Self Help
Trusted NHS advice and tools to help you manage common conditions.
NHS Health Information
This page links you to trusted NHS advice and to local support services in Brent. We've kept this page short on purpose — the NHS website already has clear, up-to-date health information, so we link to it directly rather than repeating it here.
For advice on symptoms, conditions, medicines, and healthy living, the NHS website is the best place to start. It’s written and checked by the NHS, and kept up to date.
- ›NHS Health A to Z — conditions and symptoms
- ›NHS Live Well — diet, exercise, mental wellbeing and more
- ›NHS Medicines A to Z — information about your medication
- ›NHS 111 online — check your symptoms and get advice
Mental Health Support
If you’re finding things hard, you don’t have to manage alone. These services are free and confidential.
| Service | What it's for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | Free, confidential support any time, for anyone struggling or in distress. | 116 123 (free, 24/7) samaritans.org |
| Shout | Free 24/7 text support if you're struggling to cope. | Text 85258 |
| Brent Cove | Walk-in mental health crisis support for Brent residents aged 16+. No appointment needed. | Open 2pm–10pm, every day hubofhope.co.uk |
| NHS Urgent Mental Health Line | 24/7 mental health crisis support for Brent residents. | 0800 0234 650 |
| Brent Talking Therapies | Free NHS talking therapy for stress, anxiety, low mood and more. Self-referral, no GP needed. | 020 8206 3924 cnwl.nhs.uk |
| Papyrus (under 35s) | Support for young people having thoughts of self-harm or suicide. | 0800 068 41 41 papyrus-uk.org |
Stop Smoking Support
Free, friendly support to help you quit — you’re far more likely to succeed with help than going it alone.
You can also speak to our clinical team — just ask at your next appointment.
| Service | What it's for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Better Health — Quit Smoking | Free tools, apps and local service finder to help you stop smoking. | nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking |
Alcohol & Drug Support
If drinking or drug use is affecting you or someone you care about, these services offer free, confidential help.
| Service | What it's for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| EACH Brent Drug & Alcohol Service | Free, confidential support for anyone concerned about their drug or alcohol use. | 020 8795 6050 eachcounselling.org.uk |
| Via — New Beginnings - Brent | Support for lower-level substance use, including alcohol and cannabis. | viaorg.uk/services/brent-new-beginnings |
Physiotherapy
If you have a muscle, joint or bone problem, you can refer yourself — no GP appointment needed.
| Service | What it's for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Brent MSK Service | Self-referral physiotherapy for back, joint and muscle problems. | 0203 795 3430 corahealth.co.uk/referrals |
Other Useful Support
| Service | What it's for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Healthwatch Brent | Independent advice on health and social care services in Brent. | healthwatchbrent.co.uk |
| NHS App | Manage prescriptions, view your record, book appointments and more. | nhsapp.service.nhs.uk |
| Citizens Advice Brent | Free advice on benefits, housing, debt and more. | citizensadvice.org.uk |
| EACH Brent Domestic Violence and Abuse Service | Free, confidential support for anyone concerned about domestic violence or abuse. | 020 8795 6050 eachcounselling.org.uk |
If you, or someone you're with, are in immediate danger, call 999. If you need urgent medical help that isn't life-threatening, call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.
Urgent help
Emergency? Call 999.
When we're closed, call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.