Health and wellbeing

Mental Health in Waltham Forest

Find mental health support in Waltham Forest. We offer services and partners to help with your wellbeing.

Get moving in Waltham Forest

We've pulled together some of the ways you can build movement into your daily life and have fun while doing it across the borough.

Stay well

Information about flu vaccinations, general immunisation, Type 2 Diabetes and the NHS Health Check.

Community Health Champions

Find out more about Community Health Champions and how to become one.

Waltham Forest Social Prescribing service

Social Prescribing has been set up in Waltham Forest to help our residents become healthier, happier and connected.

Sexual health

Services available in the borough, advice on contraception, and help and advice after sexual assault or rape.

Local health services

Find health services and emergency care for you and your family.

Waltham Forest Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 

An assessment of the health, care and wellbeing needs of the local community

Waltham Forest’s Mental Health and Wellbeing (JSNA)

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking

Guidance and support available for beating addiction.

Public health strategies and policies

Read about our approach regarding people's health in Waltham Forest.

Community Chest Grants

Find out more about Community Chest Grants and how to apply.

Supporting our Armed Forces community

Find out more about the support available for our Armed Forces community

Adult Early Help Service

Keeping people safe, well, connected and independent by supporting people to support themselves.

5 ways to wellbeing

Taking care of your mental wellbeing is very important now more than ever. Find out five practical ways you can improve your mental health.

Support and community services in your area

The support and community services directory features services in Waltham Forest. From creative activities and events to support for the cost of living crisis.

Digital support and access directory

Find face to face support across the borough to get friendly help with your devices and using the internet.

Antenatal guide for pregnant people

A clear guide to staying healthy during pregnancy, with advice on food, sleep, breastfeeding, mental wellbeing and recommended vaccinations.

Volunteering in our parks

Improve your health and wellbeing and gain new skills and confidence with our volunteering opportunities.

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