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Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. We help people to live with deafblindness by making connections, building their confidence and independence. Living with combined sight and hearing loss can be frightening. Our…

SignHealth wants to see a world where deaf people are as healthy as hearing people. Deaf people can find it hard to get equal access to health care and health information. Because of this, deaf people are more likely to become ill.SignHealth has been working…

Debtors Anonymous (DA) is a twelve-step programme for anyone who wants to stop incurring unsecured debt. DA encourages careful record keeping and monitoring of finances – including purchases, income, and debt payments – so that you get a clearer picture of your spending habits. This information is used to develop healthier spending practices, supporting you in keeping…

Care home for people between the ages of 18 and 65 with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs.

We offer in house training for care homes, carers and relatives; Boundaries with Clients  -  Basic  Awareness/Confidentiality Dementia Awareness Coping with Bereavement and Loss Diversity and Equality First Aid Health and Safety Food Hygiene Manual Handling Safeguarding Adults at Risk Medication, Administration and Recording Infection…

This service is for people who have dementia and their carers.The Dementia Navigators provide proactive support to people who have dementia and are living in Islington. The Navigators also support people who are caring for someone who has dementia.The Dementia Navigators will work with people…

Depression UK is a small national self-help charity run by a team of 15 or more member volunteers that promotes mutual support between those troubled by depression.  We provide  - A Pen-Friend Scheme enabling members to write to fellow 'Helper-Sufferers' in order to share their…

We dispense both NHS and private prescriptions. The pharmacist can tell you about the medicines and how to use them safely. We will take back unwanted medicines and dispose of them for you.A pharmacist is available to talk to you in confidence about common illnesses…

All Pharmacy services , Supplier of Simple aids i.e. community equipment.

Spending time in hospital or losing some close can knock your confidence in your ability to look after yourself at home. If you need some support to cope with life – whatever the reason - Age UK Islington can help. Age no barrier – 16…

Many people find it difficult, at times, to get their voice heard about decisions or issues that affect their lives. Advocacy is taking action to help people to access information, explore and understand their options, and to make their views and wishes known. The main…

Living with diabetes can be difficult – and sometimes you need support from someone who knows exactly what you’re going through. The Diabetes UK Peer Support network connects people living with diabetes, and offers to share information, experience and support. We have a team of…

A support helpline for anyone with diabetes, their friends, family and carers. Diabetes UK Careline is the only dedicated diabetes helpline in the UK. The confidential helpline is staffed by trained counsellors who can provide information on living with diabetes as well as the time…

Adjusting to the knowledge that you or a member of your family has diabetes takes time and it is often helpful to meet other people who live with diabetes and have been through a similar situation. They can offer understanding, help and support at an…

If you're disabled and can't use public transport, try Dial-a-Ride. It's free, door-to-door, and great for getting out and about.

Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. Our services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from them have grown dramatically since we were formed in 1996. We are run by stroke survivors…

We specialise in supporting older people to use digital technologies from internet & email to social networking & blogs. We have a network of Tutors throughout the UK who are specially selected and trained to deliver digital skills training.We work with everyone from learners and…

Diligent Care Services provides culturally specific personal care support services to people living in their own homes, helping you or your loved ones to continue to live full and independent lives. Some of the people we care for and support include The elderly Adults with…

Direct Payments are payments made by councils directly to individuals eligible for community care services.Direct Payments comprise one way in which an individual can choose to receive their personal budget to meet their assessed needs, instead of receiving services organised and managed by Social Services.The…

Disability Onboard aims to encourage disabled people to travel by train by providing accurate advice and guidance. We will help you identify the barriers that might affect your train journey and we will show you how to seek solutions. Remember you are not on your…