A support helpline for anyone with diabetes, their friends, family and carers. Diabetes UK Careline is the only dedicated diabetes helpline in the UK. The confidential helpline is staffed by trained counsellors who can provide information on living with diabetes as well as the time…
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- Adjusting to the knowledge that you or a member of your family has diabetes takes time and it is often helpful to meet other people who live with diabetes and have been through a similar situation. They can offer understanding, help and support at an…
- 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.
- Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. Our services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from them have grown dramatically since we were formed in 1996. We are run by stroke survivors…
- Diligent Care Services provides culturally specific personal care support services to people living in their own homes, helping you or your loved ones to continue to live full and independent lives. Some of the people we care for and support include The elderly Adults with…
- Direct Payments are payments made by councils directly to individuals eligible for community care services.Direct Payments comprise one way in which an individual can choose to receive their personal budget to meet their assessed needs, instead of receiving services organised and managed by Social Services.The…
- Disability Onboard aims to encourage disabled people to travel by train by providing accurate advice and guidance. We will help you identify the barriers that might affect your train journey and we will show you how to seek solutions. Remember you are not on your…
- Term-time only; Saturday, 10-11 (5 to 11 year olds); 11am to 1pm (11+ and adults; older children from the first session are welcome to stay on for the second session at no extra cost).Join our multi-sports club for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 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…
- The Disabled Afloat Riverboats Trust provide boating holidays for people with physical, visual, aural or learning disabilities together with their carers, families and friends.We welcome unaccompanied individuals; People with a carer(s); People with other family members; People with friends; Small groups with one or more…
- If you need extra employment support because of a disability or health condition, your local Jobcentre can put you in touch with a Disability Employment Adviser (DEA). DEAs can also work with people in employment who may need support to keep their jobs. DEAs should…
- Disabled Motoring UK is the nationwide campaigning charity for disabled drivers, passengers & Blue Badge holders. Members receive a monthly magazine keeping them up to date with relevant information, and have access to an information and advice line for matters relating to their personal mobility.…
- 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.
- The District Nursing service provides professional nursing in the community, thereby helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitating early discharge. The service is organised into teams aligned to general practices. It is a 24-hour service, run 365 days per year, and encompasses: comprehensive…
- Divine Care provides healthcare services for vulnerable adults with disabilities and support them in their personal care daily activities.
- Monday to Friday 10am to 5pmDViP, a division of Richmond Fellowship, aims to improve the safety of women and children by working with men who want to change their abusive behaviour. It also provides support services to women, specialist therapy to children and offers training to professionals. The Yuva programme…
- Pharmacy based in Islington which is an accredited retailer able to provide Occupational Therapy equipment from prescriptions given by Islington.
- Provides 12 women in mental health crisis a residential stay in a domestic setting, as an alternative to acute admission. The service also offers non-residential services for women who have stayed previously, such as on-going support groups and a range of workshops for women throughout…
- Dynamic People is a homecare organisation and training provider that specializes in the provision of high quality and personalised care and support to elderly individuals, people with mental health difficulties, dementia, alzheimers, adults and children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, sensory impairment, HIV/AIDS, terminal illness…
- The Dystonia Society is a UK-wide charity providing support, advice and information for anyone affected by the neurological movement disorder known as dystonia. Dystonia is characterised by involuntary and uncontrollable muscle spasms which can force affected parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements…
- The principal aim of EIS is to provide a service to identify, assess, treat and support young people experiencing their first psychotic episode. The Early Intervention Service accepts referrals for people aged between 18 and 34 years (currently under review), who are resident in the boroughs…
- Eaves is a London-based charity that provides high quality housing and support to vulnerable women. We also carry out research, advocacy and campaigning to prevent all forms of violence against women.
- Here at Egerton Pharmacy in Islington London, we are the ideal pharmacists to offer you everything from prescriptions and health screening to travel vaccinations and mobility aids. Whatever your needs, we are sure to have exactly what you are looking for. We are located between…
- Action on Elder Abuse operate the UK and Ireland's only national, freephone helpline for anyone concerned in any way about the abuse of older people. Although it cannot provide legal advice, it can provide information on the nature of elder abuse and indicate what action might…
- We're open 9am-7pm on weekdays and 9am-5pm on weekends.
- We at Elect Care Services Ltd provide a quality home care service within each individuals service users home. We aim to provide with the best package, with caring competent professional care workers. All care workers have DBS checks and they aim to give each individual the…
- The Access to Health Project at the Elfrida Society works to improve the health of adults with learning difficulties. The project also encourages and supports local health services to become more accessible to people with learning difficulties. The project works in 5 main areas; health…
- Our Consultation Project is a supported employment project for adults with LD. The aim of the project is to employ, support and empower people with LD and family carers to have their say and review, monitor and shape services and products that support and enable…
- The Parents Peer Support Group is a group of mums and dads who come together to advocate for themselves, each other and on behalf of all parents with LD. The group is designed to promote independence, providing a ‘safe space’ to express their views. They…
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pmFor over 100 years, The Elfrida Society has campaigned for inclusivity and against injustice for people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LD) in Islington. The charity was founded in 1919 by philanthropist and social pioneer Elfrida Rathbone who dedicated her career to educating and…
- ELOP is a thriving lesbian and gay centre based in North East London. ELOP was established around 1995 as a grassroots developed and community-led organisation with the aim to promote the health, wellbeing, empowerment and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) communities. Since…
- 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…
- 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…
- Enable Payroll is a national payroll and employment advisory support service. We provide a specialised service for users of direct payments or anyone who employs a personal assistant or care assistant to work for them in their home.
- Our Energy Doctor in the Community service visits schools, libraries, day care centres and other local groups. Energy Doctors give personalised advice on how to save money by saving energy and keep warm. Energy Doctors can also run curtain lining and draught proofing workshops and…
- Our Energy Doctors make free visits to eligible homes in Islington to help you with using your heating controls and understanding your fuel bills. They also make your home more energy efficient by fitting radiator panels, draught proofing and energy saving light bulbs. However, please…
- 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.
- EnViva Care believe that it’s best for children to be at home with their families. If you are caring for your sick or disabled child at home then we can provide the support that you, your child and the rest of your family need. We…
- Provides information and advice for members of the Eritrean community in the UK. Subjects covered include welfare benefits, housing, domestic violence, education, health, employment and immigration. Interpretation and translation services. Works with young people (5 to19 years), includes a homework support club, mother tongue classes,…
- The Expert Patients Programme is a six-week self-management course for people with a long-term health condition who live in Islington or who are registered with an Islington GP. It's about taking control of your health, feeling better and being able to do the things you…
- Eyes on Call provide an NHS funded service for all those who find it difficult to attend a high street Opticians. If you, or someone you know suffers from a short or long-term illness, which restricts your mobility or renders you housebound you are entitled…
- Helpline: Open 24 hours; Office: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pmFamily Lives is the leading provider of parent support in the country. The flagship service 'Parentline' is a free confidential, 24-hour, parent-to-parent phone line for anyone in a parenting role. They also have a highly informative and interactive website and an email support service.
- A Deaf-led social enterprise offering professional Deaf and Sign Language services. Teach a range of British Sign Language and International Sign Language courses.
- FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life. It is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) working in partnership with other national and local organisations.Our…
- 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…
- 24 hours National Drugs Helpline - 0300 123 6600
- Tuesday 15th of Febuary 13:15 - 14:00We 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…
- 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…
