ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available. Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services.

For people sleeping out or in hostels within the borough. General health care; chronic disease management; hepatitis and HIV screening; vaccination; free condoms; referral (counselling, alcohol worker, mental health services, drug worker); information on dentistry and podiatry services; alcohol and drug advice and treatment; cervical screening; blood tests; benefits and housing advice; assistance to homeless patients in UCH; on call services at nights and weekends.

Reception 09.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday. Clinic appointments 09.00 - 17.00 Tuesday to Friday Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we do not currently offer a walk-in service. Please ring for an appointment.

Paddington Day Centre: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green, W2 1NB Pimlico Day Centre: Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT Stratford Day Centre: School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ From Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025, Crisis is running its annual Crisis at Christmas day centres. Each centre provides: Hot meals and snacks; shower facilities; toiletries; advice, information and support; free international phone calls; healthcare, podiatry and opticians; a salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care; computer access, printing and support to get online; creative sessions.

One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.

Walk-in service - first come, first served. Patients queue from 7am.

Referral-only winter night shelter and year-round NEWday centre for homeless people in Newham, with extended Advocacy services and life-skills workshops. Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-2:30pm.

Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.

Providing 120+ meals a day, six days a week at the American International Church. A consultation room allows for regular visits by mental health professionals, dentists, doctors and more.

Free, independent and impartial service on all aspects of oral health. For urgent advice: 01788 539780.

This is not a walk-in facility and access is by appointment only in daytime, and via NHS 24 in the evenings by dialling 111.

Offering classes in our Learning Centre, workshops, emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. Phone or drop-in for info on other services like Narcotics Anonymous.

Dental care for patients who are not registered with a dentist. Call: 0131 537 8801 or 0131 537 8802 If you are registered with a dentist, please contact your own surgery for advice or to arrange treatment. After 6pm, call NHS 24 on 111.

Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.

Advice, emergency treatment and routine care provided in a relaxed and friendly environment – for anyone who is drug dependent or registered homeless and who has difficulty accessing dental care. If the Spittal Street or Leith Clinics are full/closed, please visit Chalmers Dental Centre (EH3 9EW) or phone 0131 537 8801/8802 if you have an urgent dental problem.