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- A helpline and website for Londoners with helpful information, tools and resources. Understand your options to stop smoking and link up with your local free stop smoking service. Helpline: If you live in Greater London, you can get free specialist, personalised help from health advisers, for…
- Wednesday 1 May 9.30- 11.30am 2024Free Growing Together NHS Workshop for families of children aged 1-5 years an parents who live or have a GP in Islington. No referral needed, just sign up! Many parents with young children find themselves worrying a lot. Sometimes this worry can feel difficult to manage.…
- The Incredible Years programme supports parents to feel less stressed and become more confident in managing their child’s behaviour. The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents and learn positive parenting strategies to help reduce negative behaviours and increase positive child behaviours. This course…
- The Incredible Years programme supports parents to develop confidence in being a parent. The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents whilst learning positive parenting strategies to increase the child’s self-esteem and reduce aggressive behaviour problems. Parents will develop an understanding of the different…
- The Incredible Years programme supports parents to effectively manage their child’s behaviour as they grow and develop (and enter primary school). The group provides the opportunity to meet other parents whilst learning how to manage misbehaviour using age-appropriate positive parenting strategies. The programme will also…
- Monday 29 January, 26 February, 25 March, 29 April, 9.30am to 1pm 2024Advice and guidance for private renting tentants. Speak to a housing team officer regarding Private Sector accomodation. Email or call to book your place.
- Tuesday 1.30-3pm 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Last session on 19 December 2023, reopens on 9 January 2024Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on…
- Wednesday 9.30-11am, 21 February to 27 March 2024English for Parents with their Children under age 4. Make friendsImprove your reading and writing skillsDevelop your speaking and listening skillsLearn different strategies to support children's literacy skills Suitable for beginner ESOL parents and children under age 4 To book contact 020 7527 4089 or…
- Friday, 9.30-11.30am, 6 September 2026 to 26 July 2024. Term-time onlyFamily Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. No booking required, just drop in, but places may be limited. Covid-19 information: all Bright Start activities have been risk assessed to ensure they comply…
- Every Saturday, 2nd May, 4th July 2020, 11am to 12.30pm (no sessions 23rd May or 30th May); 5KM challenge, Saturday, 11th July 2020, 8.30am to 10amA weekly self-development activity and running programme to help girls build confidence and to feel how movement can positively affect their physical, mental and emotional health, working towards a 5K challenge at the end of the 8 weeks. Contact Khara for more information and times.…
- For drop in assessment times please click on 'Useful Information' on websiteBetter Lives is an integrated adult substance misuse service delivered by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with WDP and Blenheim. We offer a free and confidential support service for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems. Our specialist team…
- Thursday, 4.30pm start (session lasts 2-3 hours); term-time onlyThe after-school club supports a small number of children and young people over a long period of time to progress them to the point where they can integrate into the open access youth club. Our inclusive activities give participants the opportunity to try something new…
- Thursdays 9.30-11am. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024Our child health clinics are now appointment only clinics. They continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines. You…
- Fridays 1-2.30pm, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Last session on 15 December 2023, reopens on 5 January 2024Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and…
- Thursdays, 10.15-11.45am (drop in). 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024Free in-person breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries, with experienced breastfeeding supporters on hand for information and support. Booking not required, but places are limited. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439…
- Friday, 9.30 to 11am; Drop-inThis child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines.…
- Thursday, 9.30am-12 noon; appointment essential, please do not drop in!This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines.…
- Wednesday, 9.30am to 12 noon and 1.30-4pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in!Our child health clinics are now appointment only clinics. They continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines. You…
- Tuesday, 1-3.30pm; appointment essential, please do not drop in!This child health clinic is by appointment only. Child Health Clinics continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines.…
- Child Health Clinic Drop in Wednesday 9.30-11.30amOur child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: • Bingfield HC : 020 7527…
- Wednesday, 1-3pmOur child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: Bingfield HC : 020 7527 1610…
- Thursday, 9.30-11.30am. Last session on 21 December 2023, reopens on 4 January 2024Our child health clinics are now appointment only clinics. They continue to be run from the health centres across Islington. You can book an appointment by calling your health visitor direct if you have the number, or by calling one of the duty lines. You…
- Tuesday, 1.30-3pmOur child health clinics continue to be run from the health centres and children’s centres across Islington. There is no need to book but if you have further questions you can contact the relevant centre on the number below: Bingfield HC : 020 7527 1610…
- See websiteWe have a programme of free Bikeability courses for children in the school holidays. We have a programme of free Bikeability courses for children over the school holidays. There is a choice of venues in N4 and N1. Beginners (age 5+) – for children who can’t yet ride without…
- 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…
- See website for details of sessions at each venueIslington Leisure Centres; Archway Leisure Centre, Cally Pool, Highbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths, offer a range of swimming lessons for children from age 3 and up to adults. Parent and infant or baby lessons also available. From 5 day holiday courses to continuous programme lessons which run weekly…
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11-6.15pm; Tuesday, 1-4.45pm; Saturday, 12-2.45pm. No appointment needed.The Brandon Centre provides free and confidential contraception and sexual health services to young people aged 12 to 24. Young people come to us to get advice and information about safer sex, pregnancy, sexually-transmitted infections or their sexual and emotional relationships. We supply a wide…
- Please refer to the Other Details section and select the hyperlink under External LinksThe Brandon Centre provides free of charge counselling and psychotherapy services for Islington 14 to 21 year olds at Lift and Platform youth hubs and at the Drum in Whitecross Street. There are two clinical psychologists working at Lift and Platform and a clinical psychologist and…
- Monday to Friday, 9-5pmGrowing Together is a free NHS service for Islington families. We aim to help mothers, fathers and other carers of children aged 1 to 5, who are experiencing feelings such as stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship difficulties. All of our work is designed to support parents…
- Various. Call office for details. See website for details.The Access to Sports Project offers to young people coaching and competitive opportunities in a variety of sports and activities including: archery athletics badminton basketball baseball boxercise fitness football multi-sports netball roller skating tag rugby The Project also offers opportunities for young people to gain…
- One You Islington offers information and links to other websites and local services which can help you improve your health and wellbeing.
- Early years programmes are held during the day (10 - 12 or 1 - 3). Primary programmes are held after school starting at 4pmFamilies for Life - free healthy lifestyle programmes and sessions to families in Islington Families for life is a healthy lifestyle programme to support families with children aged 2 – 11 years to be active and have a healthy lifestyle. The programme supports parents to gain…
- Tuesday, 6-7.30pm; Saturday, 10am to 12pmCoached badminton sessions.
- Find out: Female-only activity in Islington Female-led activity in Islington Facilities in Islington leisure centres that offer privacy Female-only activity in Islington Access to Sports offers activities to girls and young women: Basketball for girls aged 12-16, Fridays 5-7pm, London Metropolitan University, Science Centre, Hornsey Road,…
- A website for bereaved parents.
- Website of the Brittle Bone Society, which provides practical support as well as advice to those suffering with the disease. The service also promotes research into brittle bone disease.
- Weekdays during the day is available for Study Space and support services. Termtime weekly activities are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-9pmLift youth hub has: a gym, indoor and outdoor kitchens, a dance studio, a music studio, creative spaces and meeting rooms. There are weekly sessions for Afrobeats, archery, music, fitness classes, creative activties, home cooking and baking classes We also have 'Free Space', enabling young…
- Gillespie Park: Dawn to dusk each day; Ecology Centre: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Please note both the Ecology Centre and Gillespie Park are closed when Arsenal are playing at home.Gillespie Park is a 2.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in the heart of inner city London. The reserve is managed for the benefit of wildlife. An amazing 244 plant species, 94 bird species and 24 types of butterfly have been seen here. Take a walk…
- See websiteArsenal Community projects provide sport sessions and pathways to accreditation which take place in schools, leisure centres, housing estates and parks. Sports include: bowls double club (sport combined with homework, maths, English help) football including walking football and football for disabled people Holiday activities Girls…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Main Reception)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) -…
- General Opening; Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am to 7pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30am to 5pm; Saturdays 11am to 2pm; For project times please check our websiteFood Bank Light Project Pro International is running a food bank for local residents in the Caledonian and Holloway Wards. You do not need to register beforehand, just turn up on Wednesdays, 12.00pm to 1:30pm; or contact us if you are shielding. Other Services Light Project…
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmEducational Psychologists are involved in enhancing the learning and development of all children and young people. They work with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to help bring about positive changes. Educational Psychologists work with children and young people between the ages of 0 and 25…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmArranges 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
- Tuesday and Thursday, 5-7pmBoxing club for young people.
- Islington Tennis Centre has: six indoor and two outdoor tennis courts a 50 station gym that has cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including free weights and dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls a studio for fitness classes…
- Finsbury Leisure Centre has: four outdoor football pitches four squash courts a six-court multi-sports hall for badminton, basketball and table-tennis exercise studios offering a range of fitness classes including pilates and yoga activity rooms
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 3-8pm.The Zone Youth Club is located between Holloway School and the Bridge School and is accessed from the Bridge School entrance on Carleton Road. We offer after-school and evening youth club sessions for young people aged 11 to 19 years or up to 24 years for…
- Cally Pool & Gym: has a 25 metre pool and large shallow pool has a gym overlooking both pools with cardiovascular machines such as treadmills and rowers, resistance equipment including dedicated stretching areas and fitness aids such as Swiss balls offers fitness classes has a health suite offering…