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Action for Blind People is now part of the RNIB

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. 

The 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.

Founded at the end of the 2006/07 season; the Arsenal Disabled Supporters Association (ADSA) was created to give all disabled supporters a voice in issues that directly affect them in following and watching Arsenal Football Club. In a bid to combat some of the key…

At Barnsbury Therapy Rooms, based in Islington, we offer a range of therapies including psychotherapy, counselling and executive coaching, as well as Pesso Boyden Therapy, Psychodynamic Relationship Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Autism Therapy and Mindfulness. We work from three beautiful, calm therapy rooms in…

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…

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…

We are a class based fitness studio in the heart of Holloway, 1 min from the station. We offer Boxing, Spin and High Intenstity Interval Training (HIIT) classes. Come in and see us!

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 assumed.…

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…

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…

Based a short walk from Angel tube, City Road Therapy is a practice of experienced counsellors, therapists and coaches.  Our therapists can support individuals, couples, children, teens and families on a range of issues including abuse, depression, eating disorders, addiction, bereavement, work/life balance conflicts, relationship…

Core Arts is a registered charity that exists to promote the artistic and creative abilities of people who experience severe and enduring mental health issues. Core Arts offers psychological wellbeing through creative education and practice. Offering access to 80 + creative classes a week under…

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…

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.

Unique 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.

At the Foundation for International Spiritual Unfoldment we offer various meditation courses and free introductory talks 

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…

Fit-Beatz choreography adapted for use with glow sticks, disco lights, and a darkened room with mixed genre of music from the past, present and future. You will burn more calories, meet new people and have fun while working out!

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…

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…

Coronavirus update: Healthy Generations is running the following schedule of online activity to help you keep fit: New sessions:  HG Online Gym - Personal Training with EmmaEvery Wednesday 10.00am-11.00amBringing the gym to your home.To join please email hello@strongwithemma.com  And these are all of our other…

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…

Coronavirus Update: Help on Your Doorstep is currently providing the following services: Telephone support/ advice and signposting (Connect Service)  Monday – Friday 10am-4pm Contact: connect@helponyourdoorstep.com or 020 3931 6080  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Usual Service: Help on Your Doorstep aims to improve health and wellbeing of people in Islington, especially those who are…

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…

MHWI/HILLSIDE COVID19 POSITION The Mental Health Working Islington employment support offer continues.  The service supports people into work, training and volunteering as well as providing wellbeing supports to those seeking work and volunteering and is well connected to other services for connecting into other supports…

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…

Coronavirus update: The Old Fire Station community centre are offering a telephone befriending service – they are available for a friendly chat and to signpost people to practical support. Holloway Neighbourhood Group are providing a range of wellbeing activities online. Monday to Friday 9.30 to…

If you are housebound or have difficulty getting to a library you can use the Home Library Service. The service is free, and will visit you in your own home. Items available are books, Large Print, talking books, DVDs, music on CD, and items in…

We have a food store and distributing surplus food to residents local to Hornsey Lane Community Centre. We provide emergency parcels on request. We will sign post to other providers outside our locality.  The community centre will be closed between 24th December 2020 and 4th January…

Coronavirus Update: Islington iCOPE  (psychological therapies service) iCOPE are providing a tailored response to those affected by COVID-19, which includes: Everyone who self-refers to Islington iCOPE will now get a call back within 48 hrs, offering practical and emotional support and guidance, to discuss coping…

IMECE Women’s Centre is a women-only organisation that aims to empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women as well as BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) women by providing culturally sensitive specialist services. In particular, IMECE specialises in providing support for women experiencing harmful practices…

The Isledon Road Resource Centre offer a range of day activities, drop in, café and complementary therapies and counselling service provided by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust. They also offer a recovery programme whereby the person will have to engage on a one-to-one basis…

Islington acupuncture is a group practice dedicated to providing high quality, professional acupuncture treatment. We treat a wide range of conditions using ultra fine single use needles and gentle techniques. Our specialisms include acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and women’s health. Pain reduction for a wide range…

Coronavirus Update: Islington Bereavement Service If you are feeling lonely or isolated Islington Bereavement Service can offer support and a listening ear for up to ten weeks. They will match you with a trained and experienced volunteer who will support you. You must live in…

We work with carers living or caring for someone living in Islington – A carer is a person who provides support for a partner, relative or friend who is frail, disabled, has a long-term illness, mental health issue or substance misuse problem and who cannot…

Islington Central Medical Centre (previously St Paul’s Road Medical Centre) is a brand new purpose-built medical practice opened in Sept 2008.  We are one of the oldest and now largest practice in Islington.  We care and treat over 15,000 patients. We welcome all new patients…

Provided by Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing, the Islington Crisis House provide a support service for short-term crisis intervention, offering short-term residential stays of up to 14 days for customers who are experiencing a mental health crisis. This can include customers who may otherwise…

Crisis mental health assessment - home treatment as an alternative to acute hospital admission. Referrals are screened for appropriateness with a clinician People can expect a holistic service user led assessment with a qualified member of staff. If assessed as suitable for the home treatment…

Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to the foodbank. All food given out by foodbanks is donated. ‘Supermarket Collections’ are one of the main ways that food is donated: These are food drives held at supermarkets where volunteers give shoppers a ‘foodbank…

Public library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. While services are currently restricted due to Covid-19. For activities and resources to use at home and online Visit our home learning website  Books, Music Cds, DVDs, Audio Books, large Print books.…

Public library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. While services are currently restricted due to Covid-19. For activities and resources to use at home and online Visit our home learning website  Books,  Audio Books, large Print books. Graphic Novels Online…

Public library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. While services are currently restricted due to Covid-19. For activities and resources to use at home and online Visit our home learning website  Books, Music Cds, DVDs, Audio Books, large Print books.…