Published by Redbridge Concern for Mental Health

Autism Alert Card

If you or a person you know has an autistic spectrum disorder, you can apply for our FREE Autism Alert Card here

The card will alert the Police, NHS, other emergency services and front line service providers, that the person carrying the card has a condition that may require special attention.

RUN-UP Newsletter

Read and download the latest RUN-UP newsletter which this month includes an article about Redbridge Community Clinics.

NHS Complaints Advocacy

The NHS Complaints Advocacy Service is a free, independent and confidential service that can help you make a complaint about a National Health Service (NHS).

This website can help you to understand the NHS Complaints process and make a complaint about your issues. If you do not feel comfortable making a complaint by yourself, or you need support at any point during the complaints process, we can give you that support.

You can find out more here

Landmark study shows drop in discrimination against people with mental health problems

A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has shown there has been an 11.5% reduction in average levels of discrimination.

The study of England's Time to Change anti-stigma programme (run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness) provides the first evidence that it is possible to change the way the public treat people with mental health problems, but that a long-term focus is needed to ensure that discrimination is removed from all areas of people's lives.

Find out more here.

A New Dawn Exhibition: 9th April - 20th May

A New Dawn is an art exhibition of all new work organised by thinkarts!, a project of north-east London charity CREST. Thinkarts! aims to promote wellbeing through artistic expression. It has in the region of seventy artists and writers using their art to assist with their recovery and their sense of wellbeing. Since January of this year, thinkarts! members have been working towards an art competition entitled 'A New Dawn' what light through yonder window breaks. It is the culmination of this hard work which will be on display at this exhibition

Venue: Southwark Cathedral Refectory, Montague Close, London, SE1 9DA

Contact: Neesha Badhan, Programme Manager
Organisation: CREST
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MyLife, adult information directory What is MyLife?

MyLife is an online adult information directory for people looking for information, advice and support services in Redbridge.

How can it help? You will find a range of information and advice from keeping healthy, leisure activities and employment to care and support. The website holds a range of information from the council, government and local voluntary and national organisations to help you make the right choices at different stages of life and in times of need.

For more information please visit the MyLife website.

Read Our Guide, How to Look After Your Mental Health

To celebrate world mental health day we produced a guide on steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.

Good mental health is fundamental to our health and well-being. How we think and feel not only shapes our mental health but it is also closely linked to our physical health. Mental wellbeing is about developing the ability to cope with and overcome difficult life events without suffering major distress.

Read and download a copy here

Help for those suffering from domestic violence

Residents suffering from domestic violence are being urged to access the support available to help them. There is a wide range of confidential advice and support available including independent domestic violence advisers and a weekly domestic violence one stop shop at Loxford Polyclinic.

Domestic Violence Helpline 247
If you are in immediate Danger call

Is someone hurting or upsetting you because of who you are? We're here to help.

Redbridge Concern for Mental Health is now a Hate Crime Help and Referral Centre. We offer a safe, confidential environment for anybody who has experienced crime, harassment or abuse because of their: race; religion; sexuality; disability; age; gender identity or mental health condition.

Talk to us and we'll tell you about the wide range of options and support available to you. You can contact us on or email:

For more information about Hate Crime Help and Referral Centres visit Redbridge I

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