BlindAid (formerly known Metropolitan Society for the Blind) is a registered charity helping visually impaired people in London. Our visiting service provides blind and partially sighted people with friendly, social contact in the comfort of their own homes.As well as providing company and conversation our visitors…
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- The British Deaf Association is the largest Deaf-led organisation in the UK. We represent the British Sign Language community, which is united by shared experiences, history and, most importantly, by language. We celebrate Deaf Culture, Deaf Identity and British Sign Language.
- The Almeida exists to launch the next generation of British artists onto the world stage.A small room with an international reputation, the Almeida began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory. From the beginning, our building existed…
- Help with your energy bills this winter The Warm Home Discount is a government scheme which will offer £140 off your electricity bills this winter, or a voucher for households with prepayment meters. To qualify you must meet the criteria set by your electricity company.…
- Our Energy Doctor in the Community service visits schools, libraries, day care centres and other local groups. Energy Doctors give personalised advice on how to save money by saving energy and keep warm. Energy Doctors can also run curtain lining and draught proofing workshops and…
- Contact us for advice on cutting your energy and staying warm at home. We run workshops to help you draught-proof your home, thermally line your curtains and reduce your energy bills. If the household has someone vulnerable living there, we can assess you for the…
- This is a shared service for Islington and Camden. The service is delivered from the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia centre based in Holloway. The centre provides dynamic, integrated, holistic services that place people with, or at risk of, sickle cell and thalassaemia at the centre…
- Our Energy Doctors make free visits to eligible homes in Islington to help you with using your heating controls and understanding your fuel bills. They also make your home more energy efficient by fitting radiator panels, draught proofing and energy saving light bulbs. However, please…
- Floating Support is a free housing support service for people who are struggling to maintain their tenancies. It is available to single people, couples and families from any communication. Floating support services help people to: manage their tenancy by developing independent living skills e.g. managing…
- Use Checkatrade to find a reputable tradesperson. Checkatrade runs strict background checks on tradespeople before they can become members. Once they join, members agree to have feedback from their customers put online for all to see. Members promise to meet The Checkatrade Standard.No other directory…
- About US Care Aid is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered domiciliary care agency based in London. Care Aid aims to deliver excellent home care services to help and improve quality of life for the individuals who need care. We offer a wide range of…
- The Expert Patients Programme is a six-week self-management course for people with a long-term health condition who live in Islington or who are registered with an Islington GP. It's about taking control of your health, feeling better and being able to do the things you…
- Get Online at Home is an initiative run by Computer Recyclers UK who provide low cost refurbished computers, and they work in partnership with Carphone Warehouse who help you compare the best broadband packages in your area and can help find the right deal for…
- 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…
- The Pension Service is part of the Pension, Disability and Carers Service (PDCS) which is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It provides its customers with pensions, benefits and retirement information – for example, State Pension and Pension Credit. Help…
- A Freedom Pass is provided by your local borough council to give older and disabled Londoners free travel on almost all public transport in London. Please see website link below for more details. Please note that you will need to provide proof of ID that…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe First Point of Contact team is 'front door' to Adult Social Care (ASC) and provides information, advice and care support for people with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, older people, their friends or family. We are the team to contact for all initial enquiries about…
- 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…
- A free service to help with privately funded care for older people. Loved ones are allocated an adviser to help find a care home or care at home. We also signpost to relevant agencies and charities for useful information such as form filling, financial help…
- Find the best tutors in your area! Tutorfair is a website that allows you to find and book private tutors for one-to-one tuition. Tutorfair have hundreds of verified tutors who specialise in Dyslexia, 11+, GCSEs, A-levels and degree level subjects. We can also help you…