Come and discuss issues that matter to you and your family, meet other local women and professionals from different organisations and share your ideas over a coffee.
The 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…
The service offers a variety of treatment options for any concerned drug users living in the South Camden area. The GRIP clinic (The club drug clinic) is for residents of both Camden and Islington who are experiencing problems specific to their use of Club or Party Drugs.…
We offer assessment and treatment for people with mental health difficulties. The unit is structured around the group programme, with a broad range of therapeutic groups. We promote early discharge from hospital and prevents hospital admission. This is a stepping stone service, lasting between 4-6…
Daily lunch club for Islington residents aged 55+ provided at St Lukes Community Centre. The St Luke’s Lunch Club offers a very generous subsidy on top of the already very low prices. On Tuesday - Friday our 3 course lunch set costs only £5.50. Lunch is served between…
We provide high quality mental health care to people with psychotic illnesses and our goal is to support recovery, to promote mental and physical wellbeing and optimise independence and social inclusion. The team works together to provide a psychiatric review, prescribe medication and provide an…
Services for people with a psychotic illness who are registered with a GP aligned to the team. We provide high quality mental health care to people with psychotic illnesses and our goal is to support recovery, to promote mental and physical wellbeing and optimise independence…
A small friendly group who meet for lunch, conversation and entertainment. Members are people who have had a stroke, their family, and carers. Ideal for regaining confidence. Wheelchair friendly. Affiliated with the Stroke Association.
Our services support adults with a range of learning disabilities who may also have additional support needs including autism, challenging behaviour, communication issues, dual diagnosis, physical disability, sensory impairments and complex needs. We offer accomodation based services, community support, accredited or informal training, volunteering and work…
SPaRC is based in Swiss Cottage but reaches many other parts of the surrounding areas. SPaRC is an open and welcoming space for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants to meet and socialize. We run many different activities for you to get involved in, such as…
Special People work with children and young people with a wide variety of additional needs. We have staff experienced in working with children and adults who have medical needs, who present with behaviour that challenges or who require specific input such as physiotherapy or speech and language therapy.…
At Healthcall Optical we specialise in home eye care services, including advice on enhancing your vision and avoiding falls. Our courteous, experienced mobile opticians perform the full range of optical services while you relax at home.
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. …
Being active can help older people stay healthy and independent. The NHS website has information about the benefits of being healthy and activities to try. Age UK Islington Age UK Islington provides information and support to people aged over 55 in the borough. This includes activities taking…
Find out about activities for women and girls in leisure centres and elsewhere. Football Beginners football for women aged 16+ Tuesday 7-8pm, Thursday 9.30-10.30am and Saturday 12-1pm Whittington Park, Holloway Road, N19 4RS. Cost £3 For more information about this session and other football for…
Sport Islington provides a co-ordinated voice for voluntary sport in Islington. It assists clubs in increasing awareness, participation and competition and in promoting sporting opportunities to all Islington residents and Islington based clubs and organisations. Sport Islington offers funding to clubs and organisations that offer sport…
St Catherines is a residential and dementia care home for the Elderly situated in Leytonstone. We offer long term care and also short term respite care, and day care to allow the carers to have that much needed break. We have trained staff on duty…
Cadets are trained fully in life saving first aid skills as well as taking part in a full and exciting programme. There are opportunities to put first aid and communication skills to the test by helping to man the first aid posts at some of the…
Young people aged 10 to 17 can join the St. John Ambulance Cadets. Cadets are trained fully in life saving first aid skills as well as taking part in a full and exciting programme. There are opportunities to put first aid and communication skills to the…
Young people aged 10 to 17 can join the St. John Ambulance Cadets. Cadets are trained fully in life saving first aid skills as well as taking part in a full and exciting programme. There are opportunities to put first aid and communication skills to the…
A provider of numerous services to patients in their homes and in the hospice, where a team of qualified medical personnel provide 24 hour dedicated care to patients during their final days. There is also support to help families, carers and friends to prepare for…
St Joseph’s Hospice is an independent charity that provides specialist support and care for people with a serious or life-limiting illness. Care is delivered in a range of settings including in the hospice, in patient’s own homes, through Out-patients clinics and through Day Hospice. The…
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm, depending on activities and Saturday mornings.
Run by St Luke's Trust, this large, modern centre offers a range of activities to promote the health and quality of life of local people of all ages. Activities include dancing, art, keep fit, singing, table tennis, sewing, upcycling, gardening and much more. There is…
St Mary Magdalene Academy has sport facilities available for hire: multi-use games area 4 badminton courts 1 five-a-side court 2 cricket nets 1 volleyball court 1 basketball court 1 netball court
St Mungo's provide a range of recovery and housing support in Islington. Work with clients to prepare them to move into more independent accommodation and also provide access to health services and a wide variety of training and employment programmes. Work with homeless people with…
We all want to live in our own homes, and there is lots of evidence that people are healthier and happier at home than staying anywhere else. We also all want peace of mind that if something happens to us at home, we have the…
Our team of debt experts help over 500,000 people a year across the UK to overcome their debt problems, and get their lives back on track. It's important to find the best debt solution for you. That's why your first step should always be to…
Free, confidential telephone advice, information and casework service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on homelessness, housing options, harassment and finding accommodation. Weekly and monthly drop-in advice sessions around London (do not see clients at main office) - see website for times and venues.
StreetLink is a phone and web based service available to the public to enable them to alert Local Authorities about rough sleepers in their area. It is the first step someone can take to ensure rough sleepers are connected to local services and support available…
The Stress Project Therapy Centre is based in a quiet residential area of Holloway. We are located behind Waitrose car park. We offer a wide range of affordable counselling and complementary therapies. Many GP’s recommend our community-based therapy programme for people who are experiencing mental health difficulties such…
The service is available to support any member of the community who has suffered a stroke and has been left with speech or other communication problems. Weekly support groups and home visiting services for those unable to attend group.
The Stroke Navigator Service provides practical advice, essential information and emotional support to people who have had a stroke, carers and family members.You, your carer, or your GP can contact the Stroke Navigator for a referral. The Stroke Navigator will then visit you at home…
Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a health promotion charity based in Islington, north London. Our mission is to ensure that local people, especially those experiencing social isolation or mental distress, have access to the support they need for better health and wellbeing. We provide safe…
Studio Upstairs is a working arts community for people in mental and emotional distress and those in drug and alcohol recovery. We provide our members with space to make artwork, artistic resources and therapeutic support. The studio grants a safe social space where, in the…
Sugarman Health & Wellbeing is a leading, well established healthcare recruitment and service provider, operating for over 30 years in both the private and public healthcare sector. Our wealth of experience means that our clients trust us in placing the right people, in the right…
A Community gardens in the Archway area of Islington, run by local residents. The gardens are open for all to use and enjoy and are always looking for new volunteers to join the dedicated team we have.
With so many services on offer, finding the right support can be difficult. If you need support to look after yourself or your home, Age UK Islington can help you find services that can help you remain independent and better able to cope with life.…
Personal alarms help older people in Islington live independent in their own homes, safer and for longer. Feel confident in the knowledge that you, or your loved one, can get the help you need at the touch of a button with a SureSafe alarm. SureSafe is…
SurvivorsUK supports men who have been victims of sexual violation by providing a national helpline, one to one counselling and group therapy services. The organisation also supports the families and carers of these men through provision of helpline and counselling services and signposts to other…
We provide long term rehabilitation, assessment and treatment for people with a wide range of mental health problems. Our aim is to assist you to be able to live independently by creating opportunities for you to take responsibility for your life. Our team of healthcare…
SweetTree Home Care Services offers clients a holistic range of care services designed to provide clients with as much or as little care and support as necessary. Regardless of whether assistance around the home, personal care, or more specialist input is required, SweetTree Home Care…
Islington Leisure Centres; Archway Leisure Centre, Cally Pool, Highbury Leisure Centre and Ironmonger Row Baths, offer a range of swimming lessons for children from age 3 and up to adults. Parent and infant or baby lessons also available. From 5 day holiday courses to continuous programme lessons which run weekly…
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (LLGS) provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.The helpline operates from 10am to 11pm seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. The…
Coronavirus Update: Talk for Health deliver therapeutic talking therapy courses, enabling and empowering Islington residents who have mental health concerns with the skills to engage in peer-led therapeutic talking therapy groups, and create their own sustainable peer support networks. Talk for Health now run taster sessions,…
TaxAid is a charity that advises people on low income in crisis with their tax affairs or in dispute with HMRC. Tax advice is free, professional, independent and confidential.
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…
We are the UK’s leading Careline alarm provider. If you are concerned about a loved one’s welfare or you want to stay independent in your own home, then a TeleCare24 Careline alarm can help. We help thousands of people stay safe in the place they…
Text Relay the UK's text to voice relay service.Text Relay connects people using a textphone with people using a telephone or another textphone. It lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people stay in touch with friends and family, and call businesses over the…