Registering as blind or partially sighted Visit your GP or optician if you’re having problems with your sight. They can refer you to a consultant ophthalmologist (eye specialist) who will be able to assess whether you qualify to register as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely…
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- If you are an Islington Council tenant, you can request non-emergency repairs within your home using our online form.
- If you need extra employment support because of a disability or health condition, your local Jobcentre can put you in touch with a Disability Employment Adviser (DEA). DEAs can also work with people in employment who may need support to keep their jobs. DEAs should…
- Sheltered housing schemes are properties especially designed for older people to live in. The schemes are made up of individual self -contained tenancies, and most have communal areas for tenants to socialise in. There is also a 24-hour emergency on-call system and a scheme manager.Who Can Use…
- Asperger London Area Group ALAG is a monthly support group for adults with high functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome living in the Greater London area. The meetings are based in Islington and referrals come from any service or indivuals can self-refer. ALAG is a community organisation…
- You can get a 50% reduction on the TV Licence fee if you’re blind / severely sight impaired. Your licence will also cover anyone who lives with you. You need a TV Licence if you wish to watch or record television programmes as they're being…
- If you are currently 74 and your licence is due for renewal, you should buy a short-term licence to cover you up to your 75th birthday. Please only apply online when you turn 74. Unfortunately, we cannot accept your application before then. When you reach…
- The Reablement Service supports a person to reach their maximum level of independence possible following a period of ill-health or a stay in hospital. The Reablement Service lasts for up to six weeks and is free of charge to the person receiving the service. What is…
- Support to families of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to access information, advice and support with issues that affect their lives. The 4 main themes are around best start in life health and wellbeing life transitions and money matters We also…
- The Diabetes Self-Management Programme is a free seven-week self-management course for people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes more than 3 months ago. If you live with Type 2 diabetes or care for someone who does, then this could be the course for…
- Supporting Friends provides financial help in the form of one-off grants and regular allowances for people aged 60 or over. The aim of the service is to help relieve the stress and worry often experienced by those living on a low income. One-off grants to…
- Traveleyes is a world travel company with a difference. We provide multi-sensory group holiday vacations for both blind and sighted travellers, enabling blind people to enjoy independent world travel on their own terms. Our sighted travellers require no previous experience of blindness and they benefit from…
- At National Rail we want all our customers to be able to access stations and trains for a more inclusive journey experience. We understand that when making a journey some customers would be more confident travelling with a little extra support and that’s why all…
- The TFL website can give you information on accessibile transport in London and guides to accessibility in London train stations run by TFL. Plan a journey tool can take your mobility requirements into account. Check 'Transport Accessibility' section of TFL website. The link regularly breaks hence giving…
