Public Health Services
Public Health is important due to aiding and prolonging life. Through the prevention of health issues, individuals can spend more of their years in good health.
Public Health helps detect health issues as early as possible and responds appropriately to avoid the development of disease.
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Drug and Alcohol Service (Lambeth)
Lorraine Hewitt House
Phone number: 020 3228 1500
Hospital site: Services at other sites
Address: Lorraine Hewitt House
12-14 Brighton Terrace
Brixton
London
SW9 8DG
Disabled access: Ramp to front -Lift access to all floor.
Directorate or department: Addictions
Service type: Addictions
Treatment mode: Community
This service is for people who live in: Lambeth
NHS website
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
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Domestic abuse or bullying
Contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline
You can call us, for free and in confidence, 24-hours a day.
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 to discuss your options. We also have a range of digital resources available at refuge.org.uk, nationaldahelpline.org.uk and refugetechsafety.org.
Domestic abuse pocket guide https://www.basw.co.uk/system/files/resources/substance-use-and-domestic-abuse-pocket-guide.pdf
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Sexual health or teenage pregnancy
Camberwell Sexual Health Centre
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
kch-tr.outpatientofficer@nhs.net
Phone numbers
Phone:020 3299 5000
Website
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Volunteering and careers
Volunteering increases self-confidence.
Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity
Your volunteer experience shows that you can get along with others, make a commitment, and that you have the attitudes and skills employers want in a potential employee. Employers will also be able to see that you can manage your time and complete your tasks.
Advice on volunteering
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-on-volunteering
Please Continue to Work Together and Stay Safe
For more information about the service available in your area please contact your local GP or NHS direct