The London Borough of Harrow are encouraging people to connect to others. Meeting people and chatting is an important element of keeping well.
Below you can find local support to tackle loneliness and isolation.
Harrow Warm Hubs
Local charities and community organisations rub warm hubs. They provide a welcoming space for residents to meet and get involved in activities.
Harrow Health Walks
A free programme of walks for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellbeing and meet new people.
Conversation Café
Welcoming drop-in session for residents to meet Council staff and community partners.
Social Prescribers
Social Prescribers can help you connect with activities and services in the community. You can contact your GP Practice to connect with your social prescriber.
Find our more about Social Prescribers
Age UK Good Neighbours Reconnection Service
Helps people aged over 65 reconnect with their community. Volunteers help with activities such as:
- grocery shopping
- reading and posting letters
- basic IT training
- accompanying on medical appointments
- short walks, outings and social activities
Call: 020 3949 5782 / 073 9440 0586 or email bf@ageukhhb.org.uk This service is closed on bank holidays.
Age UK Silver Line Helpline
A telephone service for people aged 55 providing:
- friendly conversation
- information
- links to local groups and services
- referral to a telephone friendship service to receive regular friendship calls
Call: 0800 470 8090 (lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
Samaritans
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year.
You can call them for free on 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org
HostNation
Connecting asylum seekers and refugees with friendly residents. The residents introduce them to the city, its culture and activities.
CNWL Talking Therapies
Supporting people have depression or anxiety through talking therapies. To self-refer to this service and find out more visit CNWL Talking Therapies or call: 020 8515 5015.
Check in and Chat
Check in and Chat is for unpaid carers of people who are accessing a CNWL service. They could be family or a friend. It offers friendly and compassionate support for carers experiencing loneliness or isolation. Call 020 7685 5638, email: cnwl.check-inandchat@nhs.net or visit Check in and Chat
Single Point of Access
Single Point of Access is a Mental Health Crisis Line. It supports people requiring urgent mental health attention. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call: 0800 023 4650 (Freephone) or email: cnw-tr.spa@nhs.net