age of 55 in some parts of England.
Types of Bowel cancer: www.nhs.uk/bowel-cancer-screening
Home testing kit: www.nhs.uk/home-test
Website: www.nhs.uk/bowel-cancer-screening/bowel-scope-screening
Breast cancer
Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women are sent their initial screening invitations sometime between their 50th and before their 53rd birthday.
Patients between the ages of 50 -70 will receive a screening invitation letter directly from the hub with a timed appointment, at the point that they are due for a screen (every 3 years)
Patients are able to book, change or cancel their appointment either online - https://www.london-breastscreening.org.uk/ChangeAppFormW2.aspx.
Alternatively they can call the screening office on 020 3758 2024 (Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sundays 8am to 4pm (Excluding bank holidays) or send an email to RF-TR.LondonBreastScreeningHub@nhs.net for alternative booking availability/ queries.
Women over 70 can self-refer.
Website: NHS: London Breast Screening Service
Poster: Breast Screening Patient Pathway.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical screening is offered to women aged 25-64 to check the health of cells in the cervix. It is offered every 3 years for those aged 26 to 49, and every 5 years from the ages of 50 to 64.
Website: www.nhs.uk/cervical-screening
Diabetic eye screening
From the age of 12, all people with diabetes are offered an annual diabetic eye test to check for early signs of diabetic retinopathy.
Website: www.nhs.uk/diabetic-eye-screening
Screening for newborn babies
Newborn babies are offered:
a physical examination, which includes the eyes, heart, hips and testes
a blood spot test to check if the baby has any of 9 rare conditions
Screening in pregnancy
Pregnant women are offered the following types of screening:
Screening for infectious diseases (hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis)
Screening for Down’s syndrome, Patau’s syndrome and Edwards’ syndrome
Screening for physical abnormalities (mid-pregnancy scan)
Cross Roads Care
Their organisation wants every carer to be recognised and supported by offering services to help them maintain their own health and wellbeing. They provide high quality services in the Richmond and Kingston area that respond to the needs of carers and the people they support, offering them peace of mind and understanding.
Facebook: @crossroadscarerichmondandkingston
Twitter: @XroadsRandK
Telephone: 02089 439421
Website: www.crossroadscarerk.org
Email: info@crossroadscarerk.org.uk
Carers UK
Their expert telephone advice and support service is here if you want to talk about caring. If you’re looking for answers, their online information and support is the best place to start.
Facebook: @carersuk
Twitter: @CarersUK
Telephone: 08088087777
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: advice@carersuk.org
Kingston Carers’ Network
Kingston Carers’ Network is supporting over 3,000 adult carers and over 700 young carers in Kingston through a wide range of services.
Facebook: @KingstonCarers
Twitter: @KingstonCarers
Telephone: 02030 312757
Website: www.kingstoncarers.org.uk
Email: admin@kingstoncarers.org.uk
NHS Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/care-homes
Kingston Mental Health Carers’ Forum
Do you provide care or support for someone who suffers from a mental health difficulty?
If so, do join Kingston Mental Health Carers’ Forum. A community of unpaid carers with loved ones who are struggling.
For more information download this leaflet or visit their website.
Website: Home - Kingston Mental Health Carers' Forum (kmhcf.org.uk)
c/o 55 Selwood Road
Hook
Chessington
KT9 1PT
Childline
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Facebook: @Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC
NSPCC works to prevent child abuse and help children and young people who’ve been abused rebuild their lives.
Facebook: @NSPCC
Twitter: @NSPCC
Telephone: 08088005000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
NHS Vaccination Guide
Information regarding child vaccinations and when to get them.
Website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them
TellMi
Tellmi is an app aimed at 11 - 18 year olds that allows you to talk about difficult things with other people of a similar age or experience. Tellmi is anonymous so you can talk about virtually anything, and because every post and reply is checked by a human before it goes live, it is completely safe and you are guaranteed to only get supportive replies.
Tellmi can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store or Google Play, or our web app can be accessed at www.tellmi.app.
Your Healthcare Health Visitors
Health Visitors are all qualified nurses, who have gone on to do another year specialising in child development and health promotion. They will be able to advise you on all aspects of development and health promotion until your child is 5 years old. Many of them also have additional qualifications in a range of fields, such as midwifery and paediatric nursing.
If at any time during your child’s first five years, you have concerns around behaviour, development, feeding or anything that is causing you anxiety, then please contact your health visiting team.
Telephone: 020 8339 8000
Website: https://yourhealthcare.org/services/health-visiting/
Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership
A place where you can go to find useful information and helpful resources regarding safeguarding children and young people and their wellbeing.
Twitter: @KR_LSCB
Telephone: 07834386459
Website: www.kingstonandrichmondsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk
Email: lscb-support@kingrichlscb.org.uk
Change Grow Live
Their mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential by providing problem specific services in your local area.
Facebook: @changegrowlive
Twitter: @changegrowlive
Website: www.changegrowlive.org/service-search-results
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing, from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from breakups to drugs. Talk to them via their online community, on social, through their free, confidential helpline or their counselling service.
Facebook: @TheMixUK
Twitter: @themixUK
Telephone: 08088084994
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Young Minds
Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Facebook: @youngmindsuk
Twitter: @YoungMindsUK
Text: YM to 85258
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Kooth
A free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Facebook: @koothUK
Website: www.kooth.com
GIO
Getting It On is dedicated to helping teenagers aged 13 to 19 in South West London. They provide information and advice on key issues, including drugs and alcohol. Whatever the issue, their website can offer advice, or point you in the right direction to get the help you need.
Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk
The Children's Sleep Charity
The Children’s Sleep Charity is a national, award-winning charity supporting children with sleep issues. Support for families and accredited training for professionals and commercial organisations is provided.
Twitter: @TheSleepCharity
Telephone: 01302 751416
Website: www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
Email: info@thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.
Facebook: @change4life
Twitter: @change4life
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life
NHS Childhood Infectious Illnesses
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chickenpox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/infectious-illnesses-children
Recovery College
Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources to children and young people who might be struggling with mental health issues.
Facebook: @RecoveryCollegeOnline
Twitter: @_RCOnline_
RASASC South London
The National Rape Crisis Helpline is run by Rape Crisis South London (RASASC) and provides free support to women and girls aged 13+ who have survived any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives.
Facebook: @rape.and.abuse.support.centre
Twitter: @RASASC_London
Telephone: 08088029999
Website: www.rasasc.org.uk
Email: support@rasasc.org.uk
Change Grow Live
Their mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential by providing problem specific services in your local area.
Facebook: @changegrowlive
Twitter: @changegrowlive
Website: www.changegrowlive.org/service-search-results
Nia
Nia runs services for women and girls, in London and the surrounding area, who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse.
Facebook: @nia
Twitter: @nia_endingVAWG
Telephone: 02076 831270
Website: www.niaendingviolence.org.uk
Email: info@niaendingviolence.org.uk
SV2
SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence) will support you regardless of when your experience of sexual abuse or violence occurred. They support all genders from any age and offer counselling to both adults and children.
Facebook: @sv2.org.uk
Twitter: @sv2uk
Telephone: 01773 746115
Website: www.sv2.org.uk
Email: help@sv2.org.uk
Respect Men's Domestic Abuse Helpline
Respect Men’s free advice line advisors will believe you, offer you non-judgmental emotional support, practical advice and information. They also provide support via email.
Facebook: @UKRespect
Twitter: @RespectUK
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Refuge Women's National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence and violence against women and girls is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety. They aim to empower women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. They provide a free, 24-hour, all-female helpline providing support for those who are being domestically or sexually abused.
Facebook: @RefugeCharity
Twitter: @RefugeCharity
Telephone: 08082000247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women's Aid
Since 1974, Women’s Aid have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse. As a federation of over 180 organisations, they provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country.
Facebook: @womensaid
Twitter: @womensaid
Helpline: 08082000247
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 08009177650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
NHS Drink Free Days
NHS Drink Free Days app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: Google Play: NHS Drink Free Days
Download from: iTunes: NHS Drink Free Days
Drinkaware
Drinkaware is an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. They’re here to reduce alcohol-related harm and help people make better choices about drinking. They have a range of online tools that can help you reduce how much you’re drinking, change your relationship with alcohol and improve your health.
Facebook: @MyDrinkaware
Twitter: @Drinkaware
Telephone: 02077 669900
Website: www.drinkaware.co.uk
Email: contact@drinkaware.co.uk
V-i-a : Kingston Wellbeing Service
V-i-a : Kingston Wellbeing Service offers a range of treatments for Kingston residents, aged 18 and over, who have problems with alcohol or drugs. They work with individuals at any stage of their problem and provide a single point of access to assessment and treatment, including treatment of related depression and anxiety disorders.
Telephone: 0300 303 4614
Website: https://www.viaorg.uk/services/kingston/
Email: kingston@viaorg.uk
GIO
Getting It On is dedicated to helping teenagers aged 13 to 19 in South West London. They provide information and advice on key issues, including drugs, alcohol and mental wellbeing. Whatever the issue, their website can offer advice, or point you in the right direction to get the help you need.
Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk
Change Grow Live
Their mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential by providing problem specific services in your local area.
Facebook: @changegrowlive
Twitter: @changegrowlive
Website: www.changegrowlive.org/service-search-results
e-Drink Check
Developed for the Royal Borough of Kingston by Alcohol Health Network, an independent social enterprise which aims to promote safer drinking. The aim is to support individuals to understand more about alcohol and its effects and to recognise if drinking is harming their health, signposting to advice, support and treatment if necessary.
Website: www.e-drink-check.kingston.gov.uk
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 03001236600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
UK Rehab
Your source of drug and alcohol rehab information. They find you the most appropriate addiction treatment in London, across the UK and worldwide. If you or someone you know has a problem with drug or alcohol dependence, or any form of substance abuse, contact them today. Their addiction service is completely confidential.
Facebook: @UK-Rehab
Twitter: @UKRehabHelp
Telephone: 02038 115619
Website: www.uk-rehab.com/rehab-locations/london/kingston
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 03001231110
One You
One You provides free expert support, aids, tools and practical tips to help you cut down on your alcohol consumption.
Facebook: @OneYouPHE
Twitter: @OneYouPHE
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/drink-less
Email: oneyou@phe.gov.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and they work every day to achieve this.
Facebook: @ageuk
Twitter: @age_uk
Telephone: 08000556112
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Alzheimer Society
Living with dementia at any time brings challenges but you’re not alone. If you need support and advice, Alzheimer Society is here for you by providing dementia services and support groups in your area.
Facebook: @alzheimerssocietyuk
Twitter: @halzheimerssoc
Telephone: 03331503456
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
This department is also accessible via Kingston Council. Download the info pack here.
Better Bones
The Better Bones Osteoporosis Service, delivered by Kingston Public Health, is a preventative service encouraging people aged over 50 and at risk of osteoporotic fractures to remain physically active and learn to self-manage their condition.
The aims of the service are to:
maintain or increase physical activity in people at risk of fragility fractures
increase knowledge of bone health and lifestyle factors influencing bone health
improve self-management for people at risk of osteoporotic fractures
identify people at risk of fragility fractures
prevent primary fragility fractures
The service involves bone health assessments over the phone incorporating FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool). The results are then relayed to a GP, a falls risk assessment, and PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire).
Nine 14-week exercise and education courses are provided per year, which incorporate weight bearing, strengthening and balance exercises for people with a high or medium FRAX score or a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. Information sessions and a website on improving and maintaining bone health are also available for the general population.
You can contact the program via:
Phone: 0300 123 8086
Email: swlicb.betterbones@nhs.net
Website: https://connectedkingston.uk/services/better-bones-service
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Facebook: @DementiaUK1
Twitter: @DementiaUK
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
NHS Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/care-homes
Parkinson’s UK
They offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Facebook: @parkinsonsuk
Twitter: @ParkinsonsUK
Telephone: 08088000303
Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk
UK Care Guide
UK Care Guide has been created to bring together all the information you might need when looking for care for yourself or for a loved one.
Facebook: @UKCareGuide
Twitter: @UKCareGuide
Telephone: 03332100236
Website: www.ukcareguide.co.uk
Email: hello@ukcareguide.co.uk
Stay Well
Staywell is an independent, award-winning charity providing a range of services for people in South-West London and Surrey. Their core work is with older people and their carers and they aim to support their users to live with independence, dignity, to decide their own direction, and enjoy life as part of the community.
Facebook: @staywellservices
Twitter: @staywellcharity
Telephone: 02089 428256
Website: www.staywellservices.org.uk
Silver Line
The Silver Line provides a free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Facebook: @thesilverlineuk
Twitter: @TheSilverLineUK
Telephone: 08004708090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Email: info@thesilverline.org.uk
Kingston Maternity Unit
Run by NHS Kingston Hospital, Kingston Maternity Unit’s philosophy of care is to ensure women are at the centre of their service. They strive to make every birth special and ensure your hopes and expectations are met in this special experience.
Facebook: @staywellservices
Twitter: @staywellcharity
Telephone: 02085 467711
Website: www.kingstonmaternity.org.uk
NCT
NCT are here to make sure parents-to-be and new parents feel connected and supported.
Facebook: @nationalchildbirthtrust
Twitter: @NCTcharity
Telephone: 03003300700
Website: www.nct.org.uk
Email: enquiries@nct.org.uk
Maternity Action
Maternity Action is the UK’s leading charity committed to ending inequality and improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, partners and young children.
Facebook: @MaternityAction
Twitter: @MaternityAction
Telephone: 08088000041
Website: www.maternityaction.org.uk
Email: info@maternityaction.org.uk
Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes UK is a charity that has been helping women and men across the UK to choose if and when they have children. They provide abortion and contraception support and advice.
Facebook: @MarieStopesUK
Twitter: @MarieStopes
Telephone: 03453008090
Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk
Email: services@mariestopes.org.uk
Association for Post-Natal Illness
A registered charity that was established in 1979 to provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness, increase public awareness of the illness and encourage research into its cause/nature.
Facebook: @associationforpostnatalillness
Twitter: @APNI_PND
Telephone: 02073 860868
Website: www.apni.org
Email: info@apni.org
BabyCentre
BabyCentre reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in nine different languages, including eight in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.
Website: www.babycentre.co.uk
Download from: Google Play
Download from: iTunes
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: Google Play
Download from: iTunes
Mind in Kingston
They provide a range of services, in the Kingston area, designed to support people with mental health issues in your local community to maintain and improve their mental wellbeing, increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, make meaningful connections with others and be able to live independently in their local community.
Facebook: @mind.kingston
Twitter: @MindinKingston
Telephone: 02082 553939
Website: www.mindinkingston.org.uk
Email: info@mindinkingston.org.uk
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Facebook: @samaritanscharity
Twitter: @samaritans
App: Self Help App
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
iCope
Talking about your problems can really help. iCope free, confidential help for problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia, in the Kingston area.
Twitter: @IcopeNHS
Telephone: 02033 177850
Website: www.icope.nhs.uk/kingston
Email: cim-tr.kingston-iCope@nhs.net
Kingston Wellbeing Service
Kingston Wellbeing Service offers a range of treatments for Kingston residents, aged 18 and over, who have problems with alcohol or drugs. They work with individuals at any stage of their problem and provide a single point of access to assessment and treatment, including treatment of related depression and anxiety disorders.
Telephone: 02083 398040
Website: www.kingstonwellbeingservice.org
Email: cim-tr.drug.alcohol@nhs.net
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Facebook: @RethinkCharity
Twitter: @Rethink_
Telephone: 03005000927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Recovery College
Recovery College provides a range of online educational courses and resources to people with experience of mental illness, from service users to their family, friends and staff.
Facebook: @RecoveryCollegeOnline
Twitter: @_RCOnline_
Website: www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk
SANE
SANE provides emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.
Facebook: @CharitySANE
Twitter: @CharitySANE
Telephone: 07984967708
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Email: support@sane.org.uk
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by bipolar. It offers free support services for those affected by bipolar including carers, friends and family.
Facebook: @bipolaruk
Twitter: @BipolarUK
Website: www.bipolaruk.org
Email: info@bipolaruk.org
OCD UK
A recovery-focused charity. They provide evidence-based information, advice and support to those affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Facebook: @OCDUK
Twitter: @OCDUK
Telephone: 03332127890
Website: www.ocduk.org
Email: office@ocduk.org
KISH
Kingston Integrated Sexual Health wants to help you to have a healthy sex life through addressing your needs for treatment, testing, advice, prevention, risk reduction personal safety, relationship and sexuality.
Telephone: 02089 749331
Website: www.sexualhealthkingston.co.uk
Email: khn-tr.wolvertoncentre@nhs.net
Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes UK is a charity that has been helping women and men across the UK to choose if and when they have children. They provide abortion and contraception support and advice.
Facebook: @MarieStopesUK
Twitter: @MarieStopes
Telephone: 03453008090
Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk
Email: services@mariestopes.org.uk
Brook at Lambeth
Brook at Lambeth provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.
Facebook: @BrookCharityYP
Twitter: @BrookCharity
Telephone: 07979247941
Website: www.brook.org.uk
Email: lambeth@brook.org.uk
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
Facebook: @LGBTFdn
Twitter: @LGBTfdn
Telephone: 03453303030
Website: www.lgbt.foundation
Email: info@lgbt.foundation
SV2
SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence) will support you regardless of when your experience of sexual abuse or violence occurred. They support all genders from any age and offer counselling to both adults and children.
Facebook: @sv2.org.uk
Twitter: @sv2uk
Telephone: 01773 746115
Website: www.sv2.org.uk
Email: help@sv2.org.uk
Freetest Me
Freetest.me provide free and discreet at home STI testing.
Facebook: @freetest.me
Twitter: @freetestme
Website: www.freetest.me
Email: info@freetest.me
One You
One You provides free expert support, aids, tools and practical tips on sexual health.
Facebook: @OneYouPHE
Twitter: @OneYouPHE
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/sexual-health
Email: oneyou@phe.gov.uk
SH:24
SH:24 provides free STI test kits, the contraceptive pill, emergency contraception, and STI treatment, all discretely delivered to your door. They also offer free confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day.
Facebook: @sh24nhs
Twitter: @sh24_nhs
Website: www.sh24.org.uk
Email: sh24.info@nhs.net
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health free helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 09:00-20:00.
Telephone: 03001237123
Kick-It
Kick-It is the free stop smoking service for residents of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Kick-It provides a free, evidence-based service for all smokers who would like support giving up. Their clients receive six weeks of 1-1 support from a specialist stop smoking advisor who will tailor their support to the individual, as it is recognised that everyone is different.
Facebook: @kickitstopsmoking
Twitter: @KICK_IT_NOW
Telephone: 02034 342500
Website: www.kick-it.org.uk
Email: hello@kick-it.org.uk
One You
One You provides free expert support, stop smoking aids, tools and practical tips.
Facebook: @OneYouPHE
Twitter: @OneYouPHE
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/quit-smoking
Email: oneyou@phe.gov.uk
NHS Smokefree
Join the millions of people who have used Smokefree support to help them stop smoking. From email and text, to their free app and lots of other support, you can choose what’s right for you.
Facebook: @NHSSmokefree
Twitter: @nhssmokefree
Website: www.quitnow.smokefree.nhs.uk
Download app from: Google Play
Download app from: iTunes
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk
NHS Exercise
Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64.
Website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise
NHS Eat Well
Information on a healthy diet and ways to make it work for you.
Website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well
Get Active Exercise Programme Kingston
Get Active is a structured 12 week exercise programme that offers a series of one to one sessions with ongoing support from a qualified exercise specialist. You will benefit from a personalised training programme to suit your abilities, with opportunities to join a wide range of activities.
Telephone: 02085 476666
Website: www.connectedkingston.uk/get-active-exercise-referral-programme
Email: getactive@kingston.gov.uk
Connected Kingston
Helping Kingston residents find local Get Active activities and services. It is run by the Royal Borough of Kingston Council and Kingston Voluntary Action in conjunction with local charities and statutory organisations.
Facebook: @ConnectedKingston
Twitter: @ConnectedKings
Telephone: 02082 553335
Website: www.connectedkingston.uk
Email: info@connectedkingston.uk
Slimming World
Millions of their members have reached their dream weight with Slimming World’s easy, flexible approach to losing weight. They provide a mix of a healthy no-hunger eating plan, gentle activity and support.
Facebook: @slimmingworld
Twitter: @SlimmingWorld
Telephone: 03448920400
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
Change4Life
Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.
Facebook: @change4life
Twitter: @change4life
Website: www.nhs.uk/change4life
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers’ personal assessment focuses on your unique needs and provides the best weight-loss options that match your lifestyle.
Twitter: @ww_uk
Website: www.weightwatchers.com/uk
Email: help.uk@ww.com
Our Parks
Our Parks provides affordable exercise classes to help all levels of fitness in Kingston Upon Thames to stay active with a wide range of classes such as Bootcamp, Abs, Bums & Thighs, Yoga & HIIT training. Their sessions cater to all fitness levels and are open to both men and women.
Facebook: @ourparks
Twitter: @OurParksUK
Telephone: 08001114464
Website: www.ourparks.org.uk/borough/kingston-upon-thames
Email: getfitnow@ourparks.org.uk
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Park Run
Parkruns are free, weekly, running events in your local parks.
Facebook: @parkrunUK
Twitter: @parkrunUK
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk