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- Help on hand 24 hours a day.The Age UK Personal Alarm Service gives users the freedom to live independently in their own home, safe in the knowledge that if there is an accident or they have a fall, they can get help quickly.Personal alarms offer…
- Alzheimer’ Society The Alzheimer's Society is a registered charity providing services and support to individuals, families and carers effected by dementia and Alzheimer’s. It provides a range of services including: - Singing for the Brain Mondays 1.30 – 3.30 Hargrave Community Centre, Hargrave Road, London…
- The animal welfare service can give help or advice about the care of animals. The service also investigates complaints about stray dogs, dangerous dogs and animal cruelty.To report an animal that may have been abandoned in a property, or a suspected incident of animal cruelty,…
- Reporting Anti-social behaviour (ASB) If you are a victim of or have witnessed an incident of anti-social behaviour you should report it to your area housing office. This can be done in person, online, by telephone, email or in writing.Anti-social behaviour online reporting form During…
- 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…
- We are the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. Our job is to make sure that care provided by hospitals, dentists, ambulances, care homes and services in people’s own homes and elsewhere meets national standards of quality and safety. For…
- The Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC) provides free information, advice and support to disadvantaged Chinese people in our community living in the UK.This includes supporting women and children who are victims, or at risk of domestic violence, working with prisoners to help reduce re-offending,…
- Citizens Advice Islington is currently providing the following services: Telephone legal advice Monday – Friday 10am to 4pm Call Advice line on 0300 330 1197 Also providing the Employment Law Advice Service for employees/workers experience employment issues relating to Covid-19. Grants and benefits to help you pay your…
- 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…
- Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply, and makes that information available to the public. There are more than 3 million limited companies registered in the UK, and 500,000 new companies are incorporated each year. Opening…
- We make decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who can’t make decisions at the time they need to be made (they ‘lack mental capacity’).We are responsible for: deciding whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves appointing deputies…
- The most common form of crime in Islington is crime against property, such as burglary and motor vehicle crime; opportunist thieves commit most of these crimes. By taking simple precautions you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim.
- The Data & Marketing Association UK (DMA) is the trade body for the direct marketing industry. The majority of national distribution companies involved in the door to door delivery of unaddressed mail, as well as some local distribution companies, are members of the DMA.DMA membership includes…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
- London Fire Brigade, LFB is working with Islington Council and other public bodies to promote its free Home Fire Safety Visit service. Providers are asked to refer service users to the LFB’s free safety advice and smoke alarm fitting service. We believe that successful firefighting…
- Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm; Samira Project operates from Imece Monday to Wednesday.IMECE Women’s Centre is a women-only organisation that aims to empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women as well as BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) women by providing culturally sensitive specialist services. In particular, IMECE specialises in providing support for women experiencing harmful practices…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe First Point of Contact team is 'front door' to Adult Social Care (ASC) and provides information, advice and care support for people with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, older people, their friends or family. We are the team to contact for all initial enquiries about…
- The Assertive Outreach Team aims to offer users an intensive, but flexible, service user led service. We will work within the guidelines of a Care Programme Approach, assessing needs and strengths, care planning and ensuring access to a range of services. The Assertive Outreach Team…
- Assistive Technology (sometimes referred to as ‘Telecare’) is equipment that can empower you to remain independent in your home and in the community, and can delay or prevent the need for long term care. This equipment provides you, your carers, and your family and friends…
- We work with carers living or caring for someone living in Islington – A carer is a person who provides support for a partner, relative or friend who is frail, disabled, has a long-term illness, mental health issue or substance misuse problem and who cannot…
- Crisis mental health assessment - home treatment as an alternative to acute hospital admission. Referrals are screened for appropriateness with a clinician People can expect a holistic service user led assessment with a qualified member of staff. If assessed as suitable for the home treatment…
- This service is run by Islington Council. Who is eligible? The service is for older residents & those with a disability. Carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or Direct Payments can also use the service. You do not need to live in a council property…
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2-4pm; evening advice sessions: Monday-Wednesday, 7-9pm. Appointment needed: call 020 7288 7630; Evening Advice Clinic: 020 7288 7633; eveningadvice@islingtonlaw.org.ukCoronavirus Update Islington Law Centre is currently providing legal advice via the the telephone, including an evening service. For details see contacts and date/time below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Monthly advice surgeries on exclusions; Debt advice and help with money; Help with benefits or grants; Advice…
- If you've been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime committed against someone you know, we can help you find the strength to deal with what you've been through. Our services are free and available to everyone, whether or not…
- Jewish Care Direct is a confidential information and advice helpline. Our trained advisers are friendly and helpful, and can give you information on everything Jewish Care has to offer. This includes our community support service, residential care homes, home care, special day care (for people…
- Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) is a registered national charity for Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse. It provides information and support to victims of domestic violence in the Jewish community.
- Open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30pm. Telephone Helpline : Out of working hours serviceIt is essential to continue providing support services to vulnerable women and girls from the Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African communities in London and Islington. However, all face to face sessions and group activities had to be postponed until further notice. Alternatively, front line…
- Information Centre: Monday and Thursday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 1:00pm. Refuge: 9:30am to 5:30pm or by calling our emergency line. Samira Project: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayLatin American Women’s Aid runs the only two refuges in Europe by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. We also offer holistic and intersectional services, providing everything a BME woman needs to recover from abuse and live empowered lives. These include…
- LawWorks is a charity which aims to provide free legal help to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay for it and who are unable to access legal aid. LawWorks provides free legal advice at LawWorks clinics - full details of locations and…
- This website offers free, confidential, and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales.
- We are availble 24hrs/365days a yearLifeConnect24 is a national telecare provider supporting our customers to maintain their independence by enabling them to stay safe at home and on the go. A personal alarm from LifeConnect24 provides 24-hour support at the press of a button, giving our customers and their families…
- A home fire safety visit is a chance to look at how at risk of fire your home is. We'll visit you at home to offer advice on how to make your home safe and where appropriate fit a smoke alarm, for free.
- Between: 9am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
- UK consumers generate millions of pounds of postal sales per year, the majority welcome the information and special offers they receive by post.However, some people might take a different view. The MPS is here to make your choice known - so you get the mail…
- 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…
- MedicAlert jewellery is essential if you have a hidden medical condition or allergy, or if you have any wishes that you want followed should the unexpected happen. Emergency personnel and healthcare professionals are trained to recognise your MedicAlert I.D. jewellery so that they can get…
