On this page find our A-Z of useful contacts for carers (numbers, emails and weblinks)
click here for information about support from two Camden Libraries offering drop-in sessions.
Accessible Transport (For people permanently unable to use public transport - includes Taxicard, Blue Badge and Freedom Pass)
- Tel: 020 7974 5919
- Email: [email protected]
- www.camden.gov.uk/accessibletransport
Adelaide Medical Centre (GP Surgery based in Chalk Farm)
- Tel: 020 7722 4135
- www.adelaidemedicalcentre.nhs.uk
Admiral Nursing (Information and support by phone for professionals and family carers of people with dementia.)
- Direct line: 0845 257 9406
- http://www.dementiauk.org
- [email protected]
Age UK Camden (Advocacy, advice, befriending, resource centre)
- Tel: 020 7239 0400
- www.ageuk.org.uk/camden
- Sign up to Age UK's newsletter here: www.gtcamden.com
Alzheimer's Society in Camden (Benefits Helpline)
- Direct line: 020 7561 4828
- Click here for more information
Benefits (A - Z List of organisations offering support for carers in Camden)
Please click the button to access the list
Benefits_advice_2019.pdf
Benefits Guide (A free resource to use that provides comprehensive information on all available UK Welfare benefits as well as guidance on benefit applications, appeals, emergency assistance and legal help)
https://www.benefitsguide.co.uk/
Bi-Polar UK (Support and information for people with a bi-polar diagnosis and their family and friends)
- Tel: 0333 323 3880
- Email: [email protected]
- www.bipolaruk.org
Bluebird care (providers of home care and respite services to carers)
- Tel: 0203 962 0895
- Email: [email protected] ~ or ~ bluebirdcare.co.uk
- https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk
Camden Careline (Community alarm service for older, disabled and frail people)
- Tel: 020 7974 1491 (choose option 4 for careline )
- www.camden.gov.uk/careline
Camden Community Connectors (Tackling social isolation and loneliness among older people)
- Tel: 0800 161 5716
- www.camdencommunityconnectors.org.uk
Camden Disability Action (Camden Disability Action is a user-led organisation which aims to promote the equality of deaf and disabled people living or working in Camden)
- Tel: 020 79746014
- WEBSITE click here
Click here for their latest newsletter
Camden's Information and Access Team (for Adult Social Care services)
- Tel: 020 7974 4000 (out of hours: 0207 974 4444)
- Email: [email protected]
- www.camden.gov.uk/informationandaccess
Camden Integrated Primary Care Service
- Tel: 020 3214 5700
- http://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/service/camden-integrated-primary-care-service/
Camden Musculoskeletal
- Tel: 020 3447 7779
- Email: [email protected]
- http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/MSK/Pages/CamdenMSK.aspx
Camden Psychological Therapies Service
- Self-referral line: 020 3317 6670 ( Islington 020 3317 7252)
- Email: [email protected]
- www.icope.nhs.uk
Carers' Rights (The NHS Choices website also has a guide to carers' rights)
Children Services Camden (Information of childcare and service for 0-19 years (25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities)
- Helpline: 020 7974 1525 (choose option two for children)
- www.camden.gov.uk/familyinformation
Citizens Advice Bureaux - Camden (Independent financial and legal advice)
- Adviceline, Mon- Fri, 10am - 4pm: 0300 330 1157
- www.camdencabservice.org.uk
Contact-A-Family (National helpline for parents of disabled children)
- Helpline: 0808 808 3555
- Email: [email protected]
- www.contact.org.uk
Deaf-blind UK (Supporting people who are both deaf and blind. Click here to view poster 1, poster 2)
- Tel: 01733 358100
- Email: [email protected]
- www.deafblind.org.uk
Independent Age (National helpline for older people and their carers)
- Tel: 0800 319 6789
- Email: [email protected]
- www.independentage.org/

Kids (Information and homebase breaks for families of disabled children)
KOVE (A community action group of older people based in the Kilburn, West Hampstead,
Finchley Road and Swiss Cottage areas of Camden, in north west London)

- KOVE Co-ordinator - Email: [email protected] Call: 07973 845285
- KOVE Community Development Worker - Email: [email protected]
Call: 07778 145787 - kove.org.uk
Mental Health Camden (Mental health and Wellbeing services in Camden)
- Tel: 020 3317 6333
- www.mentalhealthcamden.co.uk
Mind in Camden (Support for people with mental health problems living in Camden, including carers)
- Tel: 020 7911 0822
- Email: [email protected]
- www.mindincamden.org.uk
Mind Yourself (Support for the diverse Irish communities living in London, including carers)
Marie Curie Cancer Care
- Direct line: 0800 716 146
- www.mariecurie.org.uk
National Family Carers Network (Promotes the voice and rights of family carers supporting a person with a learning disability)
North London Cares (A community network of Young professionals and older neighbours supporting each other within London)
- Tel: 020 7118 3838
- www.northlondoncares.org.uk
Novus Homeshare (Homeshare is a programme that matches people who want help or support around the house with people who need accommodation and are willing to help)
- Tel: 0330 088 2225
- Email: [email protected]
- www.novus-homeshare.org.uk/
For more information on Homeshare click here view a flyer or click here to view a poster.
Out - of - hours medicines (If you run out of medicine outside of your GP practice's normal opening hours and need some urgently, there are a few ways to get an emergency supply)
Parkinson's UK (Advice for people living with Parkinson's Disease and their carers)
- National helpline: 0808 800 0303
- Email: [email protected]
- www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/contact-us
Self management UK (For people living with long-term health conditions and their carers)
- Tel: 03333 445 840
- Email: [email protected]
- http://selfmanagementuk.org
Some Space (Work with family, friends and partners of those involved in substance misuse, whether or not they receive treatment)
- Tel: 07500 220 735
- Email: [email protected]
- http://www.somespacecamden.com
Stop Smoking in Camden
- Tel: 0800 022 4332 / 0300 123 1044
- https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/why-quit/smoking-health-problems
Talk to Frank (Drug Treatment)
- Tel: 0300 123 6600
- Email: [email protected]
- www.talktofrank.com
Alternatively, you can find further information regarding drug treatment services in Camden by clicking here or visiting www.nhs.uk/service-search
The Irish Centre - To provide outstanding Care, Culture and Community to the Irish in London
- Tel: 020 7916 2222
- email: [email protected]
- https://www.londonirishcentre.org
The Silver Line - Telephone friendship service for older people (The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
- Tel: 0800 470 8090
- email: [email protected]
- www.thesilverline.org.uk
Transport for All (Provide expert information and advice on all transport services and benefits)
- Tel: 020 7737 2339
- Email: [email protected]
- www.transportforall.org.uk