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Action on Elder Abuse operate the UK and Ireland's only national, freephone helpline for anyone concerned in any way about the abuse of older people.  Although it cannot provide legal advice, it can provide information on the nature of elder abuse and indicate what action might…

Registered charity which offers a range of services for people with learning difficulties, including education and supported living projects. The Parents Project provides support services for parents with learning difficulties who are living with their children or have limited contact or have lost children to…

Epilepsy Alarms provide sensors and alarms for people who have epilepsy and have seizures. We have some of the most sophisticated epileps alarms available including wrist sensors that can connect to your smartphone to provide alerts to a carers or to a monitoring service.

A 12 week programme offering a range of activities including:Gym and studio classes, swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, Nordic walking and green gym sessions plus other seasonal activities

FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life. It is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) working in partnership with other national and local organisations.Our…

This is a joint initiative between the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Home Office. Their trained professionals offer confidential advice and assistance to those who have been forced into marriage, people worried about friends or relatives, professionals working with actual or potential victims of…

What do we mean by Planning for the Last Years of Life?Planning for the last years of life (also referred to as end of life) can involve any, or all, of the following: ·  Planning for future care and support by completing an Advance Care Plan*. …

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…

Personal GPS Trackers, for lone workers, vulnerable people and travellers. Live tracking, no wires, reports exact location 24 hours a day. Set up 'safety zones' and receive an SMS alert when person moves out of this zone.  easy to view mapping panel from all smart…

The Haven (West London Mission) is a Registered Care Home which is a sanctuary for 26 men with long-term alcohol dependency. Many of our residents have experience of street homelessness and sometimes prison. Many have been suffering from untreated illnesses and injuries, as well as…

Are you 16+ and have a long term or complex health issue that you would like support to manage? Age UK Islington can help you make sense of your treatment and plan for your future, helping to reduce the stress of having health issues. Any…

London Fire Brigade, LFB is working with Islington Council and other public bodies to promote its free Home Fire Safety Visit service. Providers are asked to refer service users to the LFB’s free safety advice and smoke alarm fitting service. We believe that successful firefighting…

IMECE’s aim is to empower Black and Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAME) women, particularly Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot women and improve the quality of their lives.Services:• Specialist information, advice and advocacy: welfare rights, income maximisation, health advocacy, education and parenting• Homes visits, outreach and…

The Assertive Outreach Team aims to offer users an intensive, but flexible, service user led service. We will work within the guidelines of a Care Programme Approach, assessing needs and strengths, care planning and ensuring access to a range of services. The Assertive Outreach Team…

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…

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…

This service is run by Islington Council. Who is eligible?  The service is for older residents & those with a disability. Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Direct Payments can also use the service. You do not need to live in a council property…

Coronavirus Update Islington Law Centre is currently providing the following services:   Telephone legal advice  Monday - Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm until 4 pm  Telephone: 020 7288 7630  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Monthly advice surgeries on exclusions; Debt advice and help with…

IMACE is a post service users aftercare project which provides much needed support for people who have ended their journey with services and are trying to adjust to living an independent life out in the community. If you are an ex-drug or alcohol user, an…

Assessment of alcohol and associated problems. Individual structured psychosocial interventions. Group treatments for relapse prevention.Community detox. Referral for inpatient detox, Assessments and funding of funded day and residential programmes. Psychiatric assessments. Psychology assessments and treatments.