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- Drop in: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or phone Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Wednesday 8.30am opening)If you have a housing problem, are homeless or are facing homelessness, please contact us for advice and support. The Housing Aid Team is the starting point for advice and assistance on preventing or dealing with homelessness for eveyone (including 16 to 17 year olds).…
- Disability Rights UK has been formed through a unification of Disability Alliance, Radar and National Centre for Independent Living. It aims to be the largest national pan-disability organisation led by disabled people.
- Ironmonger Row Baths was reopened in 2012 following a major refurbishment. It has: a 30-metre main swimming pool offering different swimming sessions including a session for women a warm teaching pool with an adjustable floor a state-of-the-art gym a cardio zone to develop cardiovascular fitness fitness classes Turkish…
- Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm; Samira Project operates from Imece Monday to Wednesday.IMECE Women’s Centre is a women-only organisation that aims to empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women as well as BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) women by providing culturally sensitive specialist services. In particular, IMECE specialises in providing support for women experiencing harmful practices…
- Monday to Friday 10am to 5pmDViP, a division of Richmond Fellowship, aims to improve the safety of women and children by working with men who want to change their abusive behaviour. It also provides support services to women, specialist therapy to children and offers training to professionals. The Yuva programme…
- It is against the law for a child to take part in performances for television, radio or film, or in sport or modelling work in circumstances where payment is made to the child or to someone on their behalf, unless they have a licence to…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pmOffers advice and information about welfare rights and setting up a business; education and training classes including ESOL, computing, job seeking skills, interview techniques, CV writing, sign language, learn to type, sewing classes, jewellery making, glass painting, decoupage, keep fit, choir, iconography, lunch club, traditional Greek dance and after school activities (Greek…
- Helpline: Open 24 hours; Office: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pmFamily Lives is the leading provider of parent support in the country. The flagship service 'Parentline' is a free confidential, 24-hour, parent-to-parent phone line for anyone in a parenting role. They also have a highly informative and interactive website and an email support service.
- Monday: Closed; Tuesday 9.30am to 8pm; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 9.30am to 8pm; Friday: 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday 9.30am to 5pm; Sunday: Closed.Baby bounce: Friday, 11am; Under 5s story time: Tuesday, 11am; Toy Library: Friday, 11.30am.Homework Club: Thursday, 4-7pm.Public library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. Books, Audio Books, large Print books. Online resources, eBooks and eAudio. eMagazines and eNewspapers Free public Wi-Fi, 6 Free Public computers and Internet access. Study tables and quiet study area. Print…
- Website of the national organisation that promotes the rights of learning disabled people.
- The website of the Disabled Living Foundation is a national organisation which, provides help and advice on the necessary equipment needed to overcome problems of everyday living by disabled people.
- The website of Asthma UK, a charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people whose lives are affected by asthma.
- A website providing information for carers and those supporting them.
- Highbury Leisure Centre has: two swimming pools. This is a large main pool and a warm teaching pool. Swimming lessons are on offer for all ages. There are swimming sessions for women only. THE SWIMMING POOLS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED a large fully equipped gym with cardiovascular…
- After-school from 3.45pm, weekends and summer holidays; Pre-school drama classes on Monday; Phone for detailsYoung Actors Theatre, Islington offers drama classes and productions for ages 18 months to adult. Classes run after school, evenings and weekends all year and there are summer schools and half-term workshops. Pre-school classes run on Monday morning.
- A national information charity on disability and parenthood.
- The Blue Badge Scheme allows you free parking for short periods when you are with your disabled child and/or adult. The scheme is administered by the local authority which deals with applications and issues badges. There are lots of rules about when and where you…
- Scarabeus Aerial Theatre is an Islington-based, small and dynamic professional theatre company which has pioneered the creation of outdoor site responsive aerial performance. Integral to our work is an extensive programme of high quality participatory activities for disadvantaged young people, children and families, often working…
- Archway leisure centre: has a fun leisure pool with a wave machine, water run, water jets and spa pools. The pool also accommodates lane swimming. There are swimming sessions for disabled people. has a two storey gym has spectacular views over the leisure and…
- Enquiries: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm Booking office Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.Dial-a-ride is a multi-occupancy door-to-door transport service for disabled people who cannot use buses, trains and the Tube. It can be used for all sorts of journeys, for example shopping, visiting friends and family, doctors and dentists appointments and going out at night. Dial-a-Ride is…
- This service provides assessment and treatment for foot or foot related problems.
- Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 12.30pmAre you at risk of losing your home as a result of debt? Can’t afford to pay for your own legal advice? You may qualify for legal advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA). We will check if you qualify for legal aid, and if you…
- Highgate and Holloway Cadets: Monday 7-9pmBadgers: Tuesday 6-7.15pm; Clerkenwell Cadets: Thursday 6.30-8.30pmCadets are trained fully in life saving first aid skills as well as taking part in a full and exciting programme. There are opportunities to put first aid and communication skills to the test by helping to man the first aid posts at some of the…
- Information Centre: Monday and Thursday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 1:00pm. Refuge: 9:30am to 5:30pm or by calling our emergency line. Samira Project: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayLatin American Women’s Aid runs the only two refuges in Europe by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. We also offer holistic and intersectional services, providing everything a BME woman needs to recover from abuse and live empowered lives. These include…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThis is a joint initiative between the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Home Office. Their trained professionals offer confidential advice and assistance to those who have been forced into marriage, people worried about friends or relatives, professionals working with actual or potential victims of…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm
- Support services for Asian women and children.
- The team offers a range of Bikeability cycle training courses for children, young people, families and adults. We also coordinate local, community cycle rides.
- Open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30pm. Telephone Helpline : Out of working hours serviceIt is essential to continue providing support services to vulnerable women and girls from the Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African communities in London and Islington. However, all face to face sessions and group activities had to be postponed until further notice. Alternatively, front line…
- The website of GIG a national organisation which helps those affected by genetic disorders.
- A team of clinical psychologists offer brief psychological interventions for parents expecting a baby and parents with a baby in the first year who are struggling with the transition to parenthood. The service provides a safe place for parents or expectant parents to share in…
- Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pmCamden and Islington Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people up to 18 years living in Camden and Islington who have a caring responsibility for a family member. The service offers whole family support, alongside one-one support for young carers and works intensively with families…
- Alcoholics Anonymous provides confidential help, 365 days a year, to people who are alcoholic or who have a drinking problem. AA provides personal local contacts, and introduction to the 4,200 local AA groups that meet weekly in the UK, of which over 820 are in…
- The website of British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD), a national organisation supporting people with learning disabilities and those around them.
- Monday 9:30am to 8:00pm; Tuesday 9:30am to 5pm; Wednesday 9.30am to 8pm; Thursday 9.30am to 8pm; Friday 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday 9.30am to 5pm; Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Baby Bounce: Wednesday and Thursday, 11am; Under 5s: Tuesday and Friday, 11amHomework Club: Wednesday, 4-7pmPublic library services. See opening times for activities for children, young people and families. Books, Audio Books, large Print books. Online resources, eBooks and eAudio. eMagazines and eNewspapers Free public Wi-Fi, 24 Free Public computers and Internet access. Study tables and quiet study area. Print…
- According to trips and projects.Canal boat with professional skipper for day and residential boat trips and projects based around the boat and the canals. Based on the Regent's Canal in Islington.
- The website of Community Service Volunteers (CSV) is a national organisation providing volunteers for young disabled people in order to help them live more independent lives at home and in education.
- 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…
- Are you struggling with debt or money worries?We know it isn’t always easy to know what to do, or where to go for help. But there are lots of organisations in Islington and nearby that can help you free of charge.As well as help dealing…
- Monday-Friday 10am-3pmDisability Action in Islington (DAII) supports disabled people and parents/carers of disabled children living, working or studying in Islington. We provide a volunteer advice service across a range of social welfare issues including welfare benefits, housing and community care. We can apply for charitable funds where relevant…
- Islington Computer Skills Centre is part of Islington Libraries Learning Hub and provides free computer training to Islington residents. All classes are taught by qualified tutors in a relaxed and friendly environment. Each student has sole use of a computer and class sizes are kept…
- Islington Community Transport has been helping the community in Islington to get out and about since it was founded in 1998 to provide community transport services in the borough. In 2006 we joined HCT Group and, operating out of their main Hackney Depot, we provide…
- For help with rent and council tax support you can contact the Benefits Processing Service. This service can support clients with: Help with benefits or grants
- Islington Refugee Forum (IRF) is a refugee-led, independent organisation. IRF was created to act as a common voice for refugees, to improve their quality of life and support their integration into the community. Community organisations play a crucial role in facilitating this integration and the…
- Information on your local parks and how you can make Islington even greener!
- If you are housebound or have difficulty getting to a library you can use the Home Library Service. Part of Islington Library and Heritage Services, the Home Library Service is free, and will visit you in your own home. Items available are books, Large Print…
- The First Steps Learning Centre is situated in the Central Library, just off the Holloway Road. The centre offers a wide range of free courses including computing, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), English, Maths and personal development and employability. See the attached Summer Term 2022…
- Monday–Friday 9am–8pm and Saturday 9.30am–1pmNational Debtline provides free advice and resources to help you deal with your debts. You can access our services over the phone, through our website and via webchat. We’ll give you advice on important debts such as rent or mortgage arrears and support if creditors…
- Open for cat viewing 11am to 3pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 12pm to 3pm Thursday. Closed on TuesdaysCats Protection is the UK's leading cat welfare charity, rehoming and reuniting 55,500 cats and kittens a year through its nationwide network of 29 adoption centres, 253 voluntary-run branches and one homing centre. Promote responsible cat ownership through education and information and run comprehensive neutering…
