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- 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…
- Text Relay the UK's text to voice relay service.Text Relay connects people using a textphone with people using a telephone or another textphone. It lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people stay in touch with friends and family, and call businesses over the…
- The Veolia Water Trust is a registered charity (number 1128398) which aims to help people take control of their finances by reducing the burden of their debts and helping them meet their future bills. The Trust operates through donations from Veolia Water Central, Veolia Water…
- SignHealth wants to see a world where deaf people are as healthy as hearing people. Deaf people can find it hard to get equal access to health care and health information. Because of this, deaf people are more likely to become ill.SignHealth has been working…
- There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s 10 million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way. From high quality information and support to empower you to take control of your arthritis, to campaigning for change…Arthritis Care is here…
- Benefits You get 50% off: Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares Adult 7 Day or monthly (up to six months) Bus & Tram Passes Can I get it? You must be: Living in a London borough Aged between 18 and 60 Getting no other…
- Beat is the leading UK charity for anyone affected by an eating disorder. Beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association, and we continue to build on the strong foundations of the past 20 years of work.Eating disorders are a serious mental illness affecting 1.6…
- National charity for people in the UK with Polio and Post Polio Syndrome. Through our Central Office, we provide information, advice and other services. We have almost 50 Branches and Groups throughout the UK and also an Online Forum.
- The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping snorers and their bed partners improve their sleep, returning them again to peaceful nights together.
- British Blind Sport (BBS) is a national registered charity based in Leamington Spa. Since its beginnings as a registered charity in 1976, British Blind Sport has become the leading voice for visually impaired people (VI) in the world of sport and leisure, both at home…
- Goalball is an indoor sport played in a gymnasium or hall. It originated in Europe and is the only international team sport for the Vision Impaired played at the Paralympics. Originally it was created to allow people who are blind or vision impaired to take…
- This charity supplies 200 national newspaper and magazine titles in a range of accessible audio and electronic formats, including audio tape and CD, DAISY CD, audio downloads and digital full text are available according to choice. Subscription charges are very affordable. A free catalogue and…
- We provide fully managed payroll services for Service Users who are employing their own Carer / PA funded by a direct payment / personal budget. We manage the payroll completely and are the payroll department for our clients. We: Calculate wage payments , tax, national…
- Enable Payroll is a national payroll and employment advisory support service. We provide a specialised service for users of direct payments or anyone who employs a personal assistant or care assistant to work for them in their home.
- Direct Payment Payroll service provider.
- Coronavirus Update Shaw Trust’s Get Back on Track Service is now offering advice and support to Islington residents whose jobs have been affected by the current crisis. Issues/ topics covered include furloughing, changes to terms and conditions, working from home, managing mental health, etc. Are…
- Organisation that provide Employers Liability Insurance for users of Direct Payments. For contact details for each service, follow this link Insurance companies are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- Sugarman Health & Wellbeing is a leading, well established healthcare recruitment and service provider, operating for over 30 years in both the private and public healthcare sector. Our wealth of experience means that our clients trust us in placing the right people, in the right…
- If you're disabled and can't use public transport, try Dial-a-Ride. It's free, door-to-door, and great for getting out and about.
- The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an…
- Enable Holidays is an award-winning disabled holiday specialist providing accessible tailor-made holidays for wheelchair users with guaranteed adapted accommodation. A range of over 250 accessible holidays in a wide range of destinations - from UK and Jersey to the Mediterranean, Aegean, Egypt, India and Florida. All hotels, apartments…
- Community Life Choices is a specialist support service designed uniquely to promote the options of care and support available in the local community to meet the needs of an individual using self directed support or direct payments. Community Life Choices supports individuals with finding the right Personal Assistant…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmHighbury New Park Day Centre provides daytime care for older people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Our friendly, approachable team provides personalised care in a fun, supportive and stimulating atmosphere. Day club members can relax, socialise and take part in fun activities Highbury…
- A home fire safety visit is a chance to look at how at risk of fire your home is. We'll visit you at home to offer advice on how to make your home safe and where appropriate fit a smoke alarm, for free.
- Tresgance UK Ltd is a family run company based in North London. We primarily provide high quality deep (blitz) cleans, environmental cleans, de-cluttering services and rubbish removal and disposal services. We also provide domestic cleans - on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis - as per…
- Reporting Anti-social behaviour (ASB) If you are a victim of or have witnessed an incident of anti-social behaviour you should report it to your area housing office. This can be done in person, online, by telephone, email or in writing.Anti-social behaviour online reporting form During…
- Whether you are looking for domestic or office cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning or ironing services in London, CLEANWELL will be able to provide you with insured, vetted and trained cleaners. CLEANWELL will be able to provide a personalised quality cleaning service for each individual…
- Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.We do this by giving advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need, and by campaigning for lasting political change to end the housing crisis for good.
- Anxiety UK is a user-led charity for those suffering from anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, phobias, obsessive/compulsive disorders, social anxiety and other associated anxiety disorders. We provide a helpline service offering information, support and understanding, run by sufferers and ex-sufferers of anxiety disorders. We provide…
- Monday, 10am to 5pm; Tuesday, 10am to 8pm, Wednesday, 10am to 8pm; Thursday, 1-5pm; Friday, 1-5pm. Tuesday is a trans specific service.We provide emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn't always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. We can help people to report incidents, get access to housing advice and link in with local support. Speak out,…
- Blue Ribbon Care is an independent Health and Social Care provider specialising in a personalised Home Care service throughout the UK. We make it possible for people who need care, to receive it in the comfort of their own home. Our aim is to provide…
- If you are homeless, have been homeless in the last two years, or are at risk of becoming homeless, we can help you. To us, homeless means sleeping on the streets or living in a hostel, shelter or refuge. It also means living in supported…
- Renaissance Personnel Ltd is a Recruitment Business which specialises in recruiting and supplying qualified nurses and carers to all care establishments as well individual people's homes. The services can be booked on an hourly or live-in basis. Renaissance operates a 24 hour service.
- All Pharmacy services , Supplier of Simple aids i.e. community equipment.
- Helping Hands have over 23 years experience in providing live-in care and are rated excellent in their latest CQC inspection report. They also recently won the Great British Care Awards Trainer of the Year award and were regional winners for the Over 250 employees for…
- Solace Women's aid works closely with women and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence. Solace runs a range of services to meet different needs in a holistic and empowering way so that you can live an independent life free from domestic…
- Members Only: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Membership is free but members must be 55+ and live in the borough. Activities include Signposting; engagement with older people. Tea and coffee, books, low cost or free social, arts and wellbeing activities Open to All: Thursday: 2-5pm, starting 3rd November 2022 Tea, coffee,…
- We provide a range of personalised support services for adults with disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions or age-related needs. Our vision is to transform the lives of people with a disability or mental health condition by providing the best quality housing and support services. We…
- The Regard Partnership provides flexible and personalised support for people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs or Acquired Brain Injuries across more than 120 supported living services and residential care homes in England and Wales. We also operate services for children with Learning Disabilities and…
- Online listing site for disabled people and their carers and familes to sell their used,unwanted or surplus Mobility Equipment. The site is low cost easy to navigate and secure. For items with a sales value of £50 or less advertising is FREE. All adverts are…
- The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music therapists and a source of information, support and involvement for the general public. Music therapy is an established clinical discipline which is widely used to help people whose lives have been affected…
- Reed Community Care provide personal, practical, social and emotional support services to the following service user groups for both the public sector and for individuals to:- Older people; people with learning disabilities People with physical disabilities People with mental health problems Families and children Terminally…
- City YMCA, provides a wide range of services to young people in London to support them in their transition into adulthood. This includes conventional youth work, detached youth projects, accomodation and targeted projects.
- ELOP is a thriving lesbian and gay centre based in North East London. ELOP was established around 1995 as a grassroots developed and community-led organisation with the aim to promote the health, wellbeing, empowerment and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) communities. Since…