Christmas can be difficult for anyone, at any point in their life.
You might be struggling this year for the first time. Or you may have found Christmas difficult in the past, and you’re dreading it again this year.
If you’re feeling down, anxious or worried it is important to reach out.
- speak to your GP
- visit icope.nhs.uk
- call iCope on 020 3317 6670
- visit camden.gov.uk/mental-health
- if you are over the age of 55 and living in Camden (or registered with a Camden GP), you can use the free and confidential counselling service offered by Age UK. It is available over the phone, online and face-to-face. Email counselling@ageukcamden.org.uk or call 02072 3904004 for more information.
- Mind offer a peer support service which is open over Christmas. Go to Mind’s Side by Side website to find out more.
- for help in a mental health crisis call the 24 hour crisis line on 020 3317 63333 for specialist support. In an emergency always call 999.
cost of living
Camden Council has just published their Cost of Living guide with advice and help on benefits, local support and help over the winter. This booklet includes help such as:
Wish Plus where you can refer yourself or someone else for help with staying warm or money worries, safety and health services by going to camden.gov.uk/wish-plus or calling 020 7974 3012.
National Energy Foundation which provides support with energy bills, energy switching, grants and more. For more information go to their website at www.nef.org.uk or call them on 01908 665555.
by the way…
For Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening times, please go to the pharmacy page on the North Central London Health and Care Board website.
To access GP appointments on evenings, weekends and over the holidays you can call or visit your GP practice during opening hours to arrange. Or, you can call 020 7391 9979 from Monday to Friday, between 12pm – 8pm and on Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays between 8am – 8pm.
