NOVA Community Competitors

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 9,200 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes, Surrey and areas beyond. We provide a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. We are here to provide support for people through every stage of life. Our catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence. We are committed to providing services that need the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.

We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn, and make choices. We’re a leading social enterprise, designing and delivering health and social care services in the fields of substance use, mental health, learning disability, autism, acquired brain injury, sexual health, homelessness, healthy lifestyles, and employment. Building on 60 years of experience, we have expertise in providing innovative, integrated support in a range of places including people’s homes, workplaces, communities, and specialist settings. We currently work in over 270 locations across England, empowering those we support to improve their health and wellbeing, learn, and bring about positive change in their lives.

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