We were established as a charity in 1988 to provide the Jewish community with education, counselling and support in connection with HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). We can provide emotional, social and on occassions financial support to Jewish people and their families living with HIV/AIDs.…
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- Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) is a registered national charity for Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse. It provides information and support to victims of domestic violence in the Jewish community.
- PAPYRUS is the UK charity dedicated to prevention of young suicide. HOPELineUK ia a Confidential helpline for practical advice. Please contact if you are a young person worried about yourself or someone concerned about a young person you know.
- Action on Elder Abuse operate the UK and Ireland's only national, freephone helpline for anyone concerned in any way about the abuse of older people. Although it cannot provide legal advice, it can provide information on the nature of elder abuse and indicate what action might…
- 24 hours National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
- The most common form of crime in Islington is crime against property, such as burglary and motor vehicle crime; opportunist thieves commit most of these crimes. By taking simple precautions you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim.
- Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families as they face the challenges arising from spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Shine is a registered charity, which was formed in 1966, initially…
- Action for Blind People is now part of the RNIB
- Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of…
- We are the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. Our job is to make sure that care provided by hospitals, dentists, ambulances, care homes and services in people’s own homes and elsewhere meets national standards of quality and safety. For…
- Action for ME’s mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Action for M.E. offers support and information to people affected by…
- If you've been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime committed against someone you know, we can help you find the strength to deal with what you've been through. Our services are free and available to everyone, whether or not…
- Harington aims to provide young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities with life skills and vocational training that will enable them to participate more fully in living and working in the community. There are four strands to the provision: The Vocational Training Scheme aims to prepare…
- Christies Care is one of the UK's largest providers of live-in domiciliary care. A family-owned and run agency, they are rated Outstanding by the CQC and winners of the Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year 2019 at the Health Investor Awards. Since 1987 they have…
- The Dystonia Society is a UK-wide charity providing support, advice and information for anyone affected by the neurological movement disorder known as dystonia. Dystonia is characterised by involuntary and uncontrollable muscle spasms which can force affected parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements…
- You can ask us about anything to do with MS. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information about MS, including symptoms; diagnosis; benefits; employment; treatments; discrimination; research; health and social care.We are here to talk things through and explore your options, however, we are not medically qualified…
- Open Monday to Thursday from 9am until 5pm, and Friday 9am until 4:30am.Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. We help people to live with deafblindness by making connections, building their confidence and independence. Living with combined sight and hearing loss can be frightening. Our…
- This service provides a psychodynamic consultation service that leads to a treatment recommendation. Treatments available include individual and group psychotherapy on a brief or longer term basis. We also make onward referrals to other services when appropriate. This service helps people with a wide range…
- We provide long term rehabilitation, assessment and treatment for people with a wide range of mental health problems. Our aim is to assist you to be able to live independently by creating opportunities for you to take responsibility for your life. Our team of healthcare…
- The service offers a variety of treatment options for any concerned drug users living in the South Camden area. The GRIP clinic (The club drug clinic) is for residents of both Camden and Islington who are experiencing problems specific to their use of Club or Party Drugs.…
- The Royal Osteoporosis Society is the only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. We provide information, support and networks for people living with osteoporosis, and work with healthcare systems to improve diagnosis and care. Our sight is firmly set…
- A support helpline for anyone with diabetes, their friends, family and carers. Diabetes UK Careline is the only dedicated diabetes helpline in the UK. The confidential helpline is staffed by trained counsellors who can provide information on living with diabetes as well as the time…
- The principal aim of EIS is to provide a service to identify, assess, treat and support young people experiencing their first psychotic episode. The Early Intervention Service accepts referrals for people aged between 18 and 34 years (currently under review), who are resident in the boroughs…
- This service is for people requiring assessment under the Mental Health Act for admission to a mental health hospital in Islington. We help anyone whose difficulties are such that they require an assessment or treatment in hospital for a period of time. This could be…
- This service carries out assessments of the problems people are facing and what kinds of help may be useful. Then an individual treatment plan is formed. This will be discussed with a person and will include a list of the types of help that would…
- We offer assessment and treatment for people with mental health difficulties. The unit is structured around the group programme, with a broad range of therapeutic groups. We promote early discharge from hospital and prevents hospital admission. This is a stepping stone service, lasting between 4-6…
- The service supports people with mental health needs who live in their own homes in Islington. The Team develop personalised support plans based on people's needs, addressing social, emotional, practical and cultural well-being outcomes. They provide intensive support, visiting service users at their home or…
- Staffed in-patient service. Intensive rehabilitation for people with mental health problems with a view of moving them into community placements within one year. We are an in-patient service and have a range of medicial professionals including doctors, nurses and health care assistants to provide support…
- Camden Crisis house is a 6 bed unit that offers professional care and support in a safe, homely environment. It has six bedrooms that all have their own bathrooms. The support given is one to one support and counselling, access to the Recovery Centre group…
- Services for people with a psychotic illness who are registered with a GP aligned to the team. We provide high quality mental health care to people with psychotic illnesses and our goal is to support recovery, to promote mental and physical wellbeing and optimise independence…
- Acute admission assessment ward for older persons with mental health issues. Some service users may be admitted and or detained under sections of the Mental Health Act. We provide acute inpatient mental health care for older adults. You can expect a full and comprehensive mental…
- A mental health rehabilitation ward for adults detained under the Mental Health Act. We provides short term rehabilitation, assessment and treatment for people with a wide range of mental health conditions. The team provides a holistic assessment of your needs, strength and life goals. We also…
- The Assertive Outreach Team aims to offer users an intensive, but flexible, service user led service. We will work within the guidelines of a Care Programme Approach, assessing needs and strengths, care planning and ensuring access to a range of services. The Assertive Outreach Team…
- Some evening weekday groups and individual therapy are offered.
- Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pmA confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.We are a team of skilled professionals offering advice, information and support to domestic violence perpetrators, as well as to their (ex) partners and frontline workers. We are…
- The Sanctuary will provide accomodation, training and activities that will help the victims of Bullying and Abuse improve their emotional wellbeing, build their self confidience and increase their self esteem, equipping them with the skills to become successful in life. Please leave a message…
- We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and in their own communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and…
- We offer in house training for care homes, carers and relatives; Boundaries with Clients - Basic Awareness/Confidentiality Dementia Awareness Coping with Bereavement and Loss Diversity and Equality First Aid Health and Safety Food Hygiene Manual Handling Safeguarding Adults at Risk Medication, Administration and Recording Infection…
- Living with diabetes can be difficult – and sometimes you need support from someone who knows exactly what you’re going through. The Diabetes UK Peer Support network connects people living with diabetes, and offers to share information, experience and support. We have a team of…
- Adjusting to the knowledge that you or a member of your family has diabetes takes time and it is often helpful to meet other people who live with diabetes and have been through a similar situation. They can offer understanding, help and support at an…
- Many people find it difficult, at times, to get their voice heard about decisions or issues that affect their lives. Advocacy is taking action to help people to access information, explore and understand their options, and to make their views and wishes known. The main…
- Room to Heal is a specialist charity working therapeutically with refugees and asylum seekers who have survived torture and other forms of organised violence. We aim to use the power of community to enable our members to heal from their traumatic experiences, find renewed meaning…
- Voyage Care supports thousands of people with learning and physical disabilities, brain injuries, autism and other needs across England, Scotland and Wales.We offer person centred care and support in a range of settings and have experience of supporting people to move from one type of…
- The Friendship Network is a befriending project. We offer social support to isolated older people living in Islington. If you find it hard to get out and about and would like someone to chat with, we will match you with a volunteer who will visit…
- We are open: Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm.Community Warm Space in colder months and Cool space in heatwaves: Drop-in, refreshments, dining room, study room (in the evenings) and wrap-around support. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-7pm Friday 9-5pm Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm Run by St Luke's Trust, this large, modern centre offers a…
- RNIB Low Vision Service (previously Judd Street) is based at the new RNIB building in London. We provide NHS funded low vision assessments and NHS eye tests for adults living with sight loss in Islington or Camden. We also provide eye care for adults in…
- FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life. It is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) working in partnership with other national and local organisations.Our…
- A community based project for stroke survivors and their families and friends. The project runs a number of different services: ANS: advocacy, navigation and support. This service aims to ensure that the needs of the individual are met as much as possible. Assistance can be given in completing…
- Penderels Trust offers advice, guidance and practical solutions to enable people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes, to achieve their goals in life and to help them play an active part in their community.We are a not-for-profit organisation and have been supporting…
- We support with home-based personal care and daily living tasks, such as: Assisting services users to get up Assisting service user to go bedice Dressing and Undressing Medication reminders/prompting Personal Hygiene - toileting, washing, bathing, shaving, hair care and oral hygiene. Assisting with eating and…