Signposting to relevant services after MECC training

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During or after a MECC conversation, you may wish to signpost residents to the local services listed on this page.

In addition, MECC Link London provides details of a wider range of lifestyle services.

Active travel

Find out about services that promote active travel within the borough.

Healthy walks

Walk Wandsworth operates from five different locations in the borough.

Cycling provision

Dr Bike sessions (maintenance checks), bike maintenance lessons, cycle training and led rides.

Find out more about cycling in Wandsworth.

Cycle parking

On street cycle parking and secure bikehangars for local residents.

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle charging points to support the use of less polluting vehicles.

Dementia awareness

Find out about services for those living with dementia within the borough.

Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Service

Regular weekly calls to people with dementia and their carers who need support. Information can be sent by email or post.

Contact Alzheimer's Society by:

Falls prevention

Find out about fall prevention services available in the borough.

Healthy weight conversations

There are a number of services available in the borough for those who are looking for a healthier lifestyle. 

Loneliness and isolation

Find out about loneliness and isolation services within the borough.

Age UK Wandsworth

Be-A-Friend is a telephone service for over 65’s.

For more details contact Melanie Lawrie by:

Hestia Age Activity Centre

Telephone outreach service for over 60’s.

For more details contact Jacqui Clack by:

The Furzedown Project

Telephone befriending service for over 60’s living in Furzedown, Tooting and Graveny.

Call 020 8677 4283 for more details.

Mental health

Find out about mental health services available to you within the borough.

Good Thinking

Online resource to help your mental health.

Zero Suicide Alliance

Online training providing a better understanding of the signs to look out for, and the skills required to approach someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health First Aid

Online mental health training.

Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub

Free and impartial NHS service which aims to help patients and the public to find organisations and services to support their health and wellbeing needs

For more details:

Wandsworth Social Prescribing Service

Supporting GP practices to help the most vulnerable residents, with Link Workers connecting them to the most appropriate support. GP referrals only.

Talk Wandsworth

Talk Wandsworth provides free confidential help for problems such as stress, worry and low mood.

Older peoples services

Find out about services for older people available within the borough.

Age UK Wandsworth

Age UK Wandsworth is offering:

  • Active chat: a chat and gentle chair-based exercise
  • Be-A-Friend telephone service for over 65’s

For more details contact Age UK by:

Hestia Age Activity Centre

Telephone outreach service, five days a week, plus befriending and advice service and emergency food supplies.

For more details contact Jacqui Clack by:

The Furzedown Project

Telephone befriending service for over 60’s living in Furzedown, Tooting and Graveny.

For more details about the project call 020 8677 4283.

Unpaid carers

Find out about services for unpaid carers available within the borough.

Wandsworth Carer's Centre

Wandsworth Carer's Centre provides information, advice and advocacy, as well as access to peer support and companionship. Also, online resources are available to support unpaid carers.

Contact Wandsworth Carer's Centre:

Winter warmth service

We work with Thinking Works to provide a winter warmth service during the winter months. To find out what help is available and who is eligible, visit the winter warmth page.

Contact

For any general queries, email MECC Training Enquiries at mecc@wandsworth.gov.uk

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Updated: 23/10/2024