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- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
- We want to make sure Adult Social Care services in Islington reflect the needs, wants, and wishes of residents, especially those who use social care services. We are looking for Islington residents and their families, friends, and carers who would be interested in shaping the…
- Monday 28 September 2-4pm, Thursday 8 October 10.30am-12.30pm, Monday 19 October 2-4pm, Thursday 12 November 10.30am-12.30pmVirtual drop in sessions and activities. It's fun to be connected! We can help you join a virtual group activity to learn digital skills, share information, enjoy quizzes and coffee mornings.
- We are currently running a foodbank ( Kings Cross Foodbank) where we we deliver food packages to those in need in the following postcode areas: N1 0, N1 1, N1 2, N1 9, EC1R, WC1H 9, WC1X, NW1 0, NW1 1, NW1 9, N7 8, N7…
- open Monday to Friday 9 to 5
- Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm however after hours and on weekends we operate a 24 hour out of hours service so someone will always answer the phone.
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pmiSet provides employment support to Islington residents who have been diagnosed with a global learning disability (GLD). iSet is a short-term service which offers: An initial assessment to establish a resident’s support needs and what they would like to gain from the referral, iSet support…
- Our weekend workshops run 10am - 6pm on Saturdays and 10am - 5pm on Sundays
- Monday to Friday 8am until 5:30pm
- Are you an Islington resident whose job has been affected by the Covid-19 crisis? Shaw Trust’s Get Back on Track service can offer you advice/support on issues relating to the crisis including: Furlough Annual leave Redundancy Changes to terms and conditions (pay, hours etc.) Managing…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
- A charity that supports friends and relatives of older people that have been victims of phone and postal fraud. They provide information, support and resources to help people spot signs of scams and if their relative is a victim of one and provide information on…
- A service at St Joseph’s Hospice that offers information and support. You can drop in Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, or call the number below to book an appointment.The service is available to anyone affected by a long term, serious or life-limiting condition,…
- Website of the Brittle Bone Society, which provides practical support as well as advice to those suffering with the disease. The service also promotes research into brittle bone disease.
- Provides information on human rights organisation for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Witness to a legal document if documents to be used abroad. Must bring passport and proof of address. No appointment needed. Situated near Barclays Bank.
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2-5pm. Closed on Wednesdays, except for appointments. Drop-in sessions take place throughout the week, please call or check website for details.Mary Ward Legal Centre provides free advice about debt and housing issues. We also offer free evening legal appointments on a range of other issues. You can get advice about any debt issue by contacting our dedicated debt advice line on 020 7269 5455. We…
- Telephone advice line is open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 2-4pm.Coronavirus Update Islington People’s Rights is currently providing the following services: Telephone legal advice Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 2-4pm Call advice line on 020 7561 3685 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Islington People’s Rights (IPR) provides specialist debt advice and casework support to Islington residents, including tribunal…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2-4pm; evening advice sessions: Monday-Wednesday, 7-9pm. Appointment needed: call 020 7288 7630; Evening Advice Clinic: 020 7288 7633; eveningadvice@islingtonlaw.org.ukCoronavirus Update Islington Law Centre is currently providing legal advice via the the telephone, including an evening service. For details see contacts and date/time below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Monthly advice surgeries on exclusions; Debt advice and help with money; Help with benefits or grants; Advice…
- Phone: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Drop-in: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Specialist advice on Wednesdays by appointment only - call 020 7833 2608 to bookWe provide advice on welfare benefits, employment and housing for Bangladeshi and other Black and minority ethnic (BME) people. Please note we do not provide legal advice. We also offer advice on education and curriculum support. Our projects include: Older people’s health awareness Luncheon club…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. Mother tongue supplementary school at Montem Primary School: Tuesday and Wednesday after school.We provide Information and advice on benefits, housing and welfare rights and can provide interpreters for hospitals and GPs. We also have drop-in sessions for advice on other issues, as well as a project for older people, and a project for people affected by domestic…
- If you want to visit, please call us on 020 7278 4224 to make an appointment. You will be offered an initial assessment/ advice session with one of our advice team and offered a confidential space to discuss your needs.Alone in London is a key service providing advice and support to 16 to 25 year olds who are at risk of homelessness. The service has been supporting young people since 1972 - and became part of Depaul UK in September 2016. Alone in London provides…
- Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm (closed between 1-2pm). Monday Drop In: from 10am. Arrive 30 minutes early if possible.Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) offers advice, advocacy, information and counselling services to Latin American women living in the UK. LAWRS provides information, casework support and advocacy on housing, money and debt, employment and access to welfare support. ESOL classes and targeted training is…
- Coronavirus Update Maa Shanti is currently running the following services: Providing support to single Asian mums via the phone and WhatsApp with staff who are able to speak Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. They are setting up groups via WhatsApp with the aim to provide live workshops such…
- An independent not for profit organisation which resolves people's legal problems quickly and inexpensively without the need tio go to court. Centre for Justice promotes justice through better, fairer and more accessible dispute resolution. Anyone affected by a legal claim or dispute, whether individual, business…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- A website providing information for carers and those supporting them.
- 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…
- 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…
- Support services for Asian women and children.
- 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: 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmCurrent core projects include: Homecare, which has grown into a highly successful domiciliary care service for the elderly and disabled. Information and Advice (Every Thursday, 9am-12pm) - Offers support to Turkish speakers who require assistance with; form filling, housing forms, benefits issues and a wide…
- Consonant offers immigration legal services and helps people acquire the skills and knowledge needed so they can build successful lives in the UK, like English and computer skills.They help people improve their job prospects, find work and get more involved in the communities and decisions…
- Provides information and advice for members of the Eritrean community in the UK. Subjects covered include welfare benefits, housing, domestic violence, education, health, employment and immigration. Interpretation and translation services. Works with young people (5 to19 years), includes a homework support club, mother tongue classes,…
- Debtors Anonymous (DA) is a twelve-step programme for anyone who wants to stop incurring unsecured debt. DA encourages careful record keeping and monitoring of finances – including purchases, income, and debt payments – so that you get a clearer picture of your spending habits. This information is used to develop healthier spending practices, supporting you in keeping…
- Give better welfare rights advice to their clients Use technology to deliver more effective and efficient services Influence policy for advice and legal services Raise awareness of the third sector's technology needs with funders and government LASA provides strategic and innovative services to support the provision of…
