London Taxicard provides subsidised door-to-door transport in taxis and private-hire vehicles for people who have serious mobility impairment or a visual impairment that makes it difficult to use public transport. You have to complete an application process prior to using the service. The application form…
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- The Relatives & Residents Association is the national charity running a helpline for older people needing care and the relatives and friends who help them cope. Our helpline staff are here to empower callers with the information they need to resolve their issues. Our Helpline advisors…
- Whether you are new to bridge or an expert you are very welcome at the Acol. Bridge classes At the Acol - the home of bridge and London's most famous teaching club - we aim to provide a complete bridge education. We offer classes and…
- Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. We aim to do this by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people (aged 75+) who live alone, and volunteers within…
- Whatever you're going through call us free any time from any phone on 116 123Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you…
- We deliver meals and groceries, offer cookery and nutrition classes and communal eating opportunities to people living with HIV in London and their dependants. Inspired by our practical response, hundreds of volunteers deliver our services, supported by a staff team of seven. People living with…
- Minerva Lodge is a supported living service for nine people with learning disabilities and autism, aged from their 30s to their 70s, each of whom live in their own flat. The centre has great communal areas, and everyone meets regularly to socialise – including a…
- Open meetings for Islington pensioners in the Islington Town Hall, Upper St, N1. Membership is free to anyone over 55 who lives or works in Islington. We are a membership organisation established in 1986 providing voice for the pensioners of Islington about the issues affecting them.…
- Mary Ward Centre is the adult education centre with a difference. We provide a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and run courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable. Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where…
- Archway District carers group meet Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm. Bingo on Thursdays 1.30pm to 4.00pm. It is open to all carers of all ages and provides information and social activities and encourages carers to share experiences
- Tax credits are payments from the government. If you're responsible for at least one child or young person, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but are on a low income, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. You can often get…
- 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
- TB Alert is the UK’s national tuberculosis charity. We are the only charity that focuses on TB both in the UK and overseas. Our vision is the control and ultimate elimination of TB. Our mission is to increase access to effective treatment for all. TB…
- The pest control team is responsible for making sure that public health pests are dealt with effectively, safely and in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. To achieve these aims, the team: responds to requests to deal with public health pests; carries out a series of…
- The London Area Refugee Unit aims to help refugees and asylum seekers in the London Area with practical advice and support. Volunteers, supported by members of staff, deliver the following services: office based casework, orientation and women in crisis projects, emergency provisions, support for destitute…
- Refuge is the national charity which provides a wide range of specialist domestic violence services to women and children experiencing domestic violence. On any given day our services support over 2,800 women and children.Refuge's national network of services includes safe emergency accommodation, advocacy, outreach, culturally…
- Patient Transport UK Ltd provide Ambulances for patients with various mobilities and medical needs including: Stretcher patients Carrychair patients Bariatric Patients Wheelchair patients Walk-on patients
- In the current economic climate, many people are finding it difficult to cope financially. You can find helpful advice on the pages.
- A borough wide service that operates from 5pm-9am Mon-Friday and 24 hrs on weekends and bank holidays, to respond to social care emergencies for Children, Adults or Mental Health services.
- 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.
- Highbury New Park is located in a quiet residential area of Islington in north London. We provide personalised residential, nursing and respite care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our team has specialist expertise in caring for people who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of…
- Enham helps disabled people succeed by offering a choice of learning programmes, employment opportunities and housing and care options. Residential care only offered to Islington residents. Self referral or referral via Social Services.
- 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…
- PA Pool provides members with a browsable database of PAs (also known as Personal Assistants or Carers) and PA Users (also known as Personal Assistant Employers or PAE), where information about each person, plus who or what they are looking for, can be accessed at…
- Coronavirus Update: The Maya Centre offers culturally sensitive, low cost counselling and talking therapies for women. For more information or to self-refer call 0207 281 8970. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: The Maya Centre provides free psychodynamic counselling and group psychotherapy for women on low incomes living…
- Rathbone is a UK-wide voluntary youth sector organisation providing opportunities for young people to transform their life-circumstances by re-engaging with learning, discovering their ability to succeed and achieving progression to further education, training and employment.
- A council run day centre for elderly people with moderate to severe disabilities providing a significant range of activities, care and support. Classes and activities include: keep fit arts and crafts bingo horticulture music hairdressers community access trips special event church services shopping social events…
- Washing, Ironing, Dry Cleaning, Alterations, Shoe repairs.
- Find out what options you have to join Islington council, including apprenticships and work experience.
- We offer a wheelchair rental and hire service for London. If you need a lightweight folding wheelchair to use while in London then we can deliver a wheelchair to your hotel, residence or workplace at a time convenient to you. Wheelchair rentals can also be delivered…
- The Yellow Card Scheme is vital in helping the MHRA monitor the safety of all healthcare products in the UK to ensure they are acceptably safe for patients and those that use them. Reports can be made for all medicines including vaccines, blood factors and…
- RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims and is an independently funded, membership organisation. Members include those who have been bereaved or injured in road crashes and also those who are concerned about road danger. We provide both support for existing victims and…
- VocalEyes - nationwide audio description charity, providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. It is a non-profit distributing charity, whose long-term vision is that all people with a visual impairment are able to experience and enjoy the arts and heritage.
- We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud. People are scammed, ripped off or conned everyday and we want this to stop. We believe that we can beat fraud if we talk about it.The service is run by the National Fraud Authority –…
- Pharmacy located in Islington. We offer a number of services incuding; •Smoking cessation – free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for patients who do not pay for their prescriptions.•Cholestrol and diabetes testing – fasting and non-fasting tests available on a private basis for pricing please contact us.•Weight…
- Accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions provided by Islington as well as usual healthcare services such as dispensing prescriptions, emergency contraception, stop smoking service, prescription pick-up and delivery.
- Accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions provided by ALL london boroughs as well as usual healthcare products. At York Pharmacy we dispense prescription medicines, help you manage your medicines more effectively and offer a great range of products for you to choose from.…
- Accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions provided by Islington, as well the usual healthcare products
- Accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions provided by Islington, as well the usual healthcare products. Can offer private sales for customers who wish to purchase direct.
- Mon-Fri: 9 am-8 pm. Sat: 9 am-5 pm. Sun: ClosedWelcome to Rose chemist. We aim to provide our local community with a professional service of the highest standard and one that specifically meets the needs of our customers. Accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions provided by Islington, as well the usual…
- We aim to please, whatever your needs and requirements are we will get it for you. Just come on in and ask!! We stock a wide range of products, from Viridan, Solgar vitamins to Chanel and Dior perfumes. We also keep a wide range of…
- Full eye examinations and comprehensive eye-health checks are carried out by our fully qualified optometrists, who are trained in dealing with elderly or vulnerable people. All our optometrists are qualified and registered.We are also registered contractors to every Primary Care Trust in the country.
- Visioncall, we are one of the UK’ s leading home visiting opticians and we are proud to provide free eye tests at home for the elderly and housebound. Our attentive staff can carry out a free NHS eye test in any care home in the…
- Eyes on Call provide an NHS funded service for all those who find it difficult to attend a high street Opticians. If you, or someone you know suffers from a short or long-term illness, which restricts your mobility or renders you housebound you are entitled…
- The National Careline is a not for profit company offering information about care and support for older people, their carers and their families. The objective of the National Careline is to provide a portal that signposts users to various organisations including Government departments and support networks…
- This Railcard gives one-third off the price of most National Rail tickets in Great Britain for the cardholder and one accompanying adult. See website for full details. The Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for a one-year railcard or £54 for a three-year railcard.
- The Royal Mail Articles for the Blind scheme is a free, first class or Airmail service for people sending items specifically designed for blind and visually impaired people. This enables them to send certain items within the UK and overseas free of charge. Available to…
- Mind Yourself works to address health inequalities amongst the Irish community in London. We provides information, advice and support to people of Irish birth and descent, on physical and mental health issues. Mind Yourself also provides a range of group activities aimed at improving people’s well-being.…
- The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged (NBFA) was founded to improve the quality of life for older people in the UK who live on a low income.NBFA does this by providing direct practical assistance through the provision of Emergency Telephone Alarms and TENS pain…