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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…
- Age UK provide free information and advice on a range of issues for adults 16 yrs+. We help people to regain or maintain confidence to live safely and well at home, perhaps after a period of hospitalisation, and offer practical help with essential jobs around…
- 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.
- Open Monday to Sunday from 10am until 10pm
- Monday to Friday from 6am until 7pm, Saturday from 8am until 5pm, Sunday off.
- 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 registered osteopath based on Upper Street Islington, close to highbury station. Structural and Cranial approaches provided for adults and children.
- 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…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmManaged by New River Baptist Church. Functions in the same way as a Community Cafe with a lunch club for local older people. Activities include: darts, walking group, knitting group, light exercise class, art class.
- 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…
- The Castle Climbing Centre opened in 1995 and is now one of the leading climbing facilities in Europe. Indoor rock climbing centre in a converted Pumping Station. Monday to Friday: 8am - 10pm Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 8pm Bank Holidays: 9am - 8pm Email, Ring, or call in for…
- 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…
- Changes is a discussion and support-oriented coming out group for women of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a space to talk about coming out, sexuality, being lesbian or bisexual and other issues. 2nd and 4th Monday of every month (except bank holidays), from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.…
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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.…
- Wednesday 9.45am to 12pmAre you Struggling with the Cost of living and looking for work? Join us for free workshops for Islington Parents on Wednesdays, 9.45-12pm at the Parent House, 55 Calshot St, N1 9AS On Wednesday 13th March our Cost of Living workshop will be a little different.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Open Fridays 4pm until 7.30pm
- 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…
- HealthProm is a UK based charity supporting vulnerable children, women, and families disadvantaged by poor health, disability, and social exclusion. We work in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Afghanistan and with migrant communities from the region in the UK. You can register using this link.…
- OSTEOPOROSIS REMEDIAL CLASSES With Petra (£3) - Every Saturday in partnership with Islington Libraries, 10.00am-11.00pm Send an email to sam@healthygenerations.org.uk or a text to 0798 114 2376 and he will send back the URL, you can copy and paste into your browser. KEEP-FIT CLASS With Peter - Every Thursday in partnership with…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…