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- Between: 9am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)Lone workers face unique risks and challenges at work. Personal alarms for lone workers can help them feel at ease, safe in the knowledge that they can always call for help in an emergency. Our UK-based Monitoring Centre is open 24/7, 365 days a year.…
- Open Monday to Friday from 9:30am until 5:00pmPersonal alarms help older people in Islington live independent in their own homes, safer and for longer. Feel confident in the knowledge that you, or your loved one, can get the help you need at the touch of a button with a SureSafe alarm. SureSafe is…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to FridayAre you 16+ and have a long term or complex health issue that you would like support to manage? Age UK Islington can help you make sense of your treatment and plan for your future, helping to reduce the stress of having health issues. Any…
- 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 - 5pm Monday to FridaySpending time in hospital or losing someone close can knock your confidence in your ability to look after yourself at home. If you need some support to cope with life – whatever the reason - Age UK Islington can help. Age no barrier – 16…
- Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 2 pmMobility Equipment Hre Direct.com "a problem solved" logo Mobility Equipment Hire Direct is the number one company if you need any mobility equipment for hire and rent. They provide the following for rent in the entire UK and abroad: Mobility scooter hire Wheelchair hire Disabled hoist…
- We make decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who can’t make decisions at the time they need to be made (they ‘lack mental capacity’).We are responsible for: deciding whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves appointing deputies…
- Home is where an older person should feel the safest. Scammers, however have found a way to invade the secure lives of older people by targetting their post, internet and telephone as well as unsecured documents.We provide a safety guide to raise awareness of the…
- The Neighbourhood Alert system is an online, secure community messaging system that allows authorised administrators to log in and send messages to registered people in the community, members of Neighbourhood Watch and other schemes (Tenants and resident Associations, Church Groups, Community contacts and members of…
- The free opt out service enabling you to record your preference on the official register and not receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls.
- The Data & Marketing Association UK (DMA) is the trade body for the direct marketing industry. The majority of national distribution companies involved in the door to door delivery of unaddressed mail, as well as some local distribution companies, are members of the DMA.DMA membership includes…
- UK consumers generate millions of pounds of postal sales per year, the majority welcome the information and special offers they receive by post.However, some people might take a different view. The MPS is here to make your choice known - so you get the mail…
- 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…
- London Fire Brigade, LFB is working with Islington Council and other public bodies to promote its free Home Fire Safety Visit service. Providers are asked to refer service users to the LFB’s free safety advice and smoke alarm fitting service. We believe that successful firefighting…
- MedicAlert jewellery is essential if you have a hidden medical condition or allergy, or if you have any wishes that you want followed should the unexpected happen. Emergency personnel and healthcare professionals are trained to recognise your MedicAlert I.D. jewellery so that they can get…
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pmFor over 100 years, The Elfrida Society has campaigned for inclusivity and against injustice for people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LD) in Islington. The charity was founded in 1919 by philanthropist and social pioneer Elfrida Rathbone who dedicated her career to educating and…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- This service is run by Islington Council. Who is eligible? The service is for older residents & those with a disability. Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Direct Payments can also use the service. You do not need to live in a council property…
- Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. There are more than 3 million limited companies registered in the UK, and 500,000 new companies are incorporated each year. Opening…
- The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships.The Men's Advice Line offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services…
- LawWorks is a charity which aims to provide free legal help to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay for it and who are unable to access legal aid. LawWorks provides free legal advice at LawWorks clinics - full details of locations and…
- 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.
- Part of WOMEN'S AIDSupports an integrated and co-ordinated response to domestic violence in Islington by providing front line workers with information and advice, and by providing a premier service to survivors at high risk of harm.
- 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…
- This website offers free, confidential, and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales.
- 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.
- The Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC) provides free information, advice and support to disadvantaged Chinese people in our community living in the UK.This includes supporting women and children who are victims, or at risk of domestic violence, working with prisoners to help reduce re-offending,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- What do we mean by Planning for the Last Years of Life?Planning for the last years of life (also referred to as end of life) can involve any, or all, of the following: · Planning for future care and support by completing an Advance Care Plan*. …
- We work with carers living or caring for someone living in Islington – A carer is a person who provides support for a partner, relative or friend who is frail, disabled, has a long-term illness, mental health issue or substance misuse problem and who cannot…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe First Point of Contact team is 'front door' to Adult Social Care (ASC) and provides information, advice and care support for people with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, older people, their friends or family. We are the team to contact for all initial enquiries about…
- Citizens Advice Islington delivers a free confidential service to Islington residents in relation to welfare benefits, housing, debt, employment, and consumer issues. Contact us by calling our Adviceline on 0800 808 5700. This is open from Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Grants and benefits to help…
- Alzheimer’ Society The Alzheimer's Society is a registered charity providing services and support to individuals, families and carers effected by dementia and Alzheimer’s. It provides a range of services including: - Singing for the Brain Every Monday 1pm – 3pm(Note: Closed Monday 25 March 2024)…
- Multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team that works with physically disabled adults promoting health and maximising independence particularly around mobility, falls prevention, communication and everyday activities.
- Assistive Technology (sometimes referred to as ‘Telecare’) is equipment that can empower you to remain independent in your home and in the community, and can delay or prevent the need for long term care. This equipment provides you, your carers, and your family and friends…
- We are the UK’s leading Careline alarm provider. If you are concerned about a loved one’s welfare or you want to stay independent in your own home, then a TeleCare24 Careline alarm can help. We help thousands of people stay safe in the place they…
- We are availble 24hrs/365days a yearLifeConnect24 is a national telecare provider supporting our customers to maintain their independence by enabling them to stay safe at home and on the go. A personal alarm from LifeConnect24 provides 24-hour support at the press of a button, giving our customers and their families…
- Advice and welfareLooking for animal care hints and tips? Take a look around at our advice and welfare pages for up-to-date guidance on caring for pets, farm animals and wildlife.Concerned about an animal?If you want to report animal cruelty (animal abuse or neglect) use our…
- Help on hand 24 hours a day.The Age UK Personal Alarm Service gives users the freedom to live independently in their own home, safe in the knowledge that if there is an accident or they have a fall, they can get help quickly.Personal alarms offer…