Using Waltham Forest Swimming pools and Gym facilities in leisure centres:
Waltham Forest leisure centres provide free swimming to disabled residents in the borough’s as well as to those over 60 residents or are under 18 years of age
Free swimming for borough residents - under 18s and over 60s and People with Disabilities
Borough residents who are disabled are entitled to free swimming at any time . To take advantage of this residents must apply for a pay and play card which costs £6.90 per annum . You will need to bring proof of your disability ( for eg Freedom pass /Disability
Allowance or Personal independence award letter ) as well as letters showing your proof of residence
Borough residents over 60 are entitled to free swimming at any time. To take advantage of this, residents must apply for a pay and play card, which costs £6.90 per annum. You will need to bring along proof of age and address.
Borough residents under 18 can swim for free at any time at all Waltham Forest leisure centres (see contact information above). To take advantage of this offer simply visit your local leisure centre and register for just £1.
All the leisure centres offer a range of activities across various sites and there has never been a better time to try out the many sports and facilities on offer close to where you live.
Cathall Leisure Centre
Cathall Road, Leytonstone E11 4LA
Tel: 020 8539 8343
Cathall Leisure Centre is now closed for refurbishment and will reopen Summer 2014.
During the refurbishment the gym has been temporarily relocated to the first floor of Harrow
Green Library E11 4LF.
View all activities at this leisure centre : http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/cathall-leisurecentre
Larkswood Leisure Centre
Larkswood Leisure Park, New Road, Chingford E4 9EY
Tel: 020 8523 8215

View all activities at this leisure centre.
http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/larkswood leisure-centre
Leyton Leisure Centre (previously know as Leyton Leisure Lagoon)
Leyton Leisure Centre re-opened on Monday 28 October 2013 following its fanstastic transformation that includes: new 25m pool, teaching pool, water flume and play features, new, reception, changing rooms and two studios.
763 High Road, Leyton E10 5AB
Tel: 020 8558 8858
View all activities at this leisure centre . http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/leyton- leisurelagoon
Leyton Gym (formerly know as Plumtree Studios)
This new facility boasts a 70-station gym, cardio and resistance equipment and a spacious free weights area.
787 High Road, Leyton E10 7AA
Tel: 020 8558 6084
View all activities at this leisure centre http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/leyton- leisurelagoon
Walthamstow Leisure Centre (formerly known as Kelmscott Leisure
Centre)
Markhouse Road, Walthamstow E17 8RN
Tel: 020 8520 7464
The centre has undergone a major redevelopment and now boasts a new reception area, new gym equipment, refurbished changing rooms and toilets.
View all activities at this leisure centre.
http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/kelmscott -leisurecentre
Waltham Forest Pool and Track
Chingford Road, Walthamstow E17 5AA
Tel: 020 8527 5431
A complete rebuild of Waltham Forest Pool and Track will commence in the Summer 2014.
More information to follow.

View all activities at this leisure centre http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/waltham-forestpool-and-track
2) How to access the “coping through football services”
Coping Through Football is a project that seeks engage with and improve the wellbeing of young to mid life adults who have enduring mental illness by assisting in the recovery of those with mental illness
The aim is to use the football experience to get fitter, increase levels of self-esteem and confidence, make new friends and ultimately to help people get their lives back on track. It is not so much a football project but a social inclusion project that uses football as a tool to engage people who have experienced mental health problems. Most of the projects players have experienced social exclusion, unemployment, poor physical and mental health and lack a social network or support and Coping Through Football sets out to address these issues.
The project has been extremely successful in helping players to turn around their lives around and to live more independently. It has been recognised by the Department of
Health as a model of best practice in the recovery of people with long term mental health problems and the goal is to increase the number of people who benefit.
There are many success stories, players attend the project for a variety of reasons and want to achieve a variety of goals depending on the individual. Most want to improve their fitness and health, make more friends, improve their football skills or achieve a vocational goal.
What we do - Football Sessions:
We provide two football sessions per week, one in the centre and one in the south of the borough of Waltham Forest:
Tuesday 2 – 4pm
Douglas Eyre Sports Centre
Coppermill Lane
Walthamstow
Bing Map Link
Thursday 2 – 4pm
The Score Centre
100 Oliver Road
Leyton
Bing Map Link

How do I get involved?
There is a short referral form to complete which can be downloaded from http:www.copingthroughfootball.org/wp-contents/uploads/2011/2010/08-referral-form.pdf
, this can be completed by a health care worker involved in your care, if you do not have one you can contact Sonia Smith for further information on 0300 555 1266. There is no waiting list or cost involved so providing that you have no current health risks you can start attending as soon as you have been assessed.
We accept referrals from within Waltham Forest primary and secondary mental health and drug and alcohol services.
If you do not want to start playing in the session straight away you can come and watch, socialise or attend our social activities such as going to watch Leyton Orient FC play for free.
Social Inclusion
Whilst the main activity is football, the real goal is about social inclusion as many of our players have experienced discrimination, unemployment, poor physical and mental health and a lack of social networks and support. Participants attending the sessions feel a real sense of belonging and self worth and this helps in their road to recovery.
Case Studies
We have had many success stories, our players attend the project for a variety of reasons and want to achieve a variety of goals depending on the individual. Most want to improve their fitness and health, make more friends, improve their football skills or achieve a vocational goal.
Our health walks are to encourage people to take part in exercise on a regular basis. We are in the process of adding more walks on different days across the borough, eventually giving people the opportunity to walk on any day of the week and as regularly as they wish to.
Langthgorne Park walk, every Wednesday 11.00am, meet at the park pavilion, Birch Grove,
Leytonstone, London E114YG.
Larkswood walk, every Monday 11.00 am. Meet in reception area at Larkswood Leisure centre, New Rd, Chingford E49EY
Cathall Leisure Centre, every Thursday 2.00 pm, meet in reception area. Cathall Rd E114LA

Leyton Leisure Lagoon, every Wednesday 11.00 am, meet in reception area, High Rd
E105AB
Kelmscott Leisure Centre, every Thursday 11.00 am, meet in reception area, Markhouse Rd
E178RN
WF Pool and Track, every Tuesday 2.00 pm, meet in reception area, Chingford Rd E175AA
Steve Embleton
Sports Development Officer
0208 496 3693 steve.embleton@walthamforest.gov.uk
1) The Heathcote Table Tennis Club, is an Equal Opportunities club which welcomes everyone, regardless of gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
A friendly club open all year round looking to invite along anyone interested in playing table tennis from beginner to league players. Bats and balls can be provided along with some informal coaching. We are based at
St Edmund's Church Hall,
216 Chingford Mount Rd,
Chingford Mount,
London, E4 8JL
To get in touch, contact Fred Alldritt as follows:
Email: ttc.heathcote@gmail.com
Phone: 020 8524 3718 or 077198 75880
Or just turn up at the club in person during opening hours
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Sunday 17:00 - 21:00

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Tuesday 19.45 - 23:00
Closed Bank Holiday Mondays.
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642 Forest Road
WalthamstowE17 3EF
Saturday
10.00am – 1.30pm
Contact 020 8509 4600
Email cso@forestymca.org.uk
Website forestymca.org.uk
3)
Leyton Sixth Form College
100 Essex Road
Leyton
E10 6EG
Wednesday
8.00pm-10.00pm
Contact 020 8555 6357
Email tatenduk@yahoo.co.uk
4)Table Tennis club :
Forest Community Centre
Guildford road
Walthamstow
London E17
Meets every Wednesday 8-10 pm –
New members welcome details : Ray Massey – 0208 524 4289

Embassy Snooker & Social Club
2-4 High Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, London E17 7LD
Category: Snooker, Billiard s & Pool Halls
Contact details 0208 5202414
Rileys Snooker Club
Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, London E17 4SD
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details
0208 5208601
Wanstead Snooker Centre
157 High Street, Wanstead, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, London E11 2RL
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details : 0208 9894384
Pockets
619 High Road, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, London E11 4PA
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details 0208 5393437
Frames Pool Club
74 St James's Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, London E17 7PE
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details
0208 5213565
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74 St. James's Street, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, London E17 7PE
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details 0208 5215554

Yates's Snooker Club
164 Railway Arches, Midland Road, Leyton, Waltham Forest, London E10 6JT
Category: Snooker, Billiards & Pool Halls
Contact details 0208 5566455
Silverthorne Bowls Club
Contact 020 8531 6619
Email juneexec1@hotmail.com
Inks Green
Ropers Avenue
Essex
E4 9EJ
Outdoor Bowling
(April to
September)
Indoor Bowling
(October to March)
Wadham Bowling Club
Contact 020 8527 9611
Email derek.baptie@yahoo.co.uk
Walthamstow Borough Bowls Club
Contact 020 8531 2200
Wadham Lodge
Kitchener Road
E17 4JP
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17
Outdoor Bowling
(April to
September)
Indoor Bowling
(October to March)
Outdoor Bowling
(April to
September)
Indoor Bowling
(October to March)

Concessionary Cinema tickets if you are on DLA /Cinemas near
Waltham Forest
If you suffer from either physical or mental health problems and are receiving
- Disability Allowance / Personal Independence payments or Attendance allowance you may be able to get 2 tickets for the price of one to allow a friend /companion /carer to support and accompany you on a trip to the cinema . Please note you do not have to have a physical health problem to qualify for a card that will give this concession – if you have a mental illness and get DLA you will also be eligible
Full details can be obtained The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card
Website.( www.cea.co.uk
) The CEA are responsible for issuing is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. Terms and Conditions of use apply which can be downloaded by clicking here . Or go to .( www.cea.co.uk
)
The card is valid for 1 year from the date of issue for cards issued since
March 2009.
Printed application forms are available from cinemas across the UK supporting this card.
You can download an application form to print out or go to .( www.cea.co.uk
) and fill in.
We are unable to provide application forms by post.
To apply for the card you will need submit proof to show that you meet one or more of the following criteria: a) Be in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance,
Personal Independence Payment, or Armed Forces Independence Payment. b) Be a registered blind person.
You will also need to supply a passport-sized photo with your application to appear on the card.
A processing fee of £5.50 is chargeable per card. This is to be sent along with the completed application.
If you wish to search for participating cinemas please click here .( . www.cea.co.uk
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For information and frequently asked questions about the scheme please click here . .( www.cea.co.uk
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If you have any difficulty, please contact CEA us at the address below:
The Card Network
Network House
St Ives Way
Sandycroft
CH5 2QS
Tel: 0845 123 1292
Fax: 0845 123 1296
Minicom / Text phone: 0845 123 1297
Cinemas near Waltham Forest
Stratford picture House
Salway road
Stratford Centre ( close to Stratford Theatre )
E15 1BX
Tel 0871 902 5740 www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/stratford_London
South woodford Odeon
60/64 High road
South Woodford
Tel 0871 22 44 007 www.odeon.co.uk
Cinema Club in Waltham Forest : Mcguffin Film and TV Society
Run various screenings for film buffs throughout the year as well as other events for eg Film quiz @ 8pm on the first Saturday of the month at the Rose and Crown 55 Hoe street Walthamstow E17 – Full details
Visit : www.mcguffin.info
Email : thecmcguffins@hotmail.com
Write to McGuffin Club c/o 458 Hoe street
Walthamstow E17 9AH ( enclose SAE)

Using libraries in Waltham Forest
Libraries are much more than a place where books are stored. They provide everyone with access to knowledge, culture and information. They are an ideal place to study or relax. They offer a wide range of books, free Internet access, and free WiFi (Walthamstow, Leytonstone,
Hale End and North Chingford, Leyton and Lea Bridge libraries) access.
There are 8 libraries in Waltham Forest.
Library Plus libraries
The 'Library Plus' libraries are open 7 days a week. As well as offering books and free internet access, visitors can make enquiries about Council services. Housing and Benefits advice will be available through pre-booked appointments.
The opening hours, address and contact information together with regular activities can be found on the following links:
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Leyton Library
Leytonstone Library
North Chingford Library
Walthamstow Library
Library Local libraries
The ‘Library Local’ branches are open for 30 hours a week and offer a wide range of books and free Internet access.
The opening hours, address and contact information together with regular activities can be found on the following links:
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Hale End Library
Higham Hill Library
Lea Bridge Library
Wood Street Library
Library Opening hours

Hale End Library
Castle Avenue, Highams Park E4 9QD
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Higham Hill Library
North Countess Road, Walthamstow E17 5HS
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Lea Bridge Library
Lea Bridge Road, Leyton E10 7HU
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Leytonstone Library
6 Church Lane, Leytonstone E11 1HG
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12–4pm
North Chingford Library
The Green, Chingford E4 7EN
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12–4pm
Walthamstow Library High Street Walthamstow E17 7JN
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 10am–4pm
Wood Street Library
Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4AA
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm

Sidmouth House (January only)
25 Sidmouth Road, Leyton E10 5QZ
Monday–Friday: 4.30–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12–4pm
Leyton Youth Centre (January only)
Crawley Road, Leyton E10 6PY
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12–4pm
Leyton Library (From March 2014)
High Road, Leyton E10 5QH
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Follow us on Twitter @wflibs Sunday: 12–4pm
Computer and Internet access
Computer hire
Use of computers is free in all Waltham Forest libraries:
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Free Internet access at all our libraries opening a gateway to the world of online information at even our smallest branch
Computer hire is available at all our libraries giving you access to Microsoft
Office software including Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
Libraries operate a booking system and computers may be booked by the hour.
Contact your local library for available time slots
Online Resources access to a wide range of online resources for both information and education. Titles include Know UK, Newsbank - full text of 12 daily newspapers and Encyclopaedia Britannica
Free WiFi hotspots at the library
Free wireless hotspots are a fast, reliable wireless broadband connection to the internet is available for everyone to use throughout the library. All you

need to use the service is a laptop, PDA or mobile phone with built in WLAN capability or an added WiFi card.
WiFi is available at:
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Leytonstone Library
Leyton Library
Lea Bridge Library
Hale End Library
North Chingford Library
How do I use the WiFi access at the library?
Step 1: What you need
You will need a laptop, PDA or mobile phone with built in WLAN capability such as Intel Centrino or an added WiFi card. We support Windows,
Macintosh and other operating systems.
Step 2: Get connected
Launch your browser, insert any web address and you will be automatically directed to the Waltham Forest Libraries wireless homepage.
Step 3: Login
Complete the online registration form and you will be issued with a username and password which you will be able to use to login straight away.
Help?
An information sheet is available at the library counter providing details for accessing the wireless internet.
For information and frequently asked questions about the scheme please click here . .( www.cea.co.uk
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1)Waltham Forest Voluntary action- Volunteering in WF
Mainstream service to help people access volunteering opportunities in
Waltham Forest.
Eligibility criteria : Maintream volunteering service for anyone ready to access volunteering opportunities
Referral Process and contact info
Resource Hub ( central) 1 Russell road Leyton E10 7ES
Tel : 0208 558 3614 Email : info@voluntaryaction-wf.org.uk
Website www.voluntaryaction.net
2) WWW.do-it.org.uk – National volunteer database
A national database providing a mainstream on line service to help people access volunteering opportunities nationally
Eligibility criteria : Dependant on skills required for individual volunteer role advertised
Referral Process /contact info : Apply on the do it online website or alternatively via direct contact with organisation offering volunteer role .
Website : www.do-it.org
3) Forest Recycling Project – Volunteers
Offers volunteering in “Green office”: Paper collection/sorting/delivery
/shredding. “Organic clear” : Horticultural volunteer roles . “Paint shop”: Paint collection sorting/mixing sales
“Re-use IT” computer refurbishment /data removal/hardware check.
Eligibility
– none stated but publicity indicates they are keen on offering supported volunteering opportunities to people with disabilities including mental illness
Referral process contact info ; FRP 2 Bakers Ave Walthamstow E17 9AW
Tel: 0208 539 3856 Website : www.frponline.org.uk

4) Hornbeam Centre – Eco Volunteering
Eco – volunteering opportunities initiative with the aim of becoming the best source of ethical well supported volunteering opportunities in London. To support volunteers who wish to give time to activities that have an environmental focus
Eligibility : Open to all
Referral and contact info : 458 Hoe Street Walthamstow E17 9AH
Tel: 0208 558 6880 Email: volunteering@hornbeam.org.uk
Website : www.hornbeam
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org.uk
5) Green Gym – TVC – Conservation volunteers
Green Gym was launched in Waltham Forest to improve the environment and the health of the local community by engaging people from all walks of life in practical conservation and environmental volunteering
Eligibility : Open to all
Referral Process and contact info : Contact TCV 1A Connaught Close Lea
Bridge road Leyton E10 7QS
Tel : 0208 533 8022 or gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk
– Website: www.tcv.org.uk
6) Organic Lea
Volunteering opportunities for those willing to make a regular commitment .
Volunteer start dates take place on the 1 st Tuesday and 3 rd Friday of the month . Volunteers are eligible to join the co-op once they satisfy the membership criteria
Eligibility : Open to all
Referral and contact details : jo@organiclea.org.uk
: Hawkwood Nursery
Hawkwood Crescent , Chingford London E4 7UH Tel: 0208 524 4994 Website www.organiclea.org.uk
7) Whipps Cross Hospital – Volunteers needed
A range of volunteer roles available from “ Meeters and greeters “ to administrative roles . On the ward befriending and the mobile library service enables volunteers to gain direct patient contact experience

Eligibility : No previous experience necessary but a sixth month commitment of one day per week is required
Contact details : Drop in to Volunteers in Partnership at Junction 1 hospital main entrance off Whipps Cross road . Email
Chandra.vansadia@bartshealth.nhs.uk
Tel no : 0208 535 6772 or 0208 539
5522 ext no 5615

Pathways to Employment
1) Richmond Fellowship Waltham Forest Employment
Service
Who we are:
Established in 1996, the employment support service in Waltham Forest began as a trio of advisors and has expanded over the years to become the large service today that is well-respected and trusted by health professionals and clients.
We offer employment support to people who wish to return to work after recovering from mental health problems. Our advisors work closely with community mental health teams and secondary care to support people with enduring mental health problems who are highly motivated to return to work.
In addition, we offer support to people who are employed, but risk losing their jobs because of work-related stress or other mental health problems.
Clients receive expert support from our qualified advisors in all areas of employment
- job search, applications, CVs, interview skills, training and career advice.
We offer job retention support for clients who are in work and experiencing mental health problems that lead to absence or poor performance. We also give advice and support for employers to help them understand and support their employees.
How we work:
Our clients receive one-to-one advice and guidance sessions from their own employment advisor. They get a personalised service which helps them identify their goals and plan effective ways of achieving them. The advisor supports, encourages and motivates them until they achieve their aims.
We work closely with local health services, education and training providers, volunteer centres, employers and Jobcentre Plus to ensure that each person has support tailored to meet their individual needs and goals.

What we achieve:
During 2010 - 2011 our employment team supported 90 people who had aspirations to return to employment or training and several of them gained paid work. Our job retention team supported 75 people and 95% of them were able to maintain their employment.
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Address:
19 Mansfield Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 3BA
United Kingdom
Ros Hatt - locality manager
Service Type:
Employment
WalthamForestES@RichmondFellowship.org.uk
020 85149654
How to apply:
Our service is available to people who live or work in Waltham Forest. Most of our clients are referred to us through their GP, psychiatrist, social worker, occupational therapist or other health professional.
To make a referral or to get more information call us on 020 8536 9936.
2) Ellingham Employment project
Head Office5-11
Ellingham Road
Leytonstone
London
E15 2AU
0208 519 52340208 925 9432
Bourne CourtSuite 21
Bourne Court
Southend Road
Woodford Green
London
IG8 8HD
0208 550 8415

Ellingham provides a comprehensive vocational service which includes detailed evaluation and assessment procedures, accredited vocational training programmes, work experience and supported employment placement opportunities.
You are dealing with one of the premier vocational and supported employment services in the east London area as well as a team of dedicated professionals who have gained considerable experience and expertise in this field of work.
We are experts in the area of vocational guidance counselling, and training of people with learning disabilities. Some of our staff also have a business/commercial background, and are therefore very conscious of both the needs of yourselves as employers, and the vocational needs of our clients.
We actively seek work experience or supported employment placements for those clients who have shown a furthering commitment to extend their potential for employment opportunities as we as having a realistic concept of the work of work generally.
Our experience has shown that many of our clients many not interview as well as their fellow applicants. However, as managers with interviewing experience know, the skills required to interview well are often very different from the skills required to perform the job you are interviewing for. Therefore, we encourage employers to incorporate a work experience element to the selection process, to asses our clients ability.
Each client has a valuable skills and abilities. By focusing on what they can do, rather than what they cannot, real jobs are found with employers. This not only means employment and income, but independence, a sense of self worth and the chance to live their lives as integrated members of society.

A peer support group for people who hear voices. It is facilitated by Victoria
Messenbird and Hannah Schwartzman, who are both voice-hearers themselves.
Group meest weekly on a Friday, between 10:30hrs - 12:30hrs. Although there is usually a waiting list to join
Meetings take place at
Harmony Hall
10 Truro Road
Walthamstow
E17 7BY
(next door to Crest, off Walthamstow market)
Contact details :
Tel: 07554 545107
Email: hschwartzman@talktalk.net
Linked useful websites
www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Mental health problems are common - but nearly nine out of ten people who experience them say they face stigma and discrimination as a result. This can be even worse than the symptoms themselves. Time to Change is England's biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.

http://www.mind.org.uk/
Mind helps people take control of their mental health.
We do this by providing high-quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health for everyone.
Helpline Tel No: 0114 271 8210 http://www.hearing-voices.org/
If you hear voices HVN can help - we are committed to helping people who hear voices. Our reputation is growing as the limitations of a solely medical approach to voices become better known. Psychiatry refers to hearing voices as 'auditory hallucinations' but our research shows that there are many explanations for hearing voices. Many people begin to hear voices as a result of extreme stress or trauma.
We offer information, support and understanding to people who hear voices and those who support them.
This site was
www.patient.co.uk
– A source of information that is used by GP’s to support the advice they give on the purposes /side effects of a whole range of drugs . Visit the website go to the search area and type in the medication you have been prescribed to obtain the relevant information leaflet www.mind.org.uk
– A national charity that campaigns on mental health issues . Visit their website, go to search and type in “ Medication” and it

will take you to a range of information information items on medication used to treat various mental illnesses
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