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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.

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.

ServiceWhat it's forContact
NHS Better Health — Quit SmokingFree 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

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