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Contents National Signposting .................................................................................................. 3
All South London ........................................................................................................ 4
Bromley ...................................................................................................................... 5
Bexley ........................................................................................................................ 5
Greenwich .................................................................................................................. 6
Lambeth ..................................................................................................................... 6
Lewisham ................................................................................................................... 7
Southwark .................................................................................................................. 7
Croydon ...................................................................................................................... 8
Kingston ..................................................................................................................... 9
Merton ...................................................................................................................... 10
Richmond ................................................................................................................. 10
Sutton ....................................................................................................................... 11
Wandsworth ............................................................................................................. 11
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National Signposting
Healthy Weight
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/ Healthy Lifestyles
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/ Smoking
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/ Nutrition
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/ Physical Activity Guidelines
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/ Active10
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home Sleep
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/ Alcohol Consumption
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/ Mood
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
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All South London
Capital Growth [email protected] We support people to grow food in London, whether at home, on allotments or as part of a community group. Mind 020 8519 2122 [email protected] We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. OurParks https://www.ourparks.org.uk/ Our Parks is a brand new initiative bringing FREE, group exercise classes, led by experienced, fully qualified and insured instructors, to parks near you in partnership with Councils / Local Authorities.
GoodGym https://www.goodgym.org/about GoodGym helps you get fit by doing good. We’re a group of runners that combines regular exercise with helping our communities. GLL Leisure 020 8317 5000 https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/activities/healthwise Exercise referral, weight management, walking groups, over 50s classes.
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Bromley
Mytime Active Exercise Referral Hub
Patients need to gain referral from GP
12 week exercise programme for patients whose medical condition would benefit
from increasing activity, including walking, cycling or the gym.
Age 18+ & with any of the following:
• Arthritis, BMI ≥30 (S.Asian ≥28), Cancer, COPD, CVA/TIA, Diabetes Type 1,
Diabetes Type 2, Hypertension, Mental Health Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis,
Osteoporosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Parkinson’s Disease, Pre-Diabetes, ≥10%
CVD risk
Walking for Health
07800578095
facebook.com/walkingforhealthinbromley
Regular weekly walks, of varied times & distances led by a trained volunteer leader.
Cycling
020 8313 4546
https://www.bromley.gov.uk
Bromley Local Authority Road Safety Education team. Free Levels 1, 2 & 3
Bikeability training to help equip those living & working in Bromley with the skills &
confidence they need to cycle safely.
Outdoor Gym Free outdoor gym equipment in two locations in Bromley:
• Betts Park (Anerley)
• Farnborough Recreation Ground (Locksbottom)
Healthwatch Bromley
02038860752
Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
Bexley
Bexley Health Walks 020 3045 5902 [email protected]
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The Bexley area has a health walk running on throughout the week. All our walks are led by qualified and friendly walk leaders, and there is normally a drink and chat either during or at the end of each walk. Please note that only registered assistance dogs are allowed on our walks; smoking is not allowed on any of our walks. Nordic Walking https://www.facebook.com/nordicwalkinginbexley/ Healthwatch Bexley 0208 304 9344 Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
Greenwich
Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA) 020 8269 4880 https://gcda.coop/ The GCDA deliver cooking classes, physical activity classes, healthy walks and Nordic walking for all residents in Greenwich and Lewisham. Charlton Athletic Community Trust Deborah Browne [email protected] Paul Kersey [email protected] The community programme at Charlton Athletic Football Club was established in 1992 and became Charlton Athletic Community Trust in 2003. Affectionately known as CACT, it is famed for its work in its local communities and has scooped numerous prestigious industry awards over recent years. Healthwatch Greenwich 0208 301 8340 / [email protected] Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
Lambeth
Healthwatch Lambeth 02072748522 [email protected] Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups Lambeth GP Food Co-op [email protected] http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/ They build food growing gardens in NHS surgeries and patients participate in weekly food growing groups.
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South London Cares [email protected] / [email protected] https://southlondoncares.org.uk/about-us South London Cares is a community network of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another in our rapidly changing city.
Lewisham
Healthwatch Lewisham https://www.healthwatchlewisham.co.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA) 020 8269 4880 https://gcda.coop/ The GCDA deliver cooking classes, physical activity classes, healthy walks and Nordic walking for all residents in Greenwich and Lewisham. 1 Life – Downham Health & Leisure Centre 02084619200 https://www.1life.co.uk/downham Discounted membership and free/cheap exercise classes in public spaces and centres
Southwark
Bags of Taste http://www.bagsoftaste.org/ Cooking classes and education on eating well for less Healthwatch Southwark 0207 358 7005 / [email protected] Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups Mobile Gardeners [email protected] http://www.mobilegardeners.org/ The Mobile Gardeners are a network of community gardeners and community growing spaces based at the Elephant and Castle since 2011. South London Cares [email protected] / [email protected] https://southlondoncares.org.uk/about-us
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South London Cares is a community network of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another in our rapidly changing city.
Croydon
Active Lifestyles Croydon https://www.careplace.org.uk/Services/10874 The scheme offers clients a chance to improve their health and lifestyle through 12 supervised sessions of exercise, nutrition and advice under the guidance of experienced fitness instructors. Following the 12 supervised sessions, clients then continue in mainstream exercise programmes and activities at the Leisure Centres. Clients also get concessionary prices on swimming and over 60’s swim free The programme is currently available at the following Centres: New Addington Leisure Centre- 01689 842553 Purley Leisure Centre - 020 8668 7251 South Norwood Leisure Centre - 020 8662 9464 Thornton Heath Leisure Centre - 020 8689 5300 Waddon Leisure Centre - 0208 760 0657 JustBe Croydon https://www.justbecroydon.org/ This website has been designed to help you take positive steps towards a happier and healthier you. Talking Therapies A free and confidential NHS service provided by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Offering a range of psychological therapies to adults 18 years and over, who are registered with a Croydon GP. https://slam-iapt.nhs.uk/croydon/welcome-to-croydon The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Croydon https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/croydon The Conservation Volunteers Action for Croydon's Environment team organises regular task days every Wednesday and Thursday in different parks and woodlands in and around Croydon. Age UK Croydon https://www.ageuk.org.uk/croydon/ Age UK Croydon offers lots of services for older people and their carers living in the London Borough of Croydon Healthwatch Croydon https://www.healthwatchcroydon.co.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
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Kingston
Kingston Lifestyle Programmes www.kingstonpct.nhs.uk 0800 028 8694 Walk4Life NHS Kingston run a popular walking programme for anyone wanting to get active. You don’t have to be super fit, and this is a fantastic way to improve your health and make new friends along the way! Join one of our FREE walks around some of the most beautiful scenery that Kingston has to offer. Bike4Life Active Gardening Active Gardening is a FREE allotment programme available to people aged 16 years and over in the community and is an effective way to help people improve their physical and mental health. Get Active https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200312/being_active/862/get_active_%E2%80%93_exercise_referral_programme Get Active is a structured 12-week exercise programme which is fully supported by qualified exercise referral specialists. Reduced rate gym membership is offered to those who attend more than three times a week and who complete the full 12 week course. Adults (16 years and over) who currently have one or more of the following conditions can join the programme: • Risk of heart disease (e.g. family history, smoking, overweight, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure) • Risk of osteoporosis (e.g. heavy drinker, early menopause) • Controlled asthma and COPD • Mild to moderate osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and back pain • Anxiety, depression, stress and controlled mental health conditions • Have a sedentary lifestyle (exercise less than 30 minutes twice a week) and want to take the first steps to live a healthy lifestyle. Kingfisher Leisure https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/kingfisher-leisure-centre/ Diabetes Friendly exercise class at 11:30-12:30 on Tuesdays Healthwatch Kingston http://www.healthwatchkingston.org.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
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Merton
YMCA Wimbledon https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/exercise-referral-programme/ An Exercise Referral programme is a structured 12-week exercise programme that offers a series of one-to-one sessions with a qualified exercise specialist. Criteria – 16+, live or work in Merton, exercise less than 30mins per week, have a health condition (physical or mental) or health is at risk due to your weight. Healthwatch Merton https://www.healthwatchmerton.co.uk/content/support-group-people-diabete Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
Richmond
Richmond Health Walks www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/london/richmond-healthwalks Richmond health walks are free, short walks in the Borough of Richmond. Walks are led by friendly, trained volunteer walks leaders as part of the national Walking for Health programme. Walking Away from Diabetes https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/richmond/walking-away-diabetes A free, evidence-based programme for individuals aged over 16 who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Richmond Green Gym https://www.tcv.org.uk/london/richmond Green Gym offers a unique and free opportunity for local people to get involved in transforming Mereway Nature Park and Orchard for the benefit of wildlife and the local community. All volunteers regardless of experience or levels of fitness are welcome. Volunteering is free, simple and no experience necessary. Wednesday’s at 10.45am – 2pm Contact Chloe 07717494476 or [email protected] to book your place or just turn up on the day. Healthwatch Richmond https://www.healthwatchrichmond.co.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
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Sutton
Beeches Community Wellbeing Group http://www.carshaltonfieldspractice.nhs.uk/website/H85053/files/FINAL%20Wellbeing%20Version%202.pdf Local Groups & Activities. Various sessions across different community venues including: Chair based classes, Dance & Exercise, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Pilates and many more. [email protected] 020 8642 6388 Age UK Sutton https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/ Age UK Sutton offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers Healthwatch Sutton http://www.healthwatchsutton.org.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups
Wandsworth
Bags of Taste http://www.bagsoftaste.org/ Cooking classes and education on eating well for less Wandsworth Walk 4 Life https://enablelc.org/walk4life/ Wandsworth Walk 4 Life is an accredited walking scheme that offers a series of free walks around the borough. Wandsworth Active Lifestyles https://enablelc.org/activelifestyles/ Active Lifestyles is a programme that offers adults within Wandsworth the chance to increase their physical activity levels Weekly classes include tai chi, Pilates, over 50s keep fit classes, kickboxing, Zumba and walking sports. For all weekly classes, the first session is free
Wandsworth Exercise on Referral https://enablelc.org/leisure/exercise-on-referral/ A 12 week programme to help manage long term health conditions. Once on the programme you can use the leisure centre gym and swimming pools for £2 per session. At the start a specialist exercise professional will help create a personal
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exercise plan which will help treat your health condition which you will follow for 12 weeks.
Exercise on Referral is delivered on our behalf by Places for People Leisure at the following venues:
Putney Leisure Centre Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre Balham Leisure Centre Wandle Recreation Centre Latchmere Leisure Centre Tooting Leisure Centre
Healthwatch Wandsworth https://www.healthwatchwandsworth.co.uk/ Provide diabetes/pre-diabetes support groups