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- Daryel Care offers home care services throughout Greater London to both adults and children. We offer a range of home care services which include: Care for the elderly Care for children with specialist or complex needs such as physical or learning disabilities Adults with learning disability…
- We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer personalised support through our centres, holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. We are here for everyone who…
- The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that funds and promotes global research into the disease and provides support for people affected by MND. The Association was formed in 1979 by a group of volunteers who…
- Take better care of yourselves guys. Here at Men's Health Matters we are dedicated to bringing you relevant articles, information, useful advice and news on men's health issues and problems.
- Here at Egerton Pharmacy in Islington London, we are the ideal pharmacists to offer you everything from prescriptions and health screening to travel vaccinations and mobility aids. Whatever your needs, we are sure to have exactly what you are looking for. We are located between…
- The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the leading UK charity focusing on all muscle disease. We bring you all the latest research, care, campaigning, and fundraising news. Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring…
- MS can be tough to deal with, especially when you've just been diagnosed. But you're not alone. Explore this page to find out how we can help with support and information about everything from telling your family to what your rights are at work.
- The NA Helpline is often the first point of contact for people needing support and advice about the nature of drug addiction. Anyone from the using addict, their friends and family members through to drug workers and the press are welcome to call.
- If you live in a council property you should contact your Estate Manager who will discuss the noise problem with you first and then refer it to us if appropriate. Tel: 020 7527 7272 (Noise Service: office hours)Tel: 020 7527 7272 (Noise Patrol: night hours 8pm to…
- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is the UK’s largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital treating over 6,000 inpatients, 120,000 outpatients and 8,000 day cases each year. It provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis, treatment and care of all conditions that affect the…
- OPAM was established in 2000 by a group of HIV positive African men living in the UK. We provide emotional support, home and hospital visits, peer support, HIV prevention and sexual health information, advocacy, and referrals to other services.
- The Nutrition and Dietetics team is made up of recognised experts in nutrition and diet and are here to serve our diverse local community. We work to promote health through good nutrition on an individual, community and population level using the most up-to-date evidence. Referrals for this…
- We're the Parkinson's support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. We provide information and support through: our UK-wide team of information and support workers our free confidential helpline…
- QUIT is the UK charity that helps smokers to stop. QUIT’s website provides help and advice for smokers, health professionals, employers and teachers.
- Respond works with children and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma, as well as those who have abused others, through psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning and other support. Respond also aims to prevent abuse by providing training, consultancy and research.
- The Society provides support, care and advice to those in the community affected by Sickle Cell. You may find a number of the information / fact sheets below useful. There are also Sickle Cell Centres around the country who have support groups who can help…
- The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the leading national charity for spinal cord injured people. Our support starts in the early days during hospital treatment, whether at a specialist Spinal Injuries Centre or at a District General Hospital where you can access our peer services. …
- Our Organisation's overall aim is to support women of Turkish Cypriot/Turkish origin who are in need due to hardship and distress. Our aim is to provide a unique and individualised service geared for the enhancement and advancement of women.
- Woman's Trust is a mental health and support service for women affected by Domestic Violence.We are here to listen and to support you. We offer one-to-one counselling, weekly support groups and self-development workshops for women.
- The Migraine Trust is the health and medical research charity for migraine in the United Kingdom. We seek to empower, inform, and support those affected by migraine while educating health professionals and actively funding and disseminating research. We are committed to supporting people living with migraine…
- Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement. Not only does Cruse provide a telephone helpline and the useful information, our trained volunteers provide face-to-face…
- The Charity developed a range of new services and now caters for an ever increasing number of learning disabled children and adults. A dedicated and experienced staff manages three residential homes which are registered with the National Care Standards Commission, furthermore, three supporting housing projects…
- If you are a victim of crime or are related to a victim and have received unwanted contact from a prisoner (by letter or telephone) or are worried about their release from prison, contact the National Offender Management Service Victim Helpine. Get free help and…
- Our helpline is a free and confidential service. Staffed by experienced nurses and specially trained workers with a personal or professional experience of breast cancer, we offer information and support on any aspect of breast cancer or breast health. The helpline team can also tell…
- The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a human rights charity based in London which was founded by Helen Bamber in 2005. Our specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts hold an international reputation for providing therapeutic care, medical consultation, legal protection and practical support…
- Freedom from Torture, formerly the 'Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture', has been working for 25 years to provide direct clinical services to survivors of torture who arrive in the UK as well as striving to protect and promote their rights. Our charitable…
- The Hoffmann Foundation for Autism provides a range of services for adults within the autistic spectrum and with associated difficulties. Our aim is to improve their quality of life and to enable them to live as independently as possible. We believe that each person is…
- The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) campaigns for a dyslexia friendly society where barriers to dyslexic people do not exist. The BDA works to ensure that ALL people with dyslexia fulfil their potential. To achieve this we need to create change, set standards and support and…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- Galop, is the leading LGBT anti-violence & abuse charity. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have…
- 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
- 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.
- You can find your closest GP by using the NHS Choices website Simply just click the link above, type in your postcode & take a look at the GP's closest to you.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.
- Hackney Community Transport is the founding part of leading social enterprise HCT Group. Our aim is to help our community to get out and about. We provide Group Transport – a low cost alternative to minibus hire for community groups, scooter loan programmes, minibus driver…