6 weeks group for carer experienced and young parents. Come and connect with other expecting parents! Join us to:• help you and your baby through pregnancy & birth• gain confidence in developing skills to feed & care for your baby• learn about support on offer…
Saturday 23 March, 10.30am to 12 noon and 1-2.30pm
Event for families with children aged 5 to 11 years. Activities: Kite making Discover secrets of nature Make cards Art and craft and much more! Book now! Text the number for children and adults attending to 07816 116 639
Islington has eight leisure centres, over 100 parks, 50 sports clubs, 27 artificial football pitches, 21 community centres offering activity, eight outdoor gyms, 12 adventure playgrounds, and more than 60 sports and types of physical activity on offer. Sport and Physical Activity | Islington Council…
Share your views We are consulting on proposed changes to how and where some maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services are provided in North Central London.To find out more and have your say, visit nclhealthandcare.org.uk/start-wellShare your views about the proposed changes and one of our…
Boxing training is a brilliant way to develop your reflexes, agility and overall cardio vascular fitness. It tones your muscles and helps reduce body fat.The techniques you will learn are not just about speed and power, you also work on rhythm, timing and overall stamina.Have…
Monday 22 January, 19 February, 18 March, 15 April, 9.30am to 1pm 2024
Advice and guidance for private renting tentants. Speak to a housing team officer regarding Private Sector accomodation. Email or call to book your place.
Monday 8 January, 5 February, 4 March, 8 April, 9.30am to 1pm 2024
Advice and guidance for private renting tentants. Speak to a housing team officer regarding Private Sector accomodation. Email or call to book your place.
This workshop delivered by a clinical psychologist and an early years practitioner, will: help you to know when your child is ready to start toilet training give information about ways to help children to toilet train provide a space to share ideas and ask questions…
Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm. Last session on 21 December 2023, reopens on 11 January 2024
Free online breastfeeding support group. Meet other local breastfeeding mums and share tips, feelings and any worries with experienced baby feeding supporters from the comfort of your own home. For alternative support arrangements, call Islington Breastfeeding Peer Support Service on 020 3316 8439 and leave…
Every month, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December - after Friday Prayer 2023.
Family Support Workers help with a range of family issues and signpost to other services such as housing and iWork. Come to speak to one of the Bright Start 0-5s team or Bright Futures 5-19 team. No need to book - just turn up
A place for little ones and their carers to play and talk. Bubble and Speak offers convivial spaces where mothers, fathers, grand-parents, nannies and other carers can meet each other and where their little ones can play and spend time with friends. We believe that social spaces are…
Community Warm Space Monday 10-2pm There is an existing lunch club that you can join, pelase call or email ahead to confirm, and the there will be hhot refreshments and board games. There is a hairdresser on site this day who offers a good community…
We have board games, books, music, playlists made by you, table tennis, table football, TV, videos and an PS4. There’s lots of space to just chill out and hang about and there are plenty of people to talk to. Sometimes we have debates, projects or…
Monday, 9.30-11.30am in term time. Last session on 18 December 2023, reopens on 8 January 2024
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…
We'll be either pond dipping or meadow sweeping plus some nature crafts in Gillespie Park. All free and family-friendly. Join our free holiday nature sessions in Gillespie Park! We'll be outside either pond dipping or meadow sweeping and they'll be a nature based craft activity…
Free Saturday Family Fun Play Sessions (Term time only) Free, family fun play sessions for all ages! Our Saturday family play sessions aim to support parents and carers to play with their children as a family. All children are welcome, but we recommend under 6's are closely supervised…
This session is for girls who would prefer to work out in the gym with no boys around. There will be a female instructor on hand to help you with technique and planning workouts. You will be given a gym induction as part of your…
Pulse can help young people with free, confidential advice, information and support.You can come forPregnancy testingEmergency contraception (morning after pills)Sexual health check ups and treatment for infections (STIs)Come Correct C-Card, condoms and lubeThe pill, patch and other contraceptive methodsReferral to maternity counselling (a midwife) or…
Tuesday, 1-4pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm; appointment essential. Venue to be confirmed on booking
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…
Open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9pm, Wednesday mornings 9-11am
At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.…
PANS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome) and PANDAS (paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with strep) are devastating neuropsychiatric conditions that are currently poorly recognised, diagnosed and supported both medically and in schools. One estimate suggests that up to 1 in 200 children suffer from this condition. The PANS/PANDAS Charity helps to provide: Resources for parents…
KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
KEEper Clinic was established to provide goalkeeping sessions for children aged 5-17 years old. Most football sessions are catered towards outfield players which is why we wanted to provide sessions catered towards goalkeepers. Here at the KEEper Clinic we want children to learn the art…
The YCSMAS Team has been created in response to the growing number of young people referred for counselling and/or substance misuse support with comorbid presentations. It is a holistic health service for young people that integrates two specialist Targeted Youth Service teams: TYS Youth Counselling Service IYPDAS (Islington Young…
Throughout the Easter holidays we’ll be working with Better to offer free swimming lessons to children aged 4-16. The lessons are specially tailored to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water for young people through playful yet instructive lessons. The next lessons will take place…
Each session we cook a different dish from around the world. All recipes are creative, healthy, tasty, economical and easy to make.Try your hand at lots of things including food from Mexico, China, India, the Caribbean and Italy as well as traditional British dishes. We…
Monday, 10-11.30 am, 6 September to 26 July 2024. No sessions during the Christmas holiday
Come and join in a fun activity with your child and pick up tips on how to support your child’s learning and development. These sessions are for Islington residents, living in any of the Bright Start areas. You don't have to live in a specific…
The Emotional Wellbeing Team is a new service within the Social, Emotional and Mental Health Pathway provided by Isledon CIC. We help young people to access community activities as part of a personal plan to address mild to moderate wellbeing issues, such as stress, poor…
Three schemes, running from 1st March - 1st April. Participants can join us on a Monday and Wednesday or a Tuesday and Thursday for five weeks.
In It Together is a series of virtual workshops led by professional facilitators that allows young people to use their voice and what matters to them to aid their mental health and wellbeing by exploring the arts. Aimed at 16-21 year olds, the workshops will…
The School Wellbeing Service, SWS, supports children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as, worries, anxiety, stress and low mood at school. The SWS works together with schools and colleges to build on the excellent mental health provisions already available in the borough and is part of a national programme. The SWS aims to improve capacity for…
Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm; 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…
KlearMinds are a team of therapists providing a range of counselling services, psychotherapy, CBT therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and life coaching in London including Kensington, Liverpool Street and the City. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your life and wish to improve your inner happiness and fulfilment, or…
Monday, 1.30-3pm. 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Last session on 18 December 2023, reopens on 8 January 2024
Free 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…
Meet with our breastfeeding supporters to talk through all your questions about feeding and caring for your newborn when he or she arrives. It's an interactive session that's a bit different every time, depending on what you particularly want to know, rather than a formal…
Good Thinking is London’s digital mental wellbeing service, delivered in partnership with London’s NHS, the Mayor of London, Public Health England, London Councils and Thrive LDN. Good Thinking is free for Londoners to access and provides support to those who feel anxious, sleep deprived, stressed or…
For those residents who are struggling with the cost of food and are not regular cooks Bags of Taste offers a distance learning course that will show you how to cook a variety of recipes at home that you can make very cheaply. We deliver a…
Up to 90% of people with mental health conditions live with relatives who provide them with long-term practical and emotional support. Due to common prejudices and misunderstandings about mental health, carers are less likely to discuss caring with friends and family or go to professionals…
Islington Mind promotes the preservation and safeguarding of mental health. We believe that everyone has a right to good mental health, and we aim to make a significant contribution to the recovery and quality of life of people who experience mental health problems. We also…
Open Monday to Friday from 6pm to 10pm; weekends from 2pm to 6pm.
Our Mental Health Recovery Pathway's Out of Hours Crisis café is open every evening and at the weekend and offers crisis mental health support to Islington residents. If you feel you need crisis support, please turn up during opening times: Monday – Friday 6:00pm –…
A virtual after-school club with Arsenal in the Community including football and wellbeing activities. Two Arsenal in the Community coaches are online at each session.
Royal Free London CAMHS Eating Disorder Service aims to help young people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or atypical variations of these disorders, to recover fully in the community.
St Luke's Community Centre is pleased to offer free table tennis classes for Islington women. Table tennis is a fun, sociable way to work on fitness and co-ordination. FREE for all Islington women.
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, 6 September 2023 to 26 July 2024. Last session on 19 December 2023, reopens on 9 January 2024
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…
The award winning Little Kickers comes to Hilldrop this January!Classes are tailored to children from as young as 18 months, giving them a fun and positive introduction to football and team-play in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
FREE Health and Wellbeing Activities for Everyone! Join the Active Spaces community to improve your health, wellbeing and connect with others. Pilates For All In person at Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Rd, Mayville Estate, N16 8NA Join this varied weekly session to improve muscle strength, flexibility,…
Kooth operates out of hours service weekdays from 12 to 10 pm and the weekend from 6-10 pm 365 days a year. Kooth is also available on Christmas Day!
Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service for young people. It is a safe, secure and anonymous means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors. As well as other supports such…
Barnardo’s SEMH is a new Service in the Borough of Islington, it is delivered by a qualified Team of talking and creative Therapists based in the community in Islington. It provides short term individual counselling and therapy to the children and young people of Islington…
From 30 September 2019, Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services will be part of the new multi-agency Central Point of Access for all Social, Emotional and Mental Health referrals across Islington. The Central Point of Access is based at the Children's Services Contact Team…
Journey to Parenthood is a 6-week parenting course for parents-to-be. The course is designed to support expectant parents by offering information and guidance on pregnancy, birth and beyond. Sessions include typical topics of interest such as: • How to plan and prepare for labour &…