Social Prescribing Directory
Culturally Responsive Resources for British Muslim Communities:
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1. Women's Health Resources
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Muslim Women's Network UK
Services: Mental health support, domestic abuse support, sexual health advice, breast and cervical cancer awareness campaigns
Contact: 0800 999 5786 / [email protected]
Website: www.mwnuk.co.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
HERA (Health Education and Research Association)
Services: Reproductive health education, maternal health support, women's cancer awareness
Contact: 020 7832 1988 / [email protected]
Website: www.heracentre.org
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester -
Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre
Services: Health advocacy, cancer support groups, mental health counseling
Contact: 020 8969 2292 / [email protected]
Website: www.al-hasaniya.org.uk
Areas Covered: London (particularly Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster) -
Muslim Bereavement Support Service
Services: Bereavement counseling, support groups for women who have lost children or family members
Contact: 020 3468 7333 / [email protected]
Website: www.mbss.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Leicester, Bradford -
Muslim Women's Council
Services: Health workshops, breast cancer awareness, maternal health support
Contact: 01274 223 230 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimwomenscouncil.org.uk
Areas Covered: Bradford, Leeds, West Yorkshire
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2. Mental Health Resources
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Inspirited Minds
Services: Faith-sensitive mental health support, counseling, workshops
Contact: 0330 094 8549 / [email protected]
Website: www.inspiritedminds.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Youth Helpline
Services: Mental health support for young Muslims, crisis intervention
Contact: 0808 808 2008 / [email protected]
Website: www.myh.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Sakoon Islamic Counselling Service
Services: Faith-based counseling, family therapy, bereavement support
Contact: 07518 020 008 / [email protected]
Website: www.sakoon.co.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Online services nationwide -
The Lateef Project
Services: Mental health awareness, suicide prevention, counseling
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.thelateefproject.org
Areas Covered: London, Midlands, Online services nationwide -
Muslim Community Helpline
Services: Emotional support, mental health referrals, domestic abuse support
Contact: 020 8904 8193 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimcommunityhelpline.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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3. Cancer Support
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Cancer Equality
Services: Support for BAME communities affected by cancer, culturally appropriate information
Contact: 020 7241 6665 / [email protected]
Website: www.cancerequality.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester -
Macmillan Muslim Support Group
Services: Cancer support groups specifically for Muslim patients and families
Contact: 0808 808 0000 (Macmillan main line – ask for Muslim support groups)
Website: Macmillan Support Groups
Areas Covered: Various locations across the UK including London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester -
Muslim Council of Britain Health Network
Services: Cancer awareness campaigns, health education
Contact: 0845 26 26 786 / [email protected]
Website: www.mcb.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
BMECP Health & Social Care
Services: Cancer support for minority ethnic communities including Muslims
Contact: 01273 600 885 / [email protected]
Website: www.bmecp.org.uk
Areas Covered: Brighton & Hove, Sussex
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4. Housing Support
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Muslim Housing Association
Services: Affordable housing, housing advice, temporary accommodation
Contact: 020 8847 9191 / [email protected]
Website: www.mha.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester -
Bahay Housing Association
Services: Housing support for BAME communities including Muslims
Contact: 020 7939 0280 / [email protected]
Website: www.bahayhousing.org
Areas Covered: London, particularly East London -
Al-Khair Foundation Housing Support
Services: Emergency housing, refugee housing support
Contact: 03000 999 786 / [email protected]
Website: www.alkhair.org
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Glasgow -
Shelter (with Muslim community outreach workers)
Services: Housing advice, legal support, emergency accommodation
Contact: 0808 800 4444 / [email protected]
Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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5. Financial Support
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National Zakat Foundation
Services: Financial assistance, hardship grants, education grants
Contact: 03333 123 123 / [email protected]
Website: www.nzf.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Islamic Relief UK
Services: Poverty relief, emergency financial assistance, food banks
Contact: 0121 622 0622 / [email protected]
Website: www.islamic-relief.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Aid
Services: Financial assistance, emergency relief, education support
Contact: 020 7377 4200 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimaid.org
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Charities Forum
Services: Network of Muslim charities providing financial support
Contact: 020 7078 7120 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimcharitiesforum.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Al-Mizan Charitable Trust
Services: Hardship grants, education support, emergency assistance
Contact: 020 8903 8553 / [email protected]
Website: www.almizantrust.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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6. Food Access & Nutrition
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Sufra NW London
Services: Food bank, hot meals, cooking classes with culturally appropriate foods
Contact: 020 3441 1335 / [email protected]
Website: www.sufra-nwlondon.org.uk
Areas Covered: North West London -
Islamic Food Bank Network
Services: Halal food provision, emergency food parcels
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.islamicfoodbank.org.uk
Areas Covered: Multiple locations across the UK -
Muslim Hands UK
Services: Food banks, community kitchens, Ramadan food distribution
Contact: 0115 911 7222 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimhands.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
The Felix Project
Services: Food distribution, surplus food redistribution
Contact: 020 3034 4350 / [email protected]
Website: www.thefelixproject.org
Areas Covered: London
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7. Education & Employment Support
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CATCH (Centre for Access to Training and Career Help)
Services: Employment support, CV writing, interview skills
Contact: 020 8648 5237 / [email protected]
Website: www.catchuk.org
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham -
MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development)
Services: Employability workshops, skills training, education support
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.mend.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
The Muslim Women's Skills Development Network
Services: Training programs, career advice, mentoring
Contact: 0161 273 4547 / [email protected]
Website: www.mwsdn.org.uk
Areas Covered: Manchester, North West England -
Muslim Council of Britain Talent Development
Services: Professional development, skills training, networking
Contact: 0845 26 26 786 / [email protected]
Website: www.mcb.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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8. Youth Services
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The Aziz Foundation
Services: Educational scholarships, mentoring for young Muslims
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.azizfoundation.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Youth Helpline
Services: Crisis support, mental health advice, educational guidance
Contact: 0808 808 2008 / [email protected]
Website: www.myh.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Maslaha Youth Projects
Services: Health education, sports programs, creative arts
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.maslaha.org
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham -
Muslim Scout Fellowship
Services: Youth development, outdoor activities, community service
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.muslimscouts.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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9. Elderly Care
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Age UK BAME Outreach (with Muslim community workers)
Services: Elderly support, befriending, advocacy
Contact: 0800 678 1602 / [email protected]
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Elder Care
Services: Home care, day centers, social activities
Contact: 020 8903 8553 / [email protected]
Website: www.muslimeldercare.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester -
Islamic Care Network
Services: Elderly support, dementia care, end of life support
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.islamiccarenetwork.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Midlands
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10. Disability Support
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MDUK (Muslim Disability UK)
Services: Disability support, accessibility advocacy, community integration
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.mduk.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim Council of Britain Disability Network
Services: Accessible mosques campaign, disability advocacy
Contact: 0845 26 26 786 / [email protected]
Website: www.mcb.org.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
SNOOP (Special Needs Objective Outreach Project)
Services: Support for Muslim families with disabled children
Contact: 01274 292 126 / [email protected]
Website: www.snoop.org.uk
Areas Covered: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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11. Legal & Immigration Support
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Muslim Legal Support Centre
Services: Free legal advice, immigration support, discrimination cases
Contact: 0800 587 8996 / [email protected]
Website: www.mlsc.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, Birmingham, Manchester -
Migrant & Refugee Communities Forum
Services: Immigration advice, refugee support, community integration
Contact: 020 8964 4815 / [email protected]
Website: www.mrcf.org.uk
Areas Covered: London -
Muslim Women's Network Legal Helpline
Services: Legal advice for Muslim women, domestic abuse cases, immigration
Contact: 0800 999 5786 / [email protected]
Website: www.mwnuk.co.uk
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK)
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12. Domestic Abuse Support
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Aanchal Women's Aid
Services: Domestic abuse support, emergency accommodation, counseling
Contact: 0845 451 2547 / [email protected]
Website: www.aanchal.org.uk
Areas Covered: London, East England -
Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre
Services: Domestic abuse support, counseling, legal advice
Contact: 0808 801 0301 / [email protected]
Website: www.mwrc.org.uk
Areas Covered: Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee) -
SAHELI Women's Resource Centre
Services: Domestic abuse support, counseling, legal advice for South Asian women including Muslims
Contact: 0161 945 4187 / [email protected]
Website: www.saheli.org.uk
Areas Covered: Manchester, North West England -
Ashiana Network
Services: Domestic violence support, forced marriage support, refuge accommodation
Contact: 020 8539 0427 / [email protected]
Website: www.ashiana.org.uk
Areas Covered: London
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13. Interfaith & Community Cohesion
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The Inclusive Mosque Initiative
Services: Inclusive prayer spaces, community dialogue, health promotion
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.inclusivemosque.org
Areas Covered: London, Bristol, Glasgow -
Faith Matters
Services: Community cohesion projects, hate crime reporting, integration support
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.faith-matters.org
Areas Covered: Nationwide (UK) -
Muslim-Jewish Forum
Services: Interfaith dialogue, community projects, health initiatives
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.muslimjewish.org.uk
Areas Covered: Manchester, London
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