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The Access Service is the 'front door' to adult social services providing 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 social care, including safeguarding…

Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of your needs.

AFK funds mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people age 0-25, provides Short Breaks activities during school holidays, and delivers a range of training, advocacy and employment services for young people with learning disabilities age 14-25.

Artbox London runs art workshops, gallery trips and exhibition opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Artists can earn a small income from their art sales and can also develop work related skills through selling art at exhibitions.

The Autism Project is a full time 2-year employment programme for young people on the autism spectrum who would like to work but need more confidence, support, skills, and experience. All students follow our supported internship curriculum for their first term and typically, students will…

GP and community health services including health visiting.

The Bridge is a sexual health service for anyone over 16 with a learning disability living in Islington or Camden. The service offers: Advice and support on sex and relationships Free contraception and condoms Tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV Friendly…

Centre 404 runs a number of supported housing projects for adults with learning disabilities in North London. All the support we offer is delivered in a person centred way with the tenants being involved as much as possible in their lives and the running of…

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…

Coronavirus Update Citizens Advice Islington is currently providing the following services:   Telephone legal advice  Monday – Friday 10am to 4pm Call Advice line on 0300 330 1197  Also providing the Employment Law Advice Service for employees/workers experience employment issues relating to Covid-19. Grants and benefits to help you…

Large further education college based in Islington. We offer a wide variety of full-time, part-time and adult education courses, run from five specialist centres: Sixth Form College Centre for Applied Sciences Centre for Business, Arts and Technology Centre for health, Social and Child care Centre…

At City of London Academy, Islington our aim is to provide our students with anoutstanding academic experience, that will prepare them exceptionally well for highereducation and the career path of their choosing. We offer a friendly and supportivelearning environment, with a strong focus on academic…

Arranges dental services to priority needs groups who have difficulty accessing services from NHS and High Street Dentists, including children with special needs, adults with disabilities, housebound and homeless people

DFN-MoveForward coordinates and ensures long-term, differentiated support to young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities to enable them to transition into sustained paid work.

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…

EmployAbility was established in 2006 as the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates with all disabilities, including dyslexia or long term health conditions, into employment. We have a wide network of relationships with universities, other disability charities and many other key stakeholders, and…

Arsenal in the Community are running female specific football Sessions for under and over 18s with Mixed Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Sessions for under 18s take place every Friday, 7-8pm at William Tyndale School Football Pitch. Sessions for over 18s take place every Wednesday, 6-7pm…

You can find a local GP by using the NHS Choices website or the Islington Clinical Commissioning Group website. Please use the links below.

Finsbury Health Centre provides a range of services for the local community including: Child health (including hearing tests); Special Needs dental clinic; district nurse; health visitor; GP's surgeries; physiotherapy; podiatrist; speech therapy; Michael Palin stammering centre; family planning (including cervical smears and pregnancy testing) -…

Ante-natal, child health, including baby clinic, neo-natal hearing tests. Community dental clinics, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, post-natal. Child psychologist for children 0 -11 years old by appointment. For GP's Services call 020 7619 6670. Please ring for details of other clinics.

Courses in a range of subjects for 16 to 18 year olds and adults.

GP and community health services, including health visiting.

Antenatal by appointments (via the Whittington Hospital), child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, BCG injections by appointments, hearing tests, breastfeeding support group, first time mothers group (booked sessions) community dental clinic, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, GP's surgeries, Enuresis (bed - wetting clinic) by…

Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education.  We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…

GP and community health services.

If you have a housing problem, are homeless or are facing homelessness, please contact us for advice and support. The Housing Aid Team is the starting point for advice and assistance on preventing or dealing with homelessness for eveyone (including 16 to 17 year olds).…

Inclusion works is a supported employment project for 16-25 year olds living in Islington, Camden and the City of London who have mild/moderate learning disabilities and/or autism.  Young people are supported with training, group work and 1:1 support on their journey to work or volunteering.…

Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career. Get paid to do a real job, gain experience and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. The council offers a high quality apprenticeship programme that combines work experience, training and a competitive London Living Wage salary.…

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…

Who do we help? All Islington residents and some non-residents such as friends and family that provide support to disabled Islington residents. How can we help? We will check your benefits to make sure you are getting the correct money Support you to make benefit and…

Islington Learning Disabilities Partnership works with people affected with learning disabilities. Contact us, or ask someone else to contact us for you.  We will then do an assessment to see what kind of support you may need, what you are able to do, and your…

Coronavirus Update Islington People’s Rights is currently providing the following services:   Telephone legal advice  Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 2-4pm  Call advice line on 020 7561 3685  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Islington People’s Rights (IPR) provides specialist debt advice and casework support to Islington residents, including tribunal…

COVID-19 SENDIAS Service Delivery We have cancelled all upcoming face to face appointments with service users but are continuing to complete all consultations over the phone or via Zoom. All staff are now working from home and have access to work phones and software to…

IC6 was established in 2004 and is the joint sixth forms of Central Foundation Boys’School, City of London Academy Highbury Grove, City of London Academy Islington and Highbury Fields School. At IC6 we ensure excellent results and an outstanding sixthform education in a friendly, supportive…

Islington Virtual School provides information, advice and support to improve the education, learning and life chances of children and young people who are or have been in care. We are required by law to appoint a Virtual School Head, whose purpose is to ensure we…

Kidz Unlimited coordinates Ambassador Clubs where young disabled people can meet and learn new skills. The nearest clubs for Islington residents are in Haringey and Tower Hamlets.

Killick Street Health Centre offers a range of services including; child health services, baby health reviews, immunisations, library books, midwifery clinic, counselling, adult psychology, child psychologist, drug and alcohol counselling, podiatry, benefits advice, smoking cessation, contraception and getting back into work advisor.

The Leighton College, based in North London, provides a two year further education course for 16-25 year olds with mild to moderate learning difficulties leading to Ascentis Awards in functional development and employability. The course runs from September to July and includes literacy, numeracy, IT, cooking, creative therapy,…

Lift youth hub has a gym, kitchen, dance classes, archery, boxing training and pod casting. We run weekly home cooking and baking classes. Spaces are available for young people to use for their own creative projects. Lift also provides information and advice for young people,…

Interns and Outcomes is Mencap’s Supported Internship programme. To be eligible, you will need to be 18-24, have an Education, Health and Care plan and be classed as a higher needs learner. Interns and Outcomes: is an unpaid programme lasting for about a year is…

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world's leading centres for eye health. Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems from common complaints to rare conditions which need treatments not available…

Northern Health Centre provides community health services to local people, including GP Surgeries. The Centre houses a number of groups and facilities for mothers and babies, under 5's, young people, parents, family planning clinic, child and family therapy, adult physiotherapy and podiatry.

Platform is a unique, creative venue where young people can learn new skills and spend time with friends. The hub has a fully equipped theatre, rehearsal space, a media suite and a recording studio. Young people can access a range of advice and guidance in…

GCSE and A Level Results 2021 Have you just got your GCSE or A-Level results? You may have concerns and questions about your next steps in education, employment and training. The Progress Team wants to celebrate your success and can help you if you are…

The Transition Team works with young people who have severe and complex needs. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the planning process that will start well in advance of leaving school, so that the young person’s needs and choices are fully explored and listened to.

Pulse offers a range of services to support young people including advice on sexual health and contraception. Appointment only clinics are offered Monday to Saturday for free confidential sexual health advice, all methods of contraception, condoms, emergency contraception, and pregnancy testing as well as abortion…

Remploy's purpose is to increase the employment opportunities of disabled people and those who experience complex barriers to work.  We have an expanding network of town and city centre branches and a comprehensive range of tailored support services provided through them. Developing partnerships with employers…

The centre caters for child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, hearing tests), and appointments based services for Podiatrist, Speech therapy and Child psychology for children aged 0 -11 years by appointment. It also carries out follow-up bedwetting clinic by GP referral and provides District…

Career Pathways is an independent careers advice service in London for people aged 16 to 25. Our career advisers will work with you to set you on the path to succeed. The support you will get You will be offered up to three one-hour sessions…

What is Kickstart? Kickstart is part of Scope’s employment services which provides highly personalised support for disabled people to find, apply for and keep a job. The service is aimed at supporting disabled people of working age into long term sustainable employment.The service is tailored…