RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims and is an independently funded, membership organisation. Members include those who have been bereaved or injured in road crashes and also those who are concerned about road danger. We provide both support for existing victims and…
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- Coronavirus Update: The Maya Centre offers culturally sensitive, low cost counselling and talking therapies for women. For more information or to self-refer call 0207 281 8970. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: The Maya Centre provides free psychodynamic counselling and group psychotherapy for women on low incomes living…
- 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…
- 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…
- PA Pool provides members with a browsable database of PAs (also known as Personal Assistants or Carers) and PA Users (also known as Personal Assistant Employers or PAE), where information about each person, plus who or what they are looking for, can be accessed at…
- 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.
- Highbury New Park is located in a quiet residential area of Islington in north London. We provide personalised residential, nursing and respite care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our team has specialist expertise in caring for people who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of…
- In the current economic climate, many people are finding it difficult to cope financially. You can find helpful advice on the pages.
- A borough wide service that operates from 5pm-9am Mon-Friday and 24 hrs on weekends and bank holidays, to respond to social care emergencies for Children, Adults or Mental Health services.
- 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…
- You can find your closest GP by using the NHS Choices website Simply just click the link above, type in your postcode & take a look at the GP's closest to you.
- Refuge is the national charity which provides a wide range of specialist domestic violence services to women and children experiencing domestic violence. On any given day our services support over 2,800 women and children.Refuge's national network of services includes safe emergency accommodation, advocacy, outreach, culturally…
- 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
- The pest control team is responsible for making sure that public health pests are dealt with effectively, safely and in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. To achieve these aims, the team: responds to requests to deal with public health pests; carries out a series of…
- The London Area Refugee Unit aims to help refugees and asylum seekers in the London Area with practical advice and support. Volunteers, supported by members of staff, deliver the following services: office based casework, orientation and women in crisis projects, emergency provisions, support for destitute…
- 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…
- 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
- Tax credits are payments from the government. If you're responsible for at least one child or young person, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but are on a low income, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. You can often get…
- Arranges dental services to priority needs groups who have difficulty accessing services from NHS and High Street Dentists, including children with special needs, adults with disabilities, housebound and homeless people
- TB Alert is the UK’s national tuberculosis charity. We are the only charity that focuses on TB both in the UK and overseas. Our vision is the control and ultimate elimination of TB. Our mission is to increase access to effective treatment for all. TB…
- 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…
- Minerva Lodge is a supported living service for nine people with learning disabilities and autism, aged from their 30s to their 70s, each of whom live in their own flat. The centre has great communal areas, and everyone meets regularly to socialise – including a…
- Whatever you're going through call us free any time from any phone on 116 123Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you…
- We deliver meals and groceries, offer cookery and nutrition classes and communal eating opportunities to people living with HIV in London and their dependants. Inspired by our practical response, hundreds of volunteers deliver our services, supported by a staff team of seven. People living with…
- We work to make services better, we campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness, and we innovate and develop tools to help our members make more of a difference. We want a country free from homelessness, where everyone has a place to call home and the…
- 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…
- The Relatives & Residents Association is the national charity running a helpline for older people needing care and the relatives and friends who help them cope. Our helpline staff are here to empower callers with the information they need to resolve their issues. Our Helpline advisors…
- 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…
- Advice and information line with regards to your re-housing needs.
- The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) campaigns for a dyslexia friendly society where barriers to dyslexic people do not exist. The BDA works to ensure that ALL people with dyslexia fulfil their potential. To achieve this we need to create change, set standards and support and…
- 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…
- 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…
- The Hoffmann Foundation for Autism provides a range of services for adults within the autistic spectrum and with associated difficulties. Our aim is to improve their quality of life and to enable them to live as independently as possible. We believe that each person is…
- If you are a victim of crime or are related to a victim and have received unwanted contact from a prisoner (by letter or telephone) or are worried about their release from prison, contact the National Offender Management Service Victim Helpine. Get free help and…
- Our helpline is a free and confidential service. Staffed by experienced nurses and specially trained workers with a personal or professional experience of breast cancer, we offer information and support on any aspect of breast cancer or breast health. The helpline team can also tell…
- The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a human rights charity based in London which was founded by Helen Bamber in 2005. Our specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts hold an international reputation for providing therapeutic care, medical consultation, legal protection and practical support…
- Freedom from Torture, formerly the 'Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture', has been working for 25 years to provide direct clinical services to survivors of torture who arrive in the UK as well as striving to protect and promote their rights. Our charitable…
- 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…
- (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…
- The Forum brings together key organisations and agencies to work together to combat all forms of "honour" based violence and crimes in the UK, especially amongst refugee and BME communities. Membership open to all those concerned with the issues, to take part in activities and…
- Here at the East London Community Law Service we provide comprehensive advice and representation in the fields of Asylum and Immigration, Report it! Domestic Violence and Hate Crime. We are here to help all members of the community with legal advice and representation in these…
- The Charity developed a range of new services and now caters for an ever increasing number of learning disabled children and adults. A dedicated and experienced staff manages three residential homes which are registered with the National Care Standards Commission, furthermore, three supporting housing projects…
- This Islington Council Website link explains everything you need to know about your council tax.
- Through quality support and housing services, we help clients gain the life skills they need to build the foundations for independent living. In addition, residents in our extra care and retirement living schemes have access to the care and support they require to live independently…
- Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement. Not only does Cruse provide a telephone helpline and the useful information, our trained volunteers provide face-to-face…