Directory of Services in our local area:
Preventing Diabetes
The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme can help you reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Find out more by signing up to our information session: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/about-the-programme/
Full link for all dates/ PI session sign-up is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-information-session-nhs-diabetes-prevention-programme-tickets-676621251377 or on our website: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/about-the-programme/
Healthy Mind Service
The Healthy Mind Service is a free NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service. They offer brief talking therapies to people who are feeling anxious, low in mood or depressed
Self Referral Information Page and Form Link: Self Referral Form
Shopping Service
A service for people who are unable to shop for basic necessities is available. Open the following links for more details.
Link 1 – 2.
Carers Trust
Provides help for families and carers young and old. A one stop shop to provide information, advice and support. If you are a carer within our network you may be entitled to claim benefits to support you in providing care.
Please click here to download the referral form which can be filled out and returned to your GP.
Coventry Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY
Tele: 02476 632972
Email: contactus@carerstrusthofe.org.uk
Help for Mental Health
B.A.M.E Mental Health Carer Support Group
Meet & Share experiences, support for people caring for someone with mental health conditions.
Coventry Carers Centre, 3 City Arcade, City Centre, Coventry, CV1 3HX
Tele: 024 7663 2972
Mental Health Support Group for Carers
Informal group, share experiences, supportive.
Carers Trust Heart of England, Carer’s Centre, Coventry Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1FY
Tele: 024 7610 1040 – option 3
Mind
Coventry & Warwickshire Mind, Wellington Gardens, Windsor St, Coventry, CV1 3BT
Tele: 024 7655 2847
Coventry City Council links to supports groups and local organisations http://www.coventry.gov.uk/cad
Benefits advice line
Tel: 024 7683 2000
Email: welfarebenefits@coventry.gov.uk
Customer Service Centre
Floor 1
Broadgate House
Coventry
CV1 2FS
Help with Housing
Age UK Coventry
To make an appointment call in or telephone our reception on 024 7623 1999 between 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Appointments are available Mon – Fri 9.30am -12.30pm.
Afternoon appointments are by special arrangement.
Advice, information and support is provided either by the telephone or in office. Home visits can sometimes be arranged.
Coventry Citizens Advice
Drop In
Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 1.00pm, talk to a member of staff who is able to advise how the service might best assist you.
* Due to high demand the drop in service regularly ends before 1.00pm; so you are advised to attend as early as possible.
Citizens Advice Coventry
Open five days a week 10am till 4pm.
If you need telephone advice please call: 03444 111 444
Homeless GP Services
The Anchor Centre
A medical centre specifically designed to provide eligible patients including homeless and vulnerably housed adults with access to high quality healthcare within Coventry City. They are open to new patients who wish to register with us. Offer a full general practice service.
Anchor Centre: Simon House, Bird Street, Coventry, CV1 5FX
Tele: 024 7652 7040