We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud. People are scammed, ripped off or conned everyday and we want this to stop. We believe that we can beat fraud if we talk about it.The service is run by the National Fraud Authority –…
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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- If you’re newly responsible for finding elderly care for a family member or friend, it can be difficult to know where to start. This actionable starter guide aims to provide you with an overview of elderly care, from what’s available to the more practical financial…
- 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*. …
- 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…
- 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…
- Just Checking is an easy-to-use online activity monitoring system. And it's much more than that. It's a chance for family members to stop worrying and a way for older relatives, who are getting more forgetful, to live as they've always done - in the comfort…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- SHINE makes sure that you get all the help you need to stay warm, increase income and stay healthy in your home. SHINE gives practical advice and refers to schemes that reduce the risks associated with hot or cold weather.SHINE provides a single point of…
- The free opt out service enabling you to record your preference on the official register and not receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls.
- 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…