Signposting to relevant services after MECC training
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:
- Telephone: 020 8687 0922
- Email: wandsworth@alzheimers.org.uk
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.
- Leisure centres and sporting venues
- How to get active
- Getting active at home
- Healthy eating
- Weight management
Homelessness and health
If individuals or households are facing a housing crisis, including potential eviction then homelessness information and support is available.
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:
- Telephone: 020 8877 8957
- Email: melanie.lawrie@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
Hestia Age Activity Centre
Telephone outreach service for over 60’s.
For more details contact Jacqui Clack by:
- Telephone: 020 8767 8426
- Email: jacqui.clack@hestia.org
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.
Urgent support for mental health
If you, or someone you are supporting needs help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.
For further information follow the links below:
- Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS
- Urgent help - South West London and St George's Mental Health
The Listening Place
The Listening Place offers face-to-face support by appointment for those who feel life is no longer worth living. For further information contact:
- Telephone: 020 3906 7676
- Email: referrals@listeningplace.org.uk
Preventing self-harm and suicide in young people
Portus is a safe space dedicated to helping young people and children with mental health difficulties that could develop into self-harm behaviour. Find out more about the Portus service.
Good Thinking
Online resource to help your mental health.
- View Good Thinking website for more details.
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.
- Visit Suicide Alliance
Mental Health First Aid
Online mental health training.
- See MHFA courses
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:
- Telephone: 020 3880 0366
- Email: waccg.wandsworthhub@nhs.net
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:
- Telephone: 020 8877 8957
- Email: melanie.lawrie@ageukwandsworth.org.uk or info@ageukwandsworth.org.uk
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:
- Telephone: 020 8767 8426
- Telephone for wellbeing support: 078 1440 2423
- Email: jacqui.clack@hestia.org
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