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Owning a home
There are several ways to own a home; Shared ownership Housing for Long-term Disabilities (HOLD) Buy a home outrightRenting a home
There are two ways to rent your home; Renting from the Council or a housing association Renting from a private landlordRenting from a private landlord
When you pay rent to a private landlord to live in a home they own. A private landlord is a person or a company who owns a house that is independent of a council or a housing association. Only a small number of council or…Living with my family
You may want to go on living with your family. However, many people want support to move on from their family home as they reach their mid or late 20’s. Whatever age is best for you and your family there are several housing choices you…Where can I live?
There are lots of things to think about when deciding about moving from one home to another. Different people need different homes with different kinds of support. Find more information on the different kinds of homes you may want to live in: Living with family…Finding somewhere to live
There are lots of housing choices for people with learning disabilities who come from Islington. You may want to live with other people and share support or you may want to live on your own and be as independent as possible. Whatever is right for…Information for families, Islington FIS
Free, impartial information and advice for families with children and young people aged 0-25 and the practitioners who work with them. Phone: 020 7527 5959 (answer phone outside 9am to 4pm)Email: fis@islington.gov.ukFollow us on FacebookEmployment Support
If you need help finding your way around the dozens of employment support services in Islington, then iWork can help you find the best one for you. The iWork employment services offers 1-2-1 tailored coaching and mentoring support to get unemployed Islington residents into jobs…Know the facts about cannabis
The following film has been created to help explain how the chemical compounds in cannabis affect your brain and the risks of smoking the super-strength form of the drug, skunk Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world, including the UK, where…Five tips for anyone thinking about using skunk
You don’t have to smoke skunk! finding other, less risky, forms of cannabis can be hard; but it’s better to use something else if you can find it. But remember also you don’t have to smoke weed at all. You won’t necessarily enjoy it, and…Islington SEND Parents Charter
The Islington SEND Parents Charter has been developed by our Parents Forum in co-production with colleagues from Education, Health and Social Care. It outlines the 10 most important principles that Islington parents believe all providers (including schools, voluntary sector etc.) should follow in order to…Starting Solids
The first time a baby eats solid foods is a new chapter in your baby’s life and can be both exciting and a little scary. The good thing is that if you wait until your baby shows that they are ready, it will be much…London Youth Labour Market Summary July 2022
The latest figures for employment by industry sector: Sector London % UK % Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.0 0.9 Manufacturing 2.2 7.3 Construction 4.8 6.3 Wholesale, Retail & Vehicle Repair 11.2 13.5 Transport & Storage 5.0 5.1 Hospitality & Catering 6.8 7.0 IT & Communications…Infant feeding and relationship building from birth to around 6 months
Breastmilk or first infant formula is the best source of all the food and fluid your baby needs in the first 6 months of life. If you are breastfeeding, breastmilk will continue to give your baby extra protection against illness, for as long as you…Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online counselling and emotional well-being platform available to all children and young people attending Islington secondary schools. The service provides online support and can be accessed through mobile, tablet and desktop. Log into KoothChildren’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
The Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) within the Ministry of Defence provides advice and guidance to Service parents, educational establishments and local authorities on educational issues relating to Service children, including issues relating to SEN. Find more information on how the CEAS supports MOD civilian families.…