Safeguarding & Urgent Support

The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and neglect for over 140 years.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, Refuge is here to support you

Is the grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.

Advice, Housing & Financial Support

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services.

Redbridge Council provides details of all services, local information and community tools for residents, businesses and visitors.

Citizens Advice is a network of independent UK charities providing free, confidential and impartial advice on debt, housing, benefits, employment and consumer rights.

SEND & Additional Needs

Redbridge Families Information Direct (FiND) is a free "one stop" information and advice service for families in the London Borough of Redbridge, covering children aged 0-19 (up to 25 for special needs). It offers support on childcare, education, financial aid, and health, including the local SEND offer and community activities. 

The Redbridge SEND Local Offer shows what's available in the borough for children, young people and adults (aged 0-25) who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

RIASS (Redbridge Information, Advice and Support Service) is here to offer free and impartial advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in Redbridge

Health & Emotional Wellbeing

Find out about conditions, symptoms, medicines, tests and treatments, including what to do and when to get help including NHS services such as GPs, pharmacies and hospitals, services near you, and online services to manage your health.

Better Health is the NHS campaign providing free tools, apps, and advice to help adults in England improve their physical and mental well-being, focusing on weight loss, healthy eating etc.

Family Action provides practical, emotional and financial support to families facing poverty, disadvantage, isolation and helping them through change, challenge and crisis.

Family, Parenting & Early Help

Redbridge talking therapies provides a wide range of free treatments and services for anyone going through a hard time, or struggling with feeling stressed, anxious, low or other distressing emotions.

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, providing advice, support and campaigning for better mental health services.

Anna Freud is a pioneering mental health charity transforming care for children and young people through science, collaboration and clinical innovation.

Foodbanks

Community Grocery provides a bridge between food banks and supermarkets, helping keep families fed so that no-one goes hungry.

Redbridge Foodbank is a Trussell Trust partner that provides emergency, nutritionally balanced, three-day food supplies and support to local people in crisis.

FoodBanked is a registered charity set up by local volunteers in the Redbridge and Essex areas. They partner with charities and suppliers as well as rely on donations from the public to help ensure essential food and household products are distributed to people in need on a monthly basis.

Policing & Resource Services

Known as the "Met" or "Scotland Yard," the force handles policing in Greater London and holds national responsibilities for counter-terrorism and protection of the Royal Family and government officials.

Met Engage is a free messaging service that keeps you connected to what’s happening in your area. Whether its crime updates, safety advice, or news from your local policing team, you’ll get the information that matters to you — when it matters most.

Ask the Police is an official police resource that provides the answers to a wide variety of policing questions frequently asked by the general public.