Conversation Café

What is the Conversation Café?

  • The Conversation Café is a safe, welcoming drop-in session. It is a chance for all residents to meet our friendly staff and partners. Vulnerable people and those with disabilities can visit us. We especially encourage unpaid carers to visit us for a chat and a cup of tea.

When you join us at the Conversation Café, we can help you:

  • Access information online.
  • Create your online account. This is called the MyHarrow Account. You can report issues online, manage your Council Tax and housing.
  • Get support from our partners and charities.

When can I attend the Conversation Café?

  • St Peter's Church. Every Tuesday 10.00am – 2.00pm. Sumner Road, West Harrow, HA1 4BX.
  • Red Brick Café. Every Wednesday 10.30am – 1.30pm. Wealdstone Centre, 38 – 40 High Street, HA3 7AE
  • North Harrow Community Library. Every Wednesday 2pm – 5pm. North harrow Community Library. 429 – 433 Pinner Road, North Harrow, HA1 4HN.

Fancy a cuppa with a copper?

The Safer Neighbourhood Policing team will be joining us. This is a chance to discuss any policing matter over a nice cup of tea or coffee. Come along on these dates:

  • Wednesday, 22nd January. North Harrow Community Library.
  • Wednesday, 29th January. North Harrow Community Library.
  • Wednesday, 29th January. Red Brick Café.
  • Wednesday, 5th February. North Harrow Community Library.
  • Wednesday, 12th February. North Harrow Community Library.
  • Wednesday, 19th February. Red Brick Café.
  • Tuesday, 25th February. St Peter's Church.
  • Wednesday, 26th February. North Harrow Community Library.
  • Wednesday 19th March. Red Brick Café.
  • Tuesday, 25th March. St Peter's Church.
  • Wednesday 9th April. Red Brick Café.
  • Tuesday, 29th April. St Peter's Church.
  • Wednesday 7th May. Red Brick Café.
  • Tuesday, 27th May. St Peter's Church.

Vaccinations and Health Conversations

We will be joined by NHS staff on the following dates:

  • Tuesday ,11th February. St Peter's Church
  • Wednesday, 19th February. North Harrow Community Library

Flu vaccinations will be available to those who are eligible.

They will be having conversations with anyone who is over 18. Topics will include:

  • Blood glucose checks
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Immunisations signposting
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) checks
  • Smoking and alcohol conversations
  • General health and wellbeing conversations

Forms

We cannot help residents with any forms. This includes benefits and housing. These organisations may help you:

  • If you have a disability, contact HAD. You can call them on 020 8861 9920.
  • If you are homeless or are at risk of losing your home, visit the Housing Needs Team. They are located at Sheldon House, Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2FB. You can call them on 020 8424 1093.
  • If you need help with benefits and Council Tax, call 020 8901 2610 if you prefer to speak to someone.

Hosting a community event in Harrow?

If you are hosting an event in Harrow, invite the Conversation Café team to join you! We can provide advice and support to Harrow residents. For more information, email conversation.cafe@harrow.gov.uk.

Help us reach more people

If you have a place such as a noticeboard or shopfront, you can help us reach more people by putting up one of our posters:

Download the Conversation Café Poster