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- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmThe Islington Safeguarding Adults Board (ISAB) is a multi-agency body responsible for ensuring that agencies work well together to safeguard and protect adults with care and support needs from harm and improve their well-being. What is Safeguarding Adults? Some adults are more at risk of abuse than others.…
- 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…
- open Monday to Friday 9 to 5Circle Care is one of the leading Home Care companies in the UK, with many years of experience. We can provide you with personal care and live-in care; helping you live independently and stay in the comfort of your own home. Circle Care is…
- 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.Domiciliary Care Provision At HomeDot Care, we care about choice. Giving choice to our clients in all aspects of the homecare and support services we offer them. We know how important it is that our clients know that they have a choice in matters concerning…
- Monday to Friday 09:30-16:30Islington Supported Employment Team (ISET) ISET provides employment support to Islington residents who have been diagnosed with a global learning disability(GLD) and/or autism. ISET is a short-term service which offers: An initial assessment to establish a resident’s support needs and what they would like to…
- Our weekend workshops run 10am - 6pm on Saturdays and 10am - 5pm on SundaysAVP Britain is for anyone who wants to manage anger, handle conflict, and build more positive relationships. We are a registered national charity, and run friendly, low-cost workshops (courses) which really make a difference to people’s lives. Whether you face conflict at home, in work,…
- Monday to Friday 8am until 5:30pmIf you are selling or renting a home or business you will legally require an energy performance certificate (EPC) before it can be advertised. EPC For You provide an award winning EPC service for commercial and residential properties, at a best price available in the market.
- Age UK Islington advisors can offer support and guidance on a range of issues including housing, health & disability, keeping warm in winter, transport, employment. They can also give you information or refer you onto different activities and services available to you in the borough.Our advice…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to FridayTalking to family and friends about funeral wishes, organ donation or end of life care can be difficult. Age UK Islington’s Future Matters team can help you set out your wishes in a clear plan and give you space to talk about death and dying.…
- 9am to 5pm, Monday to FridayThe Islington Advocacy Service is provided by Rethink. Rethink offers a range of high-quality statutory and non-statutory advocacy services across Camden and Islington to improve well-being and ensure people have the information and support necessary to help them to participate fully in decisions affecting them.…
- 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…
- Advice and information on welfare rights, with particular regard to pensions for Italians, Italian speaking people and their relatives, non-Italian people who worked in Italy.Drop-in service available Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
- 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,…
- Provides information on human rights organisation for refugees and asylum seekers.
- 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.
- Witness to a legal document if documents to be used abroad. Must bring passport and proof of address. Please book an appointment. 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.ukIslington Law Centre offers legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues including mortgage and rent arrears, bankruptcy, Debt Relief Orders, utility debts and credit debts, education, immigration and asylum, employment, welfare rights, small claims and consumer issues. We have several outreach services throughout the…
- Phone: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Drop-in: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Specialist advice on Wednesdays by appointment only - call 020 7833 2608 to bookIslington Bangladeshi Association is a grass root led registered charitable organisation based in South Islington. It is the only specific Bangladesh led organisation surviving in the borough of Islington and is now the main point of contact for the Bangladeshi community there. Resettlement offer: Islington…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. Mother tongue supplementary school at Montem Primary School: Tuesday and Wednesday after school.Islington Somali Community has been supporting Somalis living, working or studying in the London Borough of Islington for over 30 years. They aim to provide a high-quality service that is accessible for all and can meet the ever-changing needs of our community; to work towards…
- 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. We welcome…
- Support services for Asian women and children.
- Open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30pm. Telephone Helpline : Out of working hours serviceKMEWO provide support services to vulnerable women and girls from the Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African communities in London and Islington. Find a way to include different contact details – in box at the bottom? Resettlement offer: You can look at KMEWO’s timetable of…
- 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…
- 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…
- Open Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 2pmSPaRC is based in Swiss Cottage but reaches many other parts of the surrounding areas. SPaRC is an open and welcoming space for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to meet and socialize. We run many different activities for you to get involved in, such as…
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Case workers are flexible to meet families outside of office hours once a case has been allocated to a worker.Bright Futures provide whole family support to families with school-aged children up to 19 years old/25 with SEND. We’re here for you, in your community when you need us. What we can help with We know that being a parent is not always easy and…
- Open Monday and Saturday 1pm - 4pm.Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to the foodbank. All food given out by foodbanks is donated. ‘Supermarket Collections’ are one of the main ways that food is donated: These are food drives held at supermarkets where volunteers give shoppers a ‘foodbank…