Thursday 1.30-3pm, 6 January to 10 February, or 9 June to 7 July 2022, 6 weeks programme (must be booked)
Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they…
Come along to meet other new parents and take part in topic based discussions. This group is supported by a Family Health Advisor. Booking essential - contact us to book your place! Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they…
Meet with our breastfeeding supporters to talk through all your questions about feeding and caring for your newborn when he or she arrives. It's an interactive session that's a bit different every time, depending on what you particularly want to know, rather than a formal…
Wednesday, 27 April, 18 May, 15 June and 20 July 2022, 1.30-2.30pm
Join an accredited First Aid trainer online, to further develop your understanding of basic First Aid and how to support your child in the event of an accident. Content includes minor burns, choking and resuscitation. Booking essential
One off online workshops for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Booking essential - contact us to book your place!
Join us to find out how mindfulness could help bring some calm to family life. A free NHS workshop for parents with children aged 1 to 5 years. All sessions take place on ZOOM, contact us to book, you will be sent a link 24…
Bright Start Priority Early Learning places are for children who are in need and identified as being a priority by Islington Children’s Services, Whittington Health, early education providers and other health and early help professionals. Children in these places are fully integrated with their peers…
No booking is needed for indoor or outdoor activities. However numbers may be limited in line with current COVID guidelines. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines. Bemerton Children's Centre,5 February, March, 7 May and…
A small specialist group for two and three year olds with Social and Communication needs and their families. Sessions focus on engaging children in a stimulating activity to promote their learning and development. Invitation only; booking essential, speak to local Bright Start support workers. Covid-19…
Special Time: Bright Start Online workshop for parents and carers of children aged between 18 months and 3.5 years. Run by the Speech and Language Therapy Team. Play and interaction is essential for language development. This 2 part workshop will share key strategies you can…
Tuesday, 1.30-2.30pm, 21 February to 14 April - then 1.30-3pm 19 April 22 July 2022
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Join Bright Start Islington for a stay and play session for families with children, under 1 year old, and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas.…
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Thursday, 3-4.30pm. until 14 April , then 19 April to 22 July 2022
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Thursday and Friday 10-11.30am 19 April to 22 July, 2022
Join us to: Play Meet other parents Find about more about Bright Start activities and services Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply with government guidelines.
One off workshop for parents with a baby aged 4-6 months. Get information and tips on how to start your baby on solid food and answers to any questions you may have. Call or email to book. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been…
Monday 1.30-3pm, Wednesday 9.30-11am, 19 April to 22 July 2022
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
Britannia Movers International have grown to become one of the UK's largest and most reputable removal firms. With over 40 offices around the UK, and our head office based in London, we have the experience and man-power to assist with removals in the Islington area. …
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…
LearnEnglish is a free site that will help you learn and practise your English online. LearnEnglish comes to you from the British Council, the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. LearnEnglish has three sections: LearnEnglish Central - English for everybody. LearnEnglish Kids…
Since the BDA was founded in 1890, its primary purpose has been the status and recognition of the Deaf Community and British Sign Language (BSL) in the United Kingdom. The cornerstones of the BDA are: Language Community Identity Heritage of Deaf people Representation of Deaf…
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.
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) campaigns for a dyslexia friendly society where barriers to dyslexic people do not exist. The BDA works to ensure that ALL people with dyslexia fulfil their potential. To achieve this we need to create change, set standards and support and…
Check out the British Library's Family Activities and Events on their website. During Covid-19 restrictions you can sign up to the British Library family email. Each email will contain various activities, from storytellings, craft fun and movement inspired by sound. Please see our first email…
National charity for people in the UK with Polio and Post Polio Syndrome. Through our Central Office, we provide information, advice and other services. We have almost 50 Branches and Groups throughout the UK and also an Online Forum.
We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and in their own communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and…
The London Area Refugee Unit aims to help refugees and asylum seekers in the London Area with practical advice and support. Volunteers, supported by members of staff, deliver the following services: office based casework, orientation and women in crisis projects, emergency provisions, support for destitute…
Three years training courses leading to professional qualification in Shiatsu-Do. Short and long-term courses and classes evenings and weekends. Also A centre for Wellbeing, offering treatments in Shiatsu, Shin Tai, Seitai, Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture and Homeopathy A popular base for evening classes ranging from Yoga and…
The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping snorers and their bed partners improve their sleep, returning them again to peaceful nights together.
The British Tinnitus Association strives to be the primary source of support and information for people with tinnitus and their carers in the UK and to advocate on their behalf.We aim to encourage prevention through our educational programme and to seek effective management of tinnitus…
BTP Volunteer Police Cadets are a voluntary uniformed youth group for those aged 13-15 who are interested in making a difference to their communities. There are currently two groups - one in Birmingham and one in London (Islington) and volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged…
The Bronze Group is a multi-agency operational group which aims to prevent and reduce young people’s involvement in gang activity, group offending and violent crime through the sharing of information, and the use of resources to work with individuals and groups. The Bronze Group membership…
Monday - Friday, 12.15-6pm; Saturday, 12-2pm. No walk-in services due to Covid restrictions, call to arrange an appointment or telephone consultation
Brook provides sexual health services and advice for young people under 25. Services include, sexual health, contraception, pregnancy testing, termination referrals, counselling. Please call for an appointment.
Rainbow Units, Brownies and Girl Guide groups take place in a range of venues in Islington. For further information please contact the Islington coordinator.
BuddyHub is a modern befriending organisation that created a novel way to help older people who are experiencing or at risk of loneliness and/ or isolation. We connect a lonely or isolated Senior with up to three like-minded Buddies in their local community forming what we…
Local shop offering a delivery service for vulnerable or self-isolating customers. They take payment over the phone, but prefer the order is emailed to islington@garnash.co.uk. Please submit your address details, including postcode with your order. You can call if you don't have access to email.…
Islington Building Control delivers its service through a team of experienced and highly qualified surveyors and a group of knowledgeable and efficient technical support officers. We offer a customer-focused service, tailored to the needs of individual customers. At the beginning of your project we will assign…
Leasehold buildings insurance cover is provided by Zurich Municipal. Remember that you must make a claim within 90 days of the incident. Subletting: If you wish to sublet your property you must inform Home Ownership otherwise your insurance may be affected. If you submitted a…
Benefits You get 50% off: Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares Adult 7 Day or monthly (up to six months) Bus & Tram Passes Can I get it? You must be: Living in a London borough Aged between 18 and 60 Getting no other…
Business Debtline provides free debt advice to small businesses and people who are self-employed. Their services are available over the phone, through their website and via webchat. Business Debtline can give you advice on important business debts such as tax and business rates, and support…
Practical online resource specifically for businesses in London with advice on all kinds of topics, online business review tools to assess how your business is doing and a telephone helpline.
The Business London programme provides expert advice, training and information, including taster sessions to help you explore your idea for a business, informative networking events to meet successful entrepreneurs and share ideas, intensive one-on-one support in writing a business plan, and specialist support for social…