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- Fish Insurance provides specialist, low cost cover to disabled people right across the UK. Every policy we offer has been specifically designed to meet the unique and specific requirements of disabled people whether they are looking to insure a manual wheelchair, powered wheelchair, mobility scooter, in-home…
- There are a wide range of fitness classes available at the Islington Leisure Centres, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body. There’s something for everyone. Fitness class timetables and time slots are bookable via the Better UK app or by…
- Find on this page: Leisure centres that offer fitness classes Sports clubs and community centres that offer fitness classes Other organisations that offer fitness classes Fitness sessions at home The national governing body for group exercise Leisure centres that offer yoga Community centres that offer…
- FOCUS Care Link is a leading independent provider of health and social care services. We work in close partnership with Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, and Direct Payment clients. We provide care and support for older people and those with learning disabilities as well as…
- 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…
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in CateringThis course has replaced the Foundation Certificate in Foo:d Hygiene (Basic Food Hygiene) and is designed to give all food handlers an appreciation of good hygiene practice. Who should attend:Anyone working in a catering or hospitality setting where…
- Every Saturday from 12.30pmWe’re FoodCycle Finsbury Park, serving tasty meals every Saturday lunchtime at1pm at the Andover Community Centre in Islington. Each week, we collect surplus fruit and veg from local suppliers and turn these ingredients into free nutritious (and delicious!) three-course meals for the community. Come along and…
- Find on this page: Parks with football pitches for hire Parks with football pitches that are free to use Leisure centres and schools with football pitches for hire Organisations in Islington that offer football The national governing body for football The map shows where football and all…
- 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…
- 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…
- 24 hours National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
- There are many ways to be active in Islington without spending any or much money. Find: Activities that are free or low-cost Venues and programmes for free or low-cost activity Tips to keep costs down The map shows where all free or low-cost sport and physical activity…
- Tuesday 19 December - 1:15pmWe are very excited to be bringing back our Free Lunchtime Concerts! Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident pianist Stephen Hose upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Stephen…
- The Royal Mail Articles for the Blind scheme is a free, first class or Airmail service for people sending items specifically designed for blind and visually impaired people. This enables them to send certain items within the UK and overseas free of charge. Available to…
- School HolidaysThroughout the Easter holidays we’ll be working with Better to offer free swimming lessons to children aged 4-16. The lessons are specially tailored to improve swimming skills and confidence in the water for young people through playful yet instructive lessons. The next lessons will take place…
- 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…
- A Freedom Pass is provided by your local borough council to give older and disabled Londoners free travel on almost all public transport in London. Please see website link below for more details. Please note that you will need to provide proof of ID that…
- Supporting Friends provides financial help in the form of one-off grants and regular allowances for people aged 60 or over. The aim of the service is to help relieve the stress and worry often experienced by those living on a low income. One-off grants to…
- The Friendship Network is a befriending project. We offer social support to isolated older people living in Islington. If you find it hard to get out and about and would like someone to chat with, we will match you with a volunteer who will visit…
- 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*. …
- 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…
- GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to do the same. GA members offer the hand of friendship to anyone who is looking…
- GamCare is the leading national provider of information, support and advice to anyone worried about their, or others gambling. GamCare's national telephone and online helplines, online forum and chat room, and our free face to face counselling service are available to help anyone who is…
- Open Mon- Weds 10am to 3pm. Little Explorers at King Square Gardens Friday mornings: 10am-11.30am May 21st, 28th June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. Little Explorers at King Henry’s Walk Garden Tuesday mornings: 09.30-11am May 18th, 25th June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July 6th, 13th, 20th No need to book, just come along!The Garden Classroom is a non profit social enterprise delivering high quality workshops and events on wildlife, gardening and the environment in Islington. We are primarily based at King Henry's Walk Garden but use other green spaces as well and can move around to a…
- 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…
- Get Online at Home is an initiative run by Computer Recyclers UK who provide low cost refurbished computers, and they work in partnership with Carphone Warehouse who help you compare the best broadband packages in your area and can help find the right deal for…
- We support with home-based personal care and daily living tasks, such as: Assisting services users to get up Assisting service user to go bedice Dressing and Undressing Medication reminders/prompting Personal Hygiene - toileting, washing, bathing, shaving, hair care and oral hygiene. Assisting with eating and…
- The Glasspool Trust is one of the few national charities making grants to individuals which have no restrictions on the type of beneficiary. Our aim is to provide timely, life-enhancing support to people in need; short-term involvement for long-term impact. We do not accept applications…
- Go Mammoth runs sports leagues across London including Islington: Basketball 5-a-side football Netball Yoga Fitness
- 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…
- Person centered care at home funded through local authorities, private or self directed support, Supported Living Accommodation, Emergency Carer Support Services, Specialist Services in Learning Disabilities, challenging Behaviour, Autism, mental health & brain injury, children and families support, bespoke Health & Social Care training.
- 24 hours a day, seven days a weekLive-in Care by The Good Care Group offers a great alternative to residential care. With a 24-hour live in carer, you will be provided with a professional and personalised service within the comfort of your own home. Staying in safe and familiar surroundings can greatly…
- Live in Care by The Good Care Group offers a great alternative to residential care. With a 24 hour live in carer, you will be provided with a professional and personalised service within the comfort of your own home. Staying in safe and familiar surroundings…
- Community Warm Space Monday 10-2pm There is an existing lunch club that you can join, pelase call or email ahead to confirm, and the there will be hhot refreshments and board games. There is a hairdresser on site this day who offers a good community…
- 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.
- Personal GPS Trackers, for lone workers, vulnerable people and travellers. Live tracking, no wires, reports exact location 24 hours a day. Set up 'safety zones' and receive an SMS alert when person moves out of this zone. easy to view mapping panel from all smart…
- Information on your local parks and how you can make Islington even greener!
- Monday to Friday, 9-5pmGrowing Together is a free NHS service for Islington families. We aim to help mothers, fathers and other carers of children aged 1 to 5, who are experiencing feelings such as stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship difficulties. All of our work is designed to support parents…
- Guardian Carers provides premium live-in and live-out care and housekeeping services throughout the UK. From dementia care and cancer care to post-operative care and spinal injury care - whatever the need, we have the care. Our carers are highly qualified individuals with a minimum of…
- The most affordable, flexible and rewarding gym membership around. Open 24/7 to accommodate any lifestyle, low cost membership without the constraints of a contract. 24 hour access No contract Free classes
- Gymnastics Calypso Gymnastics Club, Winton school, 62-68 Killick St, N1 9AZ, and London Metropolitan University, 29 Hornsey Road, N7 7DD, offers gymnastics for young people Sobell Leisure Centre, Tollington Road, N7 7NY offers gymnastics for young people, which is booked here Caxton House, 129 St John's…
- Find on this page: Leisure centres and youth clubs with a gym Parks with an outdoor gym, which are free to use Other organisations in Islington that have a gym The map shows where gyms and all sport and physical activity is on offer in Islington. Leisure…
- Habinteg’s housing and support services enable people to achieve or maintain independent living in their own homes. We aim to develop people’s capacity to live independently in their own accommodation, or sustain their capacity to do so. We provide housing related support for people who…
- 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…
- Dispensing prescriptions, emergency contraception, stop smoking service, blood pressure monitoring, Blister packs and dossett boxes, prescription delivery and collection.
- HAIL works with people with a learning disability and other vulnerable people in London to lead the lives they want. We do this in lots of different ways by supporting people in their own homes, to get out and about, to use public transport, to…
- Islington Handball Club, London Metropolitan University, 29 Hornsey Road, N7 7DD, offers handball, including for young people and for women. The map shows where handball and all sport and physical activity is on offer in Islington. England Handball is the national governing body for handball. Sport and…
- Call 7 days a week for free adviceHandicare work in association with the Age UK Trading CIC to make decisions about Age UK mobility products, the customer service promise and appropriate marketing to enable people in later life to receive the best possible service. Handicare are proud to be working with the…
- Harington aims to provide young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities with life skills and vocational training that will enable them to participate more fully in living and working in the community. There are four strands to the provision: The Vocational Training Scheme aims to prepare…