Your health

Whether you are a smoker, concerned about your drinking habits, or simply want to lead a healthier lifestyle, there are many free services and resources you can use to improve your health.   

One You Kensington and Chelsea

One You Kensington and Chelsea is here to support residents to make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. They help you to:

• quit smoking 
• manage your weight
• be more active
• reduce the amount of alcohol you drink

and also offer NHS Health checks.

Visit the One You website for more information.

Alcohol and drug intake

Are you worried about how much you are drinking? Are you concerned about your drug use or the drug and alcohol use of someone you know? 

We have a range of free support available: 

• Turning Point local services offer Westminster residents free advice and support to make positive changes around drugs and alcohol. This could be from learning how to overcome cravings and decreasing or stopping use to developing healthier habits and behaviours. 
• Alcohol Service provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by alcohol use in Westminster.   
• Club Drug Clinic  provides free specialist support for adult clubbers and LGBTQ+ residents who have developed problems with a range of 'club drugs'.  
• Dual Diagnosis Team provides specialist support if you're aged 18 or over and experiencing problems with both your mental health and drug or alcohol use. Telephone 020 7341 5335 for specialist support.  
• Outside Edge is a theatre group that offers people recovering from substance misuse an opportunity to get into drama and theatre.  
• You can learn more about drug and alcohol misuse services on People First.

Young people and children

Are you a child or young person living with or affected by drug or alcohol misuse? Find out about the services available to you.

Mental health and wellbeing

Call 999 if you or someone you know experiences a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency. 

Visit our Wellbeing Hub - a directory of mental health and emotional wellbeing support and resources. The Hub includes a personalised quiz to help you find the right support and resources, whether you or the person you are helping is struggling with anxiety, loneliness, or adjusting to major life changes.

Help when you're feeling low

If you or someone you know is feeling like life is not worth living, or if you've been bereaved by suicide, you don't have to struggle alone. There are a number of organisations that can help when you need it most.

Visit our Stay with Us - preventing suicide together hub for more information.

Domestic violence support

If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, help is available.

In a non-emergency, call 101 for support.

In an emergency dial 999. If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be of support and is available 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247. You can also visit www.angelou.org to learn more about the free and  confidential support available to you.