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- St. Joseph’s is a busy parish community in Highgate, North London with a warm and lively atmosphere. The church provides a central hub of activity and the opportunity to mingle with people who, though they come from a variety of different backgrounds, social, religious or…
- The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the leading national charity for spinal cord injured people. Our support starts in the early days during hospital treatment, whether at a specialist Spinal Injuries Centre or at a District General Hospital where you can access our peer services. …
- Our U3A consists of a group of men and women who are no longer in full time employment and meet together to study a wide range of subjects. We are not a university in the modern sense of a body which awards degrees, but in…
- Remap is a very special charity, working through a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers. These inspiring people use their ingenuity and skills to help people with disabilities to achieve much-desired independence in some aspect of their lives, or to enjoy leisure opportunities previously closed to…
- Club for severely disabled, older, frail or lonely Asian people in the Borough. Freshly cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals are served on a Tuesday from 10.30am - 3.00pm. Pick up service to and from the centre, take away food service for disabled people who cannot…
- Tourism for All UK (TfA) is an independent charity supporting leisure and tourism opportunities for all, operating an information service to disabled and older people, and working with the industry and government to raise the standards of welcome to all guests. TfA provides information to…
- Foyers are integrated learning and accommodation centres providing safe and secure housing, support and training for young people aged 16 - 25. With over 140 Foyers operating in urban and rural communities throughout the UK, the Foyer Network provides safe, quality assured environments where experts reconnect around 10,000…
- Additionally, our Community Café will be open 12-2pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and our Community Fridge will be open for collection on Fridays 12-4pm. Note: The Centre will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 December until Tuesday 3 January. London Irish Centre is open…
- (formally Camden Cypriot Womens Organisation) The Kosmos Centre is committed to working with and assisting the following: BME women Families and dependents of BME women People of BME descent All others who wish to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of our communities, culture, heritage…
- We specialise in supporting older people to use digital technologies from internet & email to social networking & blogs. We have a network of Tutors throughout the UK who are specially selected and trained to deliver digital skills training.We work with everyone from learners and…
- Tuesday to Friday, from 10 am to 3pmThe Pensioners Lunch Club is held Tuesday to Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm. We provide a delicious variety of home cooked meals from Afro Caribbean to Continental foods. We also provided a range of activities for older people to take part each day from Social dancing, Bingo, Keep…
- Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation working to improve access to culture for disabled people. We develop opportunities for disabled artists, we train cultural institutions to be more open to disabled people, and we run participatory arts and development programmes. If you’re disabled and face…
- London Taxicard provides subsidised door-to-door transport in taxis and private-hire vehicles for people who have serious mobility impairment or a visual impairment that makes it difficult to use public transport. You have to complete an application process prior to using the service. The application form…
- Whether you are new to bridge or an expert you are very welcome at the Acol. Bridge classes At the Acol - the home of bridge and London's most famous teaching club - we aim to provide a complete bridge education. We offer classes and…
- Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. We aim to do this by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people (aged 75+) who live alone, and volunteers within…
- Open meetings for Islington pensioners in the Islington Town Hall, Upper St, N1. Membership is free to anyone over 55 who lives or works in Islington. We are a membership organisation established in 1986 providing voice for the pensioners of Islington about the issues affecting them.…
- Mary Ward Centre is the adult education centre with a difference. We provide a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and run courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable. Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where…
- Archway District carers group meet Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm. Bingo on Thursdays 1.30pm to 4.00pm. It is open to all carers of all ages and provides information and social activities and encourages carers to share experiences
- Patient Transport UK Ltd provide Ambulances for patients with various mobilities and medical needs including: Stretcher patients Carrychair patients Bariatric Patients Wheelchair patients Walk-on patients
- Run from the Weald of Kent, the Trust gives grants to people all over the United Kingdom in order that they may continue to garden, despite advancing illness, age or disability. Money is given to successful grant applicants and often transforms the recipient as well…
- Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of your needs.
- Enham helps disabled people succeed by offering a choice of learning programmes, employment opportunities and housing and care options. Residential care only offered to Islington residents. Self referral or referral via Social Services.
- EmployAbility was established in 2006 as the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates with all disabilities, including dyslexia or long term health conditions, into employment. We have a wide network of relationships with universities, other disability charities and many other key stakeholders, and…
- Rathbone is a UK-wide voluntary youth sector organisation providing opportunities for young people to transform their life-circumstances by re-engaging with learning, discovering their ability to succeed and achieving progression to further education, training and employment.
- A council run day centre for elderly people with moderate to severe disabilities providing a significant range of activities, care and support. Classes and activities include: keep fit arts and crafts bingo horticulture music hairdressers community access trips special event church services shopping social events…
- Find out what options you have to join Islington council, including apprenticships and work experience.
- We offer a wheelchair rental and hire service for London. If you need a lightweight folding wheelchair to use while in London then we can deliver a wheelchair to your hotel, residence or workplace at a time convenient to you. Wheelchair rentals can also be delivered…
- VocalEyes - nationwide audio description charity, providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people. It is a non-profit distributing charity, whose long-term vision is that all people with a visual impairment are able to experience and enjoy the arts and heritage.
- Hackney Community Transport is the founding part of leading social enterprise HCT Group. Our aim is to help our community to get out and about. We provide Group Transport – a low cost alternative to minibus hire for community groups, scooter loan programmes, minibus driver…
- This Railcard gives one-third off the price of most National Rail tickets in Great Britain for the cardholder and one accompanying adult. See website for full details. The Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for a one-year railcard or £54 for a three-year railcard.
- Mind Yourself works to address health inequalities amongst the Irish community in London. We provides information, advice and support to people of Irish birth and descent, on physical and mental health issues. Mind Yourself also provides a range of group activities aimed at improving people’s well-being.…
- The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged (NBFA) was founded to improve the quality of life for older people in the UK who live on a low income.NBFA does this by providing direct practical assistance through the provision of Emergency Telephone Alarms and TENS pain…
- Benefits You get 50% off: Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares Adult 7 Day or monthly (up to six months) Bus & Tram Passes Can I get it? You must be: Living in a London borough Aged between 18 and 60 Getting no other…
- British Blind Sport (BBS) is a national registered charity based in Leamington Spa. Since its beginnings as a registered charity in 1976, British Blind Sport has become the leading voice for visually impaired people (VI) in the world of sport and leisure, both at home…
- Goalball is an indoor sport played in a gymnasium or hall. It originated in Europe and is the only international team sport for the Vision Impaired played at the Paralympics. Originally it was created to allow people who are blind or vision impaired to take…
- This charity supplies 200 national newspaper and magazine titles in a range of accessible audio and electronic formats, including audio tape and CD, DAISY CD, audio downloads and digital full text are available according to choice. Subscription charges are very affordable. A free catalogue and…
- Coronavirus Update Shaw Trust’s Get Back on Track Service is now offering advice and support to Islington residents whose jobs have been affected by the current crisis. Issues/ topics covered include furloughing, changes to terms and conditions, working from home, managing mental health, etc. Are…
- If you're disabled and can't use public transport, try Dial-a-Ride. It's free, door-to-door, and great for getting out and about.
- The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. The Card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an…
- Enable Holidays is an award-winning disabled holiday specialist providing accessible tailor-made holidays for wheelchair users with guaranteed adapted accommodation. A range of over 250 accessible holidays in a wide range of destinations - from UK and Jersey to the Mediterranean, Aegean, Egypt, India and Florida. All hotels, apartments…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmHighbury New Park Day Centre provides daytime care for older people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Our friendly, approachable team provides personalised care in a fun, supportive and stimulating atmosphere. Day club members can relax, socialise and take part in fun activities Highbury…
- If you are homeless, have been homeless in the last two years, or are at risk of becoming homeless, we can help you. To us, homeless means sleeping on the streets or living in a hostel, shelter or refuge. It also means living in supported…
- Members Only: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Membership is free but members must be 55+ and live in the borough. Activities include Signposting; engagement with older people. Tea and coffee, books, low cost or free social, arts and wellbeing activities Open to All: Thursday: 2-5pm, starting 3rd November 2022 Tea, coffee,…
- Online listing site for disabled people and their carers and familes to sell their used,unwanted or surplus Mobility Equipment. The site is low cost easy to navigate and secure. For items with a sales value of £50 or less advertising is FREE. All adverts are…
- The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music therapists and a source of information, support and involvement for the general public. Music therapy is an established clinical discipline which is widely used to help people whose lives have been affected…
- City YMCA, provides a wide range of services to young people in London to support them in their transition into adulthood. This includes conventional youth work, detached youth projects, accomodation and targeted projects.
- The Youth Support Services works with young people under the age of 25, leaving care, institutions, family breakdowns etc and are being rehoused in the community. We support the youth to access courses, manage money, home and the tenancy. We work holistically on all issues…
- Drop-in sessions Monday – 10:30am to 12:30pm, Thursday – 10:30am to 12:30pmWe have run a free legal advice service since 1993. Since then we have helped thousands of local people. Read their testimonials. Currently, we have 2 part time Legal Advisers and 2 Volunteer Receptionists. We offer free legal advice on a variety of issues including welfare,…
- 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…