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- First Thursday of the month, 9.30 to 11.30amDoes your child or a child you care for have an ADHD diagnosis? Are you feeling worried and unsure about what happens now? Perhaps you feel unprepared or overwhelmed? Or maybe you feel alone and just want to talk to someone who understands the challenges…
- Parents Helpline: Monday & Wednesday, 10.30am to 4.00pm.Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
- Tuesday, 10.30am-12.30pmDo you care for a child or young person who is on the Autistic Spectrum? Then ASC for Tea (formerly known as ASD for Tea) might be of interest to you. This group is an opportunity to meet other parents/family carers of a child or young person…
- Autism Hub Drop-in is every Monday between 11:00 and 13:00.The Autism Hub Islington and Camden is a user-led initiative by and for adults with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s. They aim to improve the quality of life for adults with autism by connecting people to resources, services and organisations from a central point, “The Hub”.…
- 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…
- Lift: appointments on Mondays, 2-7pm; Platform: appointments on Tuesdays, 2-5.30pm and on Fridays 11.30am-7pm; Drum: appointments on Thursdays, 2-8pm and on Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm
- 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…
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Case workers are flexible to meet families outside of office hours once a case has been allocated to a worker.
- Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pmCamden and Islington Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people up to 18 years living in Camden and Islington who have a caring responsibility for a family member. The service offers whole family support, alongside one-one support for young carers and works intensively with families…
- Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or…
- Four times a year; 10.30am - 1.00pmThis is a forum for family carers caring for someone aged 18 or above with learning disabilities and/or autism. This group gives family carers the opportunity to have their say on the big issues facing families in Islington. It meets four times a year and…
- Learning and Leisure opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; weekend clubs. Please see the website for times of activities and clubs during the week and at weekends.Centre 404 provides support and services to disabled children and Adults with learning disabilities or autism and their families. Supporting Families: Centre 404 offers support to families from birth onwards throughout life. We offer families advice, support and advocacy on all matters that may affect…
- 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…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The phone line will divert to the Emergency Duty Team at all other times.The Children’s Services Contact Team (CSCT) is the single point of contact for all services for children, young people, and families in Islington who may need extra help and support. If you are worried about a child, please phone CSCT first: 020 7527 7400 The…
- Helpline: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pmContact is a national charity that helps and supports parents of all disabled children - no matter what their disability or health condition. This charity can help parents to find their nearest group, or to set up a new one. There is also a large…
- Helpline from 10am to 4pm, Monday to FridayProvides information about the London support network for parents of children with Down's Syndrome.
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pmFor over 100 years, The Elfrida Society has campaigned for inclusivity and against injustice for people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LD) in Islington. The charity was founded in 1919 by philanthropist and social pioneer Elfrida Rathbone who dedicated her career to educating and…
- Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3pm, excluding Bank Holidays
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmFledglings is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation which helps parents and carers of a child with special needs of any kind to find simple, affordable solutions to practical problems. Fledglings offers a free product search service to locate toys, clothing, developmental aids and other…
- 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…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmI CAN is the children’s communication charity. I CAN works to develop speech, language and communication skills for all children. I CAN works to ensure all people who have a responsibility to children, either directly or indirectly, from parents and teachers to policy makers, understand…
- 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 Islington Dyslexia Network offers a full literacy assessment, and gives specialistadvice about reading, writing and spelling difficulties. Every member of the team is trained as an SpLD assessor and is a member of AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association).
- we offer a helpline to parents We offer a a computerised learning program aimed at developing touch typing and literacy skills for children and young people aged between 7 and 16. classes take place on Monday and Friday evenings from 5.15pm for 1 hour. Classes…
- The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm; outside these hours you can leave a message or send an email to fis@islington.gov.uk
- 10.00-11.30am, 18 May 2022This is the Parents Forum for Islington. It is an open meeting for all parents of children with SEND within Islington. Keep informed on SEND News Come to our information days and workshops Work alongside Islington Council to improve Health, Social Care and Education Services…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe Service provides free, legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer: Information and advice, either face to face, by telephone or electronically Help with preparing for meetings with schools,…
- Survivors of child abuse in Islington children's homes and foster placements 1966-1995 - campaigning for justice. Co-production with the council in provision of support services for Islington survivors (Non Recent Abuse Team, 222 Upper Street, survivorsupport@islington.gov.uk, 0207 527 1848 and Islington Survivors Trauma Service, St Pancras…
- 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.
- Projects run in school holidays and weekends. For people aged 18 plus, projects run during weekday daytimes in term time.Kith and Kids aim is to empower families living with disability: to provide support for the whole family; to seek information about, or help with educational, medical, or social issues; to organise weekend and holiday projects for our members; to ensure representation for families and…
- Weekdays during the day is available for Study Space and support services. Termtime weekly activities are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-9pm
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmMencap Direct is the easiest way for you to access advice and information about learning disability and find the right support and Mencap services in your area. The Mencap Direct Advice and Information Service can provide information and advice for people with a learning disability…
- Who we are Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision, mission and values Mencap Islington Me Time supports adults (18+) with a learning disability living in the…
- Thursdays 3-4.30pm, starting Thursday 7 SeptemberMother to Mother therapy group aims to provide emotional support and to empower mothers of children with mental health problems. The group is based at Islington Mind Women-Only Space in Crouch Hill and is run by a psychotherapist with experience and knowledge of working with…
- Helpline: Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pmNetwork 81 is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues including exclusion, admissions, Special Educational needs, bullying and attendance. We are passionate about improving the life chances of children with Special Educational…
- Monday, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pmThe Osteopathic Centre for Children is a charity that runs a paediatric osteopathy clinic for babies and children up to age 18, and pregnant and postnatal mothers. Osteopaths are trained in paediatrics, and treatment is available for all conditions, including asthma, autism, cerebral palsy, colic,…
- Drop in: Friday, 12-3pm, term time onlyThis is a peer support service for parents of children with SEN and/or disabilities. The service provides information, support and advocacy in relation to education, health, social care and practical day to day issues. There is a drop in service every Friday during term time,…
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 to 6pm, Thursday, 1-3pm; term-time
- Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 12.00-18.00, Wed 13.30-18.00 and Sat 12.00-14.00 (please note that on Tues and Thurs 15.00-6-18.00 the service is for under 18s only). Pulse sex and relationship services are also available at Lift Youth Hub on Mon and Wed 15.00-19.00 (this service is for under 21s only).Sexual health services for young people in Islington are provided by Camden and Islington Young People’s Sexual Health Network (CAMISH). Services are free and confidential for young people under 25. CAMISH is a partnership between Brook and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust…
- Support is generally available from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, frequency and duration depending on family choice and needs.
- Fridays 11am to 1pm, term time onlyInformal and friendly coffee morning for parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Provides an opportunity for parents to share their experiences and concerns and be guided by other parents alongside the Islington SEND Community Support Service. Runs every Friday (term time only).…
- The Royal National institute for Blind People (RNIB) provides information, advice and support to blind people.
- At the Royal Society for Blind Children, they believe no child in the UK should grow up to be poor or lonely just because they are blind. There are an estimated 36,000 blind and partially sighted children and young people in England and Wales. Every day,…
- Scope Helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.Scope's helpline provides free, independent and impartial advice and support on issues that matter to disabled people and their families.Freephone: 0808 800 3333Email: helpline@scope.org.uk8am to 8pm weekdays and closed at weekends and bank holidays. Scope’s online community is a place where disabled people, parents, carers…
- Parents Connect is for parents or carers of disabled children. The aim of the service is to: reduce isolation build a support network with other parents provide useful information (how to approach professionals, what local/national support is available for you/your child Parents Connect will: have…
- 11am to 2pmFamily Saturdays is a unique service run by Islington parents for Islington parents and their Children with SEND. Children learn, play and explore in a safe and understanding environment. Whilst staff take the children to the soft play and the sensory room, parents join a…
- Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings. Sibs…
- Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm, Friday 9am to 4pmWe act as an introductory agency, placing qualified and experienced childcare workers, carers and special needs nannies, to families with babies, children and young adults with additional needs. We also place nannies and carers with families in difficult situations such as those who have suffered…
- 1.30 pm - 2.15 pm...Let your imagination run wild! Discover Children's Story Centre is a place where children and their famlies can enjoy playing, learning and making up stories together. Story tealling session (45 minutes) lead by the Discover Story Builder. Afterwards roam around and play in different areas…