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 Every Monday 1pm – 3pm(Note: Closed Monday 25 March 2024)…
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- 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 delivers a free confidential service to Islington residents in relation to welfare benefits, housing, debt, employment, and consumer issues. Contact us by calling our Adviceline on 0800 808 5700. This is open from Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Grants and benefits to help…
- 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…
- 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…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to FridaySpending time in hospital or losing someone close can knock your confidence in your ability to look after yourself at home. If you need some support to cope with life – whatever the reason - Age UK Islington can help. Age no barrier – 16…
- 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…
- 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*. …
- 9am - 5pm Monday to FridayAre you 16+ and have a long term or complex health issue that you would like support to manage? Age UK Islington can help you make sense of your treatment and plan for your future, helping to reduce the stress of having health issues. Any…
- 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…
- 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.ukIslington Law Centre offers legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues including mortgage and rent arrears, bankruptcy, Debt Relief Orders, utility debts and credit debts, education, immigration and asylum, employment, welfare rights, small claims and consumer issues. We have several outreach services throughout the…
- 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 serviceKMEWO provide support services to vulnerable women and girls from the Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African communities in London and Islington. Find a way to include different contact details – in box at the bottom? Resettlement offer: You can look at KMEWO’s timetable of…
- 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. We welcome…
- 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.
- 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…
- The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships.The Men's Advice Line offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services…
- The NA Helpline is often the first point of contact for people needing support and advice about the nature of drug addiction. Anyone from the using addict, their friends and family members through to drug workers and the press are welcome to call.
- The National Careline is a not for profit company offering information about care and support for older people, their carers and their families. The objective of the National Careline is to provide a portal that signposts users to various organisations including Government departments and support networks…
- Monday, 10am to 5pm; Tuesday, 10am to 8pm, Wednesday, 10am to 8pm; Thursday, 1-5pm; Friday, 1-5pm. Tuesday is a trans specific service.We provide emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn't always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. We can help people to report incidents, get access to housing advice and link in with local support. Speak out,…
- The Neighbourhood Alert system is an online, secure community messaging system that allows authorised administrators to log in and send messages to registered people in the community, members of Neighbourhood Watch and other schemes (Tenants and resident Associations, Church Groups, Community contacts and members of…
- The ECO Service works with the most needy and vulnerable people in the community. These are people with complex needs. These needs include: Drug and alcohol dependency; mental health; homelessness; Anti-Social behaviour; Fleeing Violence; learning difficulties and immigrations issues. Self referral and referral via professionals.…
- 9am - 5pm Monday to FridayTalking to family and friends about funeral wishes, organ donation or end of life care can be difficult. Age UK Islington’s Future Matters team can help you set out your wishes in a clear plan and give you space to talk about death and dying.…
- NATIONAL HELPLINE: Freephone 0808 802 9999CLIENTS: 14 years and over who are survivors of rape or childhood sexual abuse, family, friends, partners of survivors, other professionals.COUNSELLING: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00. Fully qualified professionals and highly trained specialists in the field of sexual violence.…
- 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…
- 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…
- Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pmA confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.We are a team of skilled professionals offering advice, information and support to domestic violence perpetrators, as well as to their (ex) partners and frontline workers. We are…
- Home is where an older person should feel the safest. Scammers, however have found a way to invade the secure lives of older people by targetting their post, internet and telephone as well as unsecured documents.We provide a safety guide to raise awareness of the…
- Part of WOMEN'S AIDSupports an integrated and co-ordinated response to domestic violence in Islington by providing front line workers with information and advice, and by providing a premier service to survivors at high risk of harm.
- Solace Women's aid works closely with women and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence. Solace runs a range of services to meet different needs in a holistic and empowering way so that you can live an independent life free from domestic…
- 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.…
- 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…
- The free opt out service enabling you to record your preference on the official register and not receive unsolicited sales or marketing calls.
- A charity that supports friends and relatives of older people that have been victims of phone and postal fraud. They provide information, support and resources to help people spot signs of scams and if their relative is a victim of one and provide information on…
- West Hampstead Women’s Centre (WHWC) has been working in Camden since 1984 to empower women, enhancing community cohesion and to strengthen the community. We support marginalised women’s journeys, however traumatic, into the mainstream and we work to bring communities together. For many women just walking…
- Woman's Trust is a mental health and support service for women affected by Domestic Violence.We are here to listen and to support you. We offer one-to-one counselling, weekly support groups and self-development workshops for women.