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The 812 accessible bus service runs between Hoxton and the Angel along roads such as Bath Street, Packington Street, the Sainsbury's supermarket in Islington, Percy Circus, Skinner Street (for Exmouth Market), Old Street (Golden Lane) and Dufferin Street.        The service runs Monday to Friday (except…

The Accept Consortium consists of Women's Therapy Centre, Nafsiyat, Maya Centre and ICAP combined. Whilst retaining their own individual identities and services, the four members aim to work collaboratively to support the development of psychotherapy services in London to ensure the most vulnerable and excluded…

The Access Service is the 'front door' to adult social services providing information, advice and care support for people with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, older people, their friends or family. We are the team to contact for all initial enquiries about social care, including safeguarding…

Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of your needs.

Action for Blind People is now part of the RNIB

Action for ME’s mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Action for M.E. offers support and information to people affected by…

We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud. People are scammed, ripped off or conned everyday and we want this to stop. We believe that we can beat fraud if we talk about it.The service is run by the National Fraud Authority –…

Action Space supports the development of artists with learning disabilities and creates innovative projects for people with learning disabilities to engage with the visual arts.Action Space runs a number of weekly Studio Project for adults with learning disabilities at the Cockpit Arts Studio in Holborn,…

From cookery classes, computer sessions or a cuppa and a chat, we’ve lots to offer over 50s. Meet new people, try new things, keep connected and improve the quality of your later life. Hosted by Age UK Islington, all over the borough – many are…

Do you lack confidence in going out, or aren’t sure how to find a class or group that is right for you?  Our Activity Partners will help you find the right activity for you and go along with you to help you break the ice.…

Adelaide Care Ltd is a Domiciliary Care provider aimed at supporting people with learning disabilities that have complex needs in their own home and to provide independence through the provision of personal and social care including, eating and drinking, washing and bathing, dressing and undressing, going…

Adfam is the only national umbrella organisation working specifically with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Our final goal is that no family member in need of support should go without it. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for families…

To transform the lives of people with a disability or mental health condition by providing the best quality housing and support  services - to enable them to live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.  

To transform the lives of people with a disability or mental health condition by providing the best quality housing and support  services - to enable them to live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We offer…

Help on hand 24 hours a day.The Age UK Personal Alarm Service gives users the freedom to live independently in their own home, safe in the knowledge that if there is an accident or they have a fall, they can get help quickly.Personal alarms offer…

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of…

Asperger London Area Group ALAG is a monthly support group for adults with high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome living in the Greater London area. The meetings are based in Islington and referrals come from any service or indivuals can self-refer.  

Alcoholics Anonymous provides confidential help, 365 days a year, to people who are alcoholic or who have a drinking problem. AA provides personal local contacts, and introduction to the 4,200 local AA groups that meet weekly in the UK, of which over 820 are in…

All in Islington has detailed information about sport and physical activity for disabled people in Islington. It shows weekly sessions and sports clubs for disabled people, and has accessibility information for the borough’s leisure centres.

Allied Healthcare is one of the largest care and support providers in the UK, working on behalf of local authorities, the NHS, the independent and charity sector and individuals themselves. We are able to provide care and support to anyone of any age and ability:…

The Alzheimer's Society is a registered charity providing services and support to individuals, families and carers effected by dementia and Alzheimers. It provides a range of services including: - Singing for the Brain  Tuesdays 10.30 – 12.30 Hargrave Community Centre, Hargrave Road, London N19 5SP…

Acute psychiatric unit for male adults who have a range of mental health problems.

Worship Service 11am Sunday school for Adults and Teens (ages 11-18) 9.45am Sunday School for childrwn 2-10 during the 11am Worship service Dedicated childcare available throughout the morning. The Soup Kitchen provides free meals and clothing for the homeless/marginally homeless, available 10am to 12pm, Monday…

This service aims to help anyone whose difficulties are such that they require an assessment or treatment in hospital for a period of time. This could be either as an informal patient or, where necessary, under a section of the 1983 Mental Health Act. Placing someone…

The animal welfare service can give help or advice about the care of animals. The service also investigates complaints about stray dogs, dangerous dogs and animal cruelty.To report an animal that may have been abandoned in a property, or a suspected incident of animal cruelty,…

Reporting Anti-social behaviour (ASB) If you are a victim of or have witnessed an incident of anti-social behaviour you should report it to your area housing office. This can be done in person, online, by telephone, email or in writing.Anti-social behaviour online reporting form During…

Anxiety UK is a user-led charity for those suffering from anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, phobias, obsessive/compulsive disorders, social anxiety and other associated anxiety disorders. We provide a helpline service offering information, support and understanding, run by sufferers and ex-sufferers of anxiety disorders. We provide…

HCPC registered Art Psychotherapists offering services to adoption support and in education (including early years and FE colleges). Our service can be delivered at accessible venues appropriate to the client e.g. schools, contact centres, health or community settings. Short-term and long-term art therapy as individual…

There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s 10 million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way. From high quality information and support to empower you to take control of your arthritis, to campaigning for change…Arthritis Care is here…

Au Struck is an evening social group for adults 18+ with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. The group is very relaxed and fun and each week we hang out and relax in the centre and play pool, table tennis or board…

Beat is the leading UK charity for anyone affected by an eating disorder. Beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association, and we continue to build on the strong foundations of the past 20 years of work.Eating disorders are a serious mental illness affecting 1.6…

We provide disabled transportation to children and vulnerable adults with escorts if required. We have MPVs, transporters and saloon cars that are adapted for wheelchairs. We also offer NVQ Level 2 Road Transport training with PATS, MIDAS and Disability Awareness.

Better Lives is an integrated adult substance misuse service delivered by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with WDP and Blenheim. We offer a free and confidential support service for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems. Our specialist team…

Specialist refuge for women with learning disabilities who might also have additional/ complex needs. 24 hour support and safeguarding for vulnerable women who are experiencing physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

The Bladder and Bowel Foundation (B&BF) is the UK wide charity for people with bladder and bowel control problems.  B&BF provides information and support services, including a confidential helpline, for anyone affected by these conditions as well as their families, carers and healthcare professionals.  B&Bf…

Blessing Agencies Ltd   is Care QualityCommussion (CQC) registered Domiciliary care Agency base in London in Bourought of  Islington. We deliver  a needs based provider of superior, flexible and tailored domiciliary care and support. We recognise people as individuals and offer choice and opportunity to enable…

Blind Veterans UK is the national organisation for blind and vision impaired ex-Service men and women. Regardless of how a veteran lost their sight, or when they served, Blind Veterans UK will provide free, lifelong support to help them and their families adjust to life with sight loss.The…

BlindAid (formerly known Metropolitan Society for the Blind)  is a registered charity helping visually impaired people in London. Our visiting service provides blind and partially sighted people with friendly, social contact in the comfort of their own homes.As well as providing company and conversation our visitors…

The Blue Badge Scheme allows you free parking for short periods when you are with your disabled child and/or adult. The scheme is administered by the local authority which deals with applications and issues badges. There are lots of rules about when and where you…

Blue Popies Care and Support Services is a small domiciliary care agency providing befriending services and support with personal care to people living in their own homes. The service has been operating since July 2013, and supports people living in the City of London and…

The Brain and Spine Information service is run by nurses who have specialised in brain and spine conditions. They offer information and support via a Helpline and the website www.brainandspine.org.uk  They also produce a range of publications on different brain and spine conditions, which can be downloaded free…

Our helpline is a free and confidential service. Staffed by experienced nurses and specially trained workers with a personal or professional experience of breast cancer, we offer information and support on any aspect of breast cancer or breast health. The helpline team can also tell…

Breathe Easy groups are run by members, with help and support from the British Lung Foundation when it’s needed The Breathe Easy support group network provides support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them. Groups typically…

Breathe Stop Smoking Service is a free Camden & Islington service. Get the support that suits you best to stop smoking, including tips to stop by yourself, personalised help from a specialist advisor online or over the phone, and face-to-face support in Islington (and Camden) throughout…

With luxurious and modern facilities, Bridgeside Lodge is designed to meet the very wide and specialist needs for the long term care of both younger clients aged 18-65, particularly with Neurological and Spinal conditions, as well as the elderly client, with or without dementia. Our…

Coronavirus update If you have a family support worker they will continue to remain in contact with you during this period. If you need family support please contact: 020 7527 4343 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and email Early.Help@islington.gov.uk Practitioners wanting to refer will need…

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music therapists and a source of information, support and involvement for the general public. Music therapy is an established clinical discipline which is widely used to help people whose lives have been affected…

The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) is a dynamic organisation and art therapy is a growing profession. In the UK, Adrian Hill and Edward Adamson helped to pioneer art therapy in the 1940s and 50s. Strongly anchored in visual art practice, the art therapy profession…

British Blind Sport (BBS) is a national registered charity based in Leamington Spa. Since its beginnings as a registered charity in 1976, British Blind Sport has become the leading voice for visually impaired people (VI) in the world of sport and leisure, both at home…

The British Deaf Association is the largest Deaf-led organisation in the UK. We represent the British Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by language. We celebrate Deaf Culture, Deaf Identity and British Sign Language.