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- Action on Pre-eclampsia (also known as APEC) aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care, and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the disease. We do this by providing information and support to members of the public who are affected…
- Coronavirus Update Age UK Islington is currently providing the following services: Helpline, Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, 020 7281 6018. For information and guidance and more intensive one to one support around getting essential supplies, money worries, emotional support, social connection and much more.…
- Air quality in Islington is monitored by King’s College and posted on the London Air Quality Network website.
- Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:30pmThe Trust provides housing support,mentoring, information and advice to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people under the age of 25 years who are homeless, living in a hostile environment or in crisis. Online enquiry see website.
- Reception open 9am – 6pm on weekdays; sessions continue to run on evenings and weekends.Community Warm Space Offer: Comfy seating, chess tables, book trolleys, coffee and tea and a light lunch. Monday 9am-4pm Regular events Andover Estate Community Centre, located in Finsbury Park in Islington, is a space for local people of all ages and backgrounds. We cater mostly to residents…
- Available Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
- ARE YOU OVER 50? COULD YOU BE A BEFRIENDER TO OLDER PEOPLE? You can make a difference to the quality of life of lonely and isolated older people by committing 2-3 hours every week. Befriending Matters is a project where volunteers over 50 provide support to the…
- For drop in assessment times, see attached leafletBetter 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…
- 7am - 9pm
- Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pmExperienced Manipulative Therapist based on Upper Street Islington, close to highbury station. Structural and Cranial approaches provided.
- 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…
- Offering phone payments and delivery by the Highbury East and West COVID-19 mutual aid group. Deliveries are also made after 6pm when the shop is closed. Consent will be needed from patients in order to have some medicines delivered but under these circumstances permission can be…
- Highbury New Park is located in a quiet residential area of Islington in north London. We provide personalised residential, nursing and respite care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our team has specialist expertise in caring for people who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of…
- Dependant on need, age and availability. Various sessions throughout the year including both in and out of term time. Please contact for details,Centre 404 offers a range of activities and learning experiences for young people and adults with learning disabilities as well as their brothers and sisters. We also provide play schemes during Easter and Summer school holidays. We are a short breaks provider. There is a…
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- Open Monday to Sunday from 7am - 10pm
- Check website for details for classes and opening timesCore Arts is a leading mental health creative education centre. Their mission is to support and promote recovery, social inclusion and mental wellbeing through the arts and enhance service user experience. They promote positive mental health and wellbeing through a college-like environment of creative learning.…
- If you are homeless, have been homeless in the last two years, or are at risk of becoming homeless, we can help you. To us, homeless means sleeping on the streets or living in a hostel, shelter or refuge. It also means living in supported…
- We are open Monday to Sunday 10-6pmA green oasis in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle, Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington. Culpeper is a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an environmental community project.…
- Please see Andover Community Centre who manage Durham Road Community Rooms. Contact details are below.
- The Access to Health Project at the Elfrida Society works to improve the health of adults with learning difficulties. The project also encourages and supports local health services to become more accessible to people with learning difficulties. The project works in 5 main areas; health…
- The Parents Peer Support Group is a group of mums and dads who come together to advocate for themselves, each other and on behalf of all parents with LD. The group is designed to promote independence, providing a ‘safe space’ to express their views. They…
- The Specialist Parents’ Advocacy at the Elfrida Society, is a spot purchasing project providing direct specialist advocacy to parents with LD across London and beyond, providing advocacy at all levels relating to the welfare of the child. Our four expert advocates support parents with LD…
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pmFor over 100 years, The Elfrida Society has campaigned for inclusivity and against injustice for people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LD) in Islington. The charity was founded in 1919 by philanthropist and social pioneer Elfrida Rathbone who dedicated her career to educating and…
- Chamber choir founded in 1986 by Mathew Greenhall. Current musical director is Sam Laughton. Choirs objective is to perform a varied repertoire of music to a high standard, specalise in Contemporary music and are known particularly for their adventurous programming. Rigorous auditioning required. We rehearse…
- FCV Dorcas is a volunteer led scheme offering a befriending service to older and disabled adults within our community to enhance their quality of life. We operate in and around N1 in Islington, North London and have been active for ten years.
- Course runs 2 mornings a week ie: Monday and Wednesday 10am -12.00pmUnique Employability programme that uses the sport of boxing as a means of engagement. We run a 4 week boxing course with 4 week intensive and up to 6 months on going employability support aimed at individuals further from the Labour Market (ex offenders, ex…
- Mental health support and training, employability and entrepreneurship training.
- There are a wide range of fitness classes available at the Islington Leisure Centres, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body. There’s something for everyone. Fitness class timetables and time slots are bookable via the Better UK app or by…
- Galop, is the leading LGBT anti-violence & abuse charity. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have…
- GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same. GA members offer the hand of friendship to anyone who is looking…
- Global Generation is an educational charity, which works together with local children and young people, businesses, residents and families in Camden, Islington and Southwark to create healthy, integrated and environmentally responsible communities. Our work connects people of all ages to nature in the middle of…
- Gong Bath Meditation in Angel Islington on Tuesday evenings monthly and Sunday afternoons monthly. Also in Camden Town on Saturdays Experience this deep and beautiful form of meditation allowing the gongs and other instruments to guide you gently into a beautiful relaxation. No experience required. …
- Community Warm Space Monday 10-2pm There is an existing lunch club that you can join, pelase call or email ahead to confirm, and the there will be hhot refreshments and board games. There is a hairdresser on site this day who offers a good community…
- Harington aims to provide young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities with life skills and vocational training that will enable them to participate more fully in living and working in the community. There are four strands to the provision: The Vocational Training Scheme aims to prepare…
- Monday to Friday 8am -8pmA provider of Community Support Workers for adults with acquired brain-injury. Specialist Support Workers work in the home and local community to enable brain-injury survivors to fulfil their potential to lead full and active lives.
- Health Activities In Caledonian Park, Islington, and Talacre Gardens, Camden This page lists activities that took place between late September and early November 2020 for the Parks for Health project. All the activities observed coronavirus social distancing guidelines and were delivered by approved people and organisations. All…
- We prove free ESOL classes, online and offline informational events on education, NHS etc, social activities for Ukrainians such as coffee mornings, Job Club -support with employment search, and mental health support through online groups and one-to-one support Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDR6mQpp8vEzc85OwYncH74bG4sxZ-ypzHePUgX73zfuQYng/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2eiPJTEdFJpIJm49ZUiKZLhPozX09cFgOHB51gtNaaU8KHQmxdsj4K4us
- The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a human rights charity based in London which was founded by Helen Bamber in 2005. Our specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts hold an international reputation for providing therapeutic care, medical consultation, legal protection and practical support…
- Update 03.08.21: Help on Your Doorstep is open Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 10am - 4pm. Please contact us by phone or email. We are also able to offer clients face-to-face appointments if necessary. These office appointments have to be pre-booked as our offices are not currently open to drop-in callers. Our Good Neighbours Schemes in Bemerton, Kings Cross (Priory Green estate) and New River Green are running regular activities for local residents. Please go to www.helponyourdoorstep.com/events for more information.Help on Your Doorstep aims to improve health and wellbeing of people in Islington, especially those who are vulnerable and isolated. Working with residents we seek to find solutions to the issues which make life difficult, strengthen communities to do more for themselves and enable people to…
- Helping Hands have over 23 years experience in providing live-in care and are rated excellent in their latest CQC inspection report. They also recently won the Great British Care Awards Trainer of the Year award and were regional winners for the Over 250 employees for…
- Affordable counselling The aim of WLM Highbury Counselling Centre (HCC) is to offer high quality, professional and affordable counselling to members of the community. WLM Highbury Counselling Centre was established in 1988 by WLM. West London Mission operates with an inclusive Christian ethos. HCC does not offer…
- The Highgate Mental Health Centre is part of the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital has a number of acute inpatient wards plus a crisis resolution team and mental health services for older people. For further details of services provided please visit the…
- Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…
- Varies across the three centres but core opening hours are 10am-7pm weekdays.Based in three centres within Holborn. Health and wellbeing services and activities, including physical activities and socila events to combat loneliness. General social provision including: adult mentoring and language assistance (Bangladeshi). Young people's activities, both learning/skills based and physical: from under 5s to teenagers, including…
