Working Families is the UK’s leading work-life balance organisation. We help children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work. Our free Legal Helpline gives parents and carers legal and in-work benefits advice, as well as helping them to negotiate…
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- Empower Black, minority ethnic and refugee(BAMER) women, particularly South Asian, Turkish or Iranian women who are experiencing domestic Violence, sexual violence & harmful practices with culturally sensitive advice, support and safe housing-enabling them to make positive & appropriate choices for themselves. Provide counseling to women…
- Galop, is the leading LGBT anti-violence & abuse charity. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have…
- Solace Women's aid works closely with women and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence. Solace runs a range of services to meet different needs in a holistic and empowering way so that you can live an independent life free from domestic…
- Help on Your Doorstep aims to improve health and wellbeing of people in Islington, especially those who are vulnerable and isolated. Working with residents we seek to find solutions to the issues which make life difficult, strengthen communities to do more for themselves and enable…
- Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…
- Community Language Support Services (CLSS) is a registered charity set up to assist speakers of community languages, especially refugees from east Africa and other Arabic speakers to access mainstream services such as health, education, welfare, housing, legal services.We provide support to members of this community…
- Term-time only: Wednesday 4-5.30pm. Families, carers and non-disabled siblings are welcome to stay and join in.Join our multi-sports club for children and young people with disabilities aged 8 to adults. Our weekly club sessions are an opportunity to: have fun and make friends; enjoy and experience Paralympic and multi-sports including football, Boccia, sitting volleyball, dance, golf, and many more; get active with professional…
- Office hours 10am - 5pm on weekdays. The centre is closed during evenings & weekends except for special events or privately booked activities.
- Monday to Friday, office hours
- Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or…
- 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 Accept Consortium consists of Women's Therapy Centre, Nafsiyat, Maya Centre and ICAP combined. Whilst retaining their own individual identities and services, the four members aim to work collaboratively to support the development of psychotherapy services in London to ensure the most vulnerable and excluded…
- 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,…
- 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.
- JCWI's overarching objective is to relieve poverty and hardship among immigrants and refugees by promoting their human, economic and civil rights. Our mission is to eliminate discrimination in this sphere. Resettlement offer: JCWI can provide: Legal advice. A caseworker. Guides, handbooks, and legal reference material. …
- A website for information about the British Deaf Association, British Sign Language and the deaf community.
- The website of the British Diabetic Association, which provides information and advice on teenage diabetes. The BDA runs holiday and activity programmes as well as producing videos and publications.
- Website of the British Epilepsy Association.
- Website providing support, information and friendship to families whose children and relatives have Fragile X Syndrome.
- This is a website that offers advice for pupils and parents about bullying at school.
- The website of a national organisation working for the inclusion of children with special educational needs into mainstream schools and generally society as a whole. They provide workshops for parents who get the chance to meet supportive adults with the same special educational needs.
- Website of the Children's Chronic Arthritis Association, a leading charity run by parents and professionals to provide help and information for children with arthritis, their families and professionals involved in their care.
- MacMillan Cancer Support aims to ensure those living with cancer get the best information, treatment and care.
- Website of the Child Accident Prevention Trust with advice and tips for parents.
- Website of the charity which provides advice on law and policy affecting children and young people, including school and education issues.
- The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Team: Co-ordinate the assessment and placement of children and young people with SEND Deal with matters covered by the SEND Code of Practice, including appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (SEND) Manages the budget for children and young people with EHC…
- Learning and Leisure opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; weekend clubs. Please see the website for times of activities and clubs during the week and at weekends.Centre 404 provides support and services to disabled children and Adults with learning disabilities or autism and their families. Supporting Families: Centre 404 offers support to families from birth onwards throughout life. We offer families advice, support and advocacy on all matters that may affect…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The phone line will divert to the Emergency Duty Team at all other times.The Children’s Services Contact Team (CSCT) is the single point of contact for all services for children, young people, and families in Islington who may need extra help and support. If you are worried about a child, please phone CSCT first: 020 7527 7400 The…
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. Each break runs from mid-Monday to mid-Friday every week. (From March to November)CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids) is a registered charity which provides free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from across the country. The breaks are designed to give children from inner cities, children living in poverty and those from abusive backgrounds, as well 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.
- Monday to Saturday
- The Trust aims to increase the education and development of those with Down Syndrome.
- Stay and Play and Toy Library: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 12pm; After-School Club: Monday to Friday, 3.15-6.15pm; Holiday Playscheme (No playscheme Easter 2020): Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm; Youth Club: Monday to Wednesday from 6.15-9.30pm; In Touch Project: Wednesday and Thursday, 10.30am to 3pm; Weekenders Club: Friday, Saturday, 11am to 3pm; Healthy Lifestyles for over 50s: Monday, 11am to 1pm; Young Parents Group and Toy Library: Friday 10am to 12 noon (contact Daniella Taylor, 07886 611103).Community Warm Space Offer: Drop-in, refreshments and wrap-around support. Wednesday at 11am – 2pm, option to join Afrikan Yoga. Hot drinks and soup provided. Octopus member Community Centres will be offering wrap-around support and activities at Warm Places over the winter months. We have worked together to…
- Term time onlyThe Richard Cloudesley Outreach Service has been developed to support the inclusion of children and young people with visual impairments, hearing impairments and multi-sensory impairment aged 0-19 years, in all of Islington's maintained schools and early years settings. In addition we offer training and advice on manual handling. …
- Tuesday, 10am to 3pm.Advice and support for asylum seekers. Esol classes are available. Please see website for further details.
- School nurseryMonday to Friday, 9.15am - 3.15pm.One of three special schools and units in Islington providing support for children with particular special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. This is to meet the Government requirement to include such children in mainstream schools wherever possible. This recognises that children learn in different ways…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmFree online courses for parents and carers, Solihull Our Place These free online courses for parents and carers are based on the Solihull Approach to parenting which promotes emotional health and well-being by supporting relationships. A number courses are on offer and can be completed…
- Refugee Women's Association (RWA) aims to empower refugee women; to promote and raise awareness of the public and decision-makers about the needs and aspirations of refugee women as well as about their positive contributions to UK society and to provide a model of good practice,…
- Childline is a registered charity. It provides a free and confidential phone counselling service for any child with any problem 24 hrs a day. Children are also welcome to write, without a stamp, to Childline at the address below. There is also a helpline available…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe Dogs Trust Freedom Project is a free fostering service for dogs belonging to people who are fleeing due to domestic abuse. The service currently operates in Greater London, Hertfordshire, Essex and Yorkshire. We can accept self referrals or referrals from the police/social services/ relevant support…
- Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, additional activities run between 5:00pm to 7:00pm during term time and there are some holiday activities.The Children's Active Involvement Service (CAIS) is for all children who have social workers, and those Looked After by Islington Children's Social Care and care leavers. This includes children in need, young people in children's homes and foster placements who live in Islington and also…
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pmThe Children in Need Service work with children and families who require additional support and with children and young people who are in need of protection. Key teams within the Children in Need Service are: Children's Services Contact Team, which deals with all new enquiries…
- News, information, informed opinion about SEN by parents for parents.
- We are the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.
- Website of the stillbirth and neonatal death charity.
- Internet safety information website.
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmMencap Direct is the easiest way for you to access advice and information about learning disability and find the right support and Mencap services in your area. The Mencap Direct Advice and Information Service can provide information and advice for people with a learning disability…
- Website of the national organisation that is part of the Mental Health Foundation, which promotes the rights of learning disabled people.
- Website managed by Women's Aid for children and young people about domestic violence and where to turn for help.
