Health and advice support
What we can help with
You can find support for:
- mental health and emotional wellbeing
- help after leaving hospital
- advice about food, smoking, and staying healthy
- help to manage long-term health conditions
- finding local health services
- support for carers
- keeping safe from abuse or neglect
We also offer advice if you’re not sure what support you need.
Mental health support
If you’re struggling with your mental health, there are local services that can help with:
- anxiety or depression
- feeling stressed or overwhelmed
- support in a crisis
- talking therapies
- support groups and drop-ins
- get help with your mental health
Help when leaving hospital
If you or someone you care for is coming home from hospital, we can help with:
- care at home
- equipment or adaptations
- reablement or short-term support
- transport and follow-up care
- support when leaving hospital
Staying healthy
The Council has services to help you:
- stop smoking
- eat well
- stay active
- manage your weight
- look after your heart
Visit our health pages or contact the Public Health Team for advice: Email: publichealth@lewisham.gov.uk.
Long-term health conditions
If you live with a condition like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease, we can help you manage it.
We’ll support you to:
- understand your condition
- access the right medication and services
- live as independently as possible
- find local support groups
Ask your GP about local help or visit Lewisham Talking Therapies.
Support for carers
If you look after someone else, you may be entitled to:
- a carer’s assessment
- help with your own wellbeing
- breaks from caring
- financial advice or support
Visit our Carers Support page.
Keeping safe
If you’re worried about your safety, or someone else’s:
Call Adult Social Care on 020 8314 7777 or email: gateway@lewisham.gov.uk.
If someone is in danger now, call 999.
You can also learn more about: Adult Safeguarding
Not sure what you need?
We can help you work out what support is right for you.
Call the Gateway Team on 020 8314 7777 Email: gateway@lewisham.gov.uk.