How to get support

If you or someone you know might need some support now or in the near future, you should find out about the care and support available in your local area.

The best place to start looking for care and support is on the internet, where you will find a directory of care and support services called the community catalogue.

The community catalogue provides an easy way to find out about different organisations and services in your area, which offer many kinds of support to help you get the most out of life. Visit: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/communitycatalogue

All Idea Stores and libraries in Tower Hamlets have computers that you can use for free internet access and the staff in the Idea Stores can help you find the community catalogue.

If you cannot access the internet, or would prefer to talk to someone over the phone, you can call the council’s First Response Team on 020 7364 5005.

Our First Response Service can tell you about your options and the support available in your local community, and we can also explain how to use the community catalogue, so you can find the information and services that are right for you.

For example, we can print information from the community catalogue and send it to you by post. Friends and family might also be able to help you look at the community catalogue. Your friends and family will also find useful information about helping to care and support you.