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- Free, confidential telephone advice, information and casework service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on homelessness, housing options, harassment and finding accommodation. Weekly and monthly drop-in advice sessions around London (do not see clients at main office) - see website for times and venues.
- Formerly the North Ongoing Support and Review Team. Multi-disciplinary team, including Social Workers, Case Managers, physiotherapists, a Speech and Language therapist and Occupational Therapists, that works with adults over 18 with physical disabilities and people over 65 in the north of the borough. Office not open to the public. Open…
- 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 National Careers Service provides you with information, advice and guidance to help you make better and informed decisions on a full range of learning, training and work opportunities. Our expert advisers are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and impartial, what's more they will help empower you so…
- Adfam is the only national umbrella organisation working specifically with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Our final goal is that no family member in need of support should go without it. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for families…
- Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 5pmThe Motability Scheme offers an affordable way for disabled people to lease a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair. It is available to anyone who receives one of the following allowances, with at least 12 months remaining: Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component…
- Disabled Motoring UK is the nationwide campaigning charity for disabled drivers, passengers & Blue Badge holders. Members receive a monthly magazine keeping them up to date with relevant information, and have access to an information and advice line for matters relating to their personal mobility.…
- The Sanctuary will provide accomodation, training and activities that will help the victims of Bullying and Abuse improve their emotional wellbeing, build their self confidience and increase their self esteem, equipping them with the skills to become successful in life. Please leave a message…
- Services for people with a psychotic illness who are registered with a GP aligned to the team. We provide high quality mental health care to people with psychotic illnesses and our goal is to support recovery, to promote mental and physical wellbeing and optimise independence…
- If you've been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime committed against someone you know, we can help you find the strength to deal with what you've been through. Our services are free and available to everyone, whether or not…
- Action for Blind People is now part of the RNIB
- Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of…
- PAPYRUS is the UK charity dedicated to prevention of young suicide. HOPELineUK ia a Confidential helpline for practical advice. Please contact if you are a young person worried about yourself or someone concerned about a young person you know.
- The Barnsbury Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department of Work and Pensions providing a comprehensive work and benefits service. Here you get advice and information on how to get into paid work. People of working age also get the help and support they…
- Finsbury Park Jobcentre Plus is a part of the Department of Work and Pensions providing a comprehensive work and benefits service. Here you get advice and information on how to get into paid work. People of working age also get the help and support they…
- Provides accommodation for lesbians andamp; gay men aged 16-25 in need of housing and support. Also provides phone and drop in housing advice for lesbians and gay men. Phone Mon and Friday 10am - 1pm , 2pm - 5pm.
- Breathe Stop Smoking Service is a free Camden & Islington service. Get the support that suits you best to stop smoking, including tips to stop by yourself, personalised help from a specialist advisor online or over the phone, and face-to-face support in Islington (and Camden) throughout…
- Monday closed; Tuesday 9.30am-7pm; Wednesday 9:30am-1pm; Thursday 9.30am-7pm; Friday closed; Saturday 11am5pm; Sunday closed.Public library services Books for adults and children, audio books, large print books. Online resources: eBooks and eAudio, eMagazines and eNewspapers Free public Wi-Fi. Dedicated lap-top points. 6 free to use public computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office. Study tables and quiet study area. Photocopier.…
- 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…
- Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Parents Information Helpline: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pmYoungMinds provides an information service for parents and cares with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. Training and consultancy are provided to frontline staff such as teachers, social workers and youth workers. A wide range of publications for young people,…
- Activities on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please see the website for details.Rose Bowl provides activities for children and young people including an after-school drop in, dance, arts, home cooking and sport. On Tuesdays - Fridays from 3.30-6pm there is a programme for 8-12 year olds. From 6.30-8.30pm there is a programme for 13-19 year olds including…
- Nearest to Islington are in Wood Green (practical and theory), New Southgate and Winchmore Hill. People need to arrange practical and theory tests separately. Ring Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Any problem with booking or test outcomes phone:020 7468 4712
- A community partnership of faith-based organisations and projects working together to assist the local community. We work to support inter faith and community initiatives and dialogue throughout the Borough.
- Junior athletics for 6 to 20 years old on Saturday: under 11s,from 11am to 12.15pm; 11 and over from 10.30am to 12.15pm. Qualified UK athletics coaches from London Heathside. You will be taught how to sprint, jump and throw with good technique, plus get fit,…
- Voluntary organisation offering counselling and support services to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and those unsure of their sexual identity. Offers counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. Their social groups provide a safe space…
- Preventive travel medicine service to the business and holiday traveller. Staff will advise and discuss your itinerary and recommend ways to safeguard your health during your trip. The clinic can advise you about anti-malarial drugs, vaccinations, safe eating and drinking. Provides a wide range of…
- Young people's theatre company. Brings together a team of directors, young performers, technicians, designers, writers, musicians, composers and choreographers with an innovative approach to theatre.
- Continuing Education Service: basic adult education, lip reading, vocal training and sign language classes for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing students. Professional development training for those wishing to work as interpreters, lip reading tutors etc.
- Childline is a registered charity. It provides a free and confidential phone counselling service for any child with any problem 24 hrs a day. Children are also welcome to write, without a stamp, to Childline at the address below. There is also a helpline available…
- Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. Section 28 was an offensive piece of legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in…
- Contact : Laurel Oettle
- Advice line is available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10am – 1pm. Tuesday, from 2pm to 5pm.Drop-in surgeries take place from 2pm -3.30pm at the following venuesMonday: Contemporary Urban Centre, 13a Great Chapel Street, W1F 8FL Wednesday: Origin Housing, St Richards House,110 Eversholt Street NW11BS Thursday: THT Lighthouse South, 14-15 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, SE1 1BSA housing service providing supported accommodation for 41 LGBT people aged between 16 and 25; housing advice to LGBT people of any age through a weekday helpline and drop-in surgeries; floating support to LGBT people of any age at the request of clients in receipt…
- 24 hours Metropolitan Police free, confidential phoneline for callers to give information about a terrorist incident, which has happened or may be about to occur.
- Specialist police unit dealing with the investigation of crimes against children and can offer support to child victims.
- Arsenal Football Club’s LGBT supporters group, ‘Gay Gooners’ was established in early 2013 and now has more than 90 members. The GayGooners are the biggest LBGTQ fan group of any football club in England. We exist: - to provide a social group for LGBTQ Arsenal…
- The Trading Standards Service aims to ensure a fair and safe trading environment for residents, businesses and visitors to Islington. If you are a consumer see our consumer advice pages to get help with your query. Consumer advice for residents in Islington Borough | Islington…
- Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people on all issues including domestic violence. Helpline is open daily, 10am to 11pm.
- Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, additional activities run between 5:00pm to 7:00pm during term time and there are some holiday activities.The Children's Active Involvement Service (CAIS) is for all children who have social workers, and those Looked After by Islington Children's Social Care and care leavers. This includes children in need, young people in children's homes and foster placements who live in Islington and also…
- Monday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Tuesday: Open by appointment only Wednesday: 10:30-13:30. Women only space from 14:00-16:00 Thursday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Friday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Weekends: ClosedDay centre for young Londoners experiencing homelessness. New Horizon offers in-person services through their day centre as well as remote and outreach services. New Horizon can help with: Housing advice and advocacy (including specialist support if you're sleeping rough) Support with accessing benefits Education, employment…
- 8.50am to 3.20pmCentral Foundation Boys' School is a boys' Foundation school. Foundation schools are run by their own governing body, which employs the staff and sets the admissions criteria but are maintained by the local authority. Land and buildings are usually owned by the governing body or…
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pmThe Children in Need Service work with children and families who require additional support and with children and young people who are in need of protection. Key teams within the Children in Need Service are: Children's Services Contact Team, which deals with all new enquiries…
- We are the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.
- Point Blank specialises in the delivery of Creative and Media courses and activities designed for and in consultation with young people. We understand the importance of the arts in engaging youth today and provide unique and engaging educational pathways and progression routes for a wide…
- Website of the national organisation that is part of the Mental Health Foundation, which promotes the rights of learning disabled people.
- Monday 9:30am-8:00pm; Tuesday 9:30am-5pm; Wednesday 9.30am-8pm; Thursday 9.30am-8pm; Friday 9.30am-5pm; Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm.Public library services Books for adults and children, audio books, large print books. Toy library. Online resources: eBooks and eAudio, eMagazines and eNewspapers Free public Wi-Fi. Dedicated lap-top points. 28 free to use public computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office. Study tables and dedicated quiet…
- 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…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmTourism for All UK (formerly Holiday Care) is the UK's central source of holiday and travel information for disabled people and their carers. In particular we can help with information on accessible accommodation, accessible visitor attractions, accessible transport, activity holidays for people with disabilities, holidays…