Advice and Information

You can access a wheelchair for long term use through the City and Hackney Wheelchair Service.

Alzheimer's Society have created a checklist to see if you have any possible dementia symptoms.

Taking Control of Cancer podcast has released two more episodes, episode 14: Losing a family member to cancer and episode 15: Knowing your body

NHS East London Foundation Trust have released a leaflet on tips on how you can save money and get support with your council tax.

Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, fasting from dawn to sunset, and engaging in religious practices for Muslims around the world. However, for individuals with diabetes, fasting requires extra care to manage blood sugar levels, hydration, and overall health, with the right preparation and resources, it is possible for those with diabetes to fast while prioritising their health and well-being.

We have produced a leaflet that details all the opening times for Health and Social Care providers over the festive period.

Are you finding parenting stressful? Family Lives wellbeing service for City of London parents and their families can help you.

Find out how you can protect yourself this winter

Neighbourhoods brings residents, voluntary sector, health, education and care services together in City & Hackney’s eight Neighbourhoods, to work together on what matters to local people and address health inequalities.

Down below are some useful resources to further understand the programme

A resident in the City has shared their journey and experiences of their care from NHS services and the barriers and hurdles they faced throughout to get the diagnosis and treatment they needed.

Over the Christmas Period, many Health and Social Care services will close or have reduced opening hours. We have compiled the following list of information for you.

We would like to congratulate Shirley Islam, the founder of City Carers Community and Farzana Khanom, Carers Connections Project Manager on their Freedom of the City award, nominated by The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. It is deeply deserved for all of their work in their service to unpaid carers in the City of London.