This is a list of local services to help you get the most out of SW1. If you would like to add your local service to this list please contact us.
Walking for health schemes have been set up with qualified walk leaders. The walks provide regular exercise that is beneficial for health (for example, from controlling weight to reducing the risk of a range of diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and others). Both the Abbey Centre and A Moveable Feast run Walking for Health programmes in SW1.
Call 020 7222 0303 for more information or visit the A Moveable Feast website and the Abbey Centre website.
www.westminster.gov.uk/councillors
A ward councillor is directly elected to represent and serve the people in a specific ward. Ward councillors act as a direct link between the council and the voters, and there are three ward councillors in every ward. People can get in touch with their ward councillors if they have any problems or concerns about their local area, or the services they receive. The ward councillors will try to deal with issues on behalf of people living in their ward, for example, by taking up matters with council officials. You can contact your ward councillor in email, by writing to them, or by attending a local ward councillors’ surgery. To find out more about your ward councillors and how to contact them call Westminster City Council on 020 7641 2322 or email efield@westminster.gov.uk to be put in touch with your local Councillor or visit Westminster City Council’s website.
Malt House, 281 Field End Road
Eastcote, Ruislip
Middlesex HA4 9XQ
www.homegroup.org.uk/housing
55 Dean Street, W1D 6AF
www.wassr.org
Westminster Advocacy Service for Senior Residents provides trained volunteer advocates to enable all older people in Westminster to express choices about matters affecting their everyday lives and so achieve a better quality of life.
Westminster City Council’s information service for older people, carers, adults and children with disabilities, chronic illness, mental health problems, substance misuse problems, and HIV / AIDS.
Visit Westminster City Council’s website for more information.
The Chapter Office, 20 Dean’s Yard, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA
www.westminster-abbey.org
Westminster Abbey offers a range of services and music sermons as well as events, concerts and tours of the Abbey. For more information please visit the Westminster Abbey website.
Ebury Bridge Centre, Sutherland Street, SW1V 4LH
www.waes.ac.uk
WAES is a leading adult education provider offering over 1,100 courses at times to suit you and at the level you need. Whether you are looking to increase your skills, working towards a new career or following a personal interest, WAES can help you.
60/62 Page Street, SW1P 4DE
The Westminster Bangladeshi Association is a grass root led community group based in the South Westminster area. It is an initiative of local Bangladeshi people living in the targeted area. The objective of the Association is: “To advance education, arts, leisure and social welfare and work towards the relief of poverty amongst the deprived and disadvantaged Bangladeshis in the Victoria, Milbank and surrounding areas”. The Association is running a some activities on an informal basis with the support of volunteers and well wishers, including Mother Tongue Classes, Homework support, Youth Activities and Get Togethers/Cultural Events.
3rd Floor, 34 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0RE
Befriend a Family is a befriending scheme for families under stress. It provides support to families with at least one child under 8 years old living in Social Services south district. They are introduced to a home-visiting befriending volunteer who can work with them for a period of some months. Staff work within child protection guidelines.
136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY
www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
Boating, sailing and canoeing instruction and practice for young people between the ages 10 - 23. Adult courses and sessions available.
Monmouth House, 9 Monmouth Road, W2 4UT
Provides a domiciliary respite care service to carers of heavily dependent people living in Westminster. Also has a young carers project for children and young people under 18 years of age who have significant caring responsibilities.
42 Francis Street, London SW1P 1QW
www.westminstercathedral.org.uk
Westminster Cathedral is one of the greatest secrets of London; people heading down Victoria Street on the well-trodden route to more famous sites are astonished to come across a piazza opening up the view to an extraordinary facade of towers, balconies and domes. It is a quiet place for prayer as well as a busy parish! Throughout the year events are arranged in the parish, ranging from musical events to bazaars, prayer groups and parish meetings. For up-to-date information please visit the Westminster Cathedral website.
Email: cis@westminster.gov.uk
Website: www.westminster.gov.uk/children or www.childcarelink.gov.uk
The Children's Information Service offers impartial information and advice on services for children and young people throughout Westminster. This includes: Nurseries, Childminders, Out of Hours School Clubs, playgroups, Children's Centres, Drop-ins and Parent and Toddler Groups. The service also offers advice on help with childcare costs and on starting a career in childcare.
Up to date listings of all holiday activities for children and young people can be found at www.westminster.gov.uk/youngfun
Information is also available at our drop-in outreach surgeries found throughout Westminster.
For the south of the City, drop-in surgeries are located at:
One Stop Victoria, 64 Victoria Street, SW1 every Tuesday at 1:00 to 3:00 pm
If you wish to make an appointment with any of the CIS Outreach Officers please contact Westminster CIS on: 020 7641 7929.
www.westminster.gov.uk
Westminster City Council manages a wide range of services on behalf of the community, including education, social services, housing, planning, environmental services, licensing and parking. For more information, to find out how to make a complaint, compliment or suggestion about a service provided by Westminster City Council please visit the Westminster City Council website.
Top 10 Council numbers
Council Tax 0845 302 3400
Environmental Action Line 020 7641 2000
Housing Options 020 7641 1000
Library Renewals 020 7641 1400
Senior Passport 020 7641 1444
Parking Tickets 020 7823 4567
Planning 020 7641 2513
Registering to vote 020 7641 2730
Social Services 020 7641 7535
Switchboard 020 7641 6000
Westminster Employment Service (WES) is a specialist employment service for people with disabilities living in Westminster, providing advice and guidance to help people find and keep work.
WES offers people a 5 stage programme;
WES values all forms of employment, paid, voluntary, part-time and full-time, and supports people who choose to study at either college or university.
Victoria Centre, Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PD
www.westking.ac.uk
Email: courseinfo@westking.ac.uk
Westminster Kingsway College is an education provider in central London, with a large centre in South Westminster. The College offers a wide range of further, adult and higher education programmes and the Victoria Centre in Westminster specialises in Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Business & Administration and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Employer Training Solutions also offers work based training to businesses and organisations in a wide variety of industries.
526 Harrow Road, W9 3QF
www.westminstermind.org.uk
Westminster Mind, also known as Westminster Association for Mental Health (WAMH), provides help, information and support to mentally ill people or anybody seeking help on stress, depression or anxiety, or other mental health issues. It offers a number of different activities and support groups, including:
www.westminster-pct.nhs.uk
Your local branch of the NHS responsible for health services in Westminster.
Email: wwamain@onetel.net.uk
Westminster Women’s Aid provides refuge accommodation, advice and support to women and their children seeking refuge from domestic violence. Manages five large properties across Westminster, with advice and support on issues such as future housing, welfare benefits, legal action and training.
Provide free confidential contraceptive information, supplies and sexual health information to women and men of all ages. Appointments are not essential. For information please call the Raymede clinic at St Charles Hospital.
www.westminster.gov.uk/wish
The WISH Directory is a comprehensive directory containing all services available for children, young people and their families living in Westminster.