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- AFK funds mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people age 0-25, and delivers a range of training, advocacy and employment services for young people with learning disabilities age 14-25.
- Artbox London runs art workshops, gallery trips and exhibition opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. Artists can earn a small income from their art sales and can also develop work related skills through selling art at exhibitions.
- Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm during term timeThe Autism Project is a full time 2-year employment programme for young people on the autism spectrum who would like to work but need more confidence, support, skills, and experience. All students follow our supported internship curriculum for their first term and typically, students will…
- Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pmGP and community health services including health visiting.
- The Bridge is a sexual health service for anyone over 16 with a learning disability living in Islington or Camden. The service offers: Advice and support on sex and relationships Free contraception and condoms Tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV Friendly…
- Our office is open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, however our services run outside these timesCentre 404 runs a number of supported housing projects for adults with learning disabilities in North London. All the support we offer is delivered in a person centred way with the tenants being involved as much as possible in their lives and the running of…
- Support to families of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to access information, advice and support with issues that affect their lives. The 4 main themes are around best start in life health and wellbeing life transitions and money matters We also…
- 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…
- Large further education college based in Islington. We offer a wide variety of full-time, part-time and adult education courses, run from five specialist centres: Sixth Form College Centre for Applied Sciences Centre for Business, Arts and Technology Centre for health, Social and Child care Centre…
- At City of London Academy, Islington our aim is to provide our students with anoutstanding academic experience, that will prepare them exceptionally well for highereducation and the career path of their choosing. We offer a friendly and supportivelearning environment, with a strong focus on academic…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmArranges dental services to priority needs groups who have difficulty accessing services from NHS and High Street Dentists, including children with special needs, adults with disabilities, housebound and homeless people
- DFN-MoveForward coordinates and ensures long-term, differentiated support to young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities to enable them to transition into sustained paid work.
- 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…
- 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…
- Under 18s Friday, 7-8pm and Over 18s Wednesday 6-7pmArsenal in the Community are running female specific football Sessions for under and over 18s with Mixed Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Sessions for under 18s take place every Friday, 7-8pm at William Tyndale School Football Pitch. Sessions for over 18s take place every Wednesday, 6-7pm…
- You can find a local GP by using the NHS Choices website or the Islington Clinical Commissioning Group website. Please use the links below.
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm (Main Reception)Finsbury Health Centre provides a range of services for the local community including: Child health (including hearing tests); Special Needs dental clinic; district nurse; health visitor; GP's surgeries; physiotherapy; podiatrist; speech therapy; Michael Palin stammering centre; family planning (including cervical smears and pregnancy testing) -…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:00pm.Ante-natal, child health, including baby clinic, neo-natal hearing tests. Community dental clinics, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, post-natal. Child psychologist for children 0 -11 years old by appointment. For GP's Services call 020 7619 6670. Please ring for details of other clinics.
- GP and community health services, including health visiting.
- General Times: Monday to Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. For details of opening hours for other clinic services, please contact the centre.Antenatal by appointments (via the Whittington Hospital), child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, BCG injections by appointments, hearing tests, breastfeeding support group, first time mothers group (booked sessions) community dental clinic, district nurse, health visitor, podiatrist, GP's surgeries, Enuresis (bed - wetting clinic) by…
- Mental health rehabilitation project with a focus on employment/education. We support people into employment, work placements, training and education. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and preparation for work by giving members ownership and responsibility for the running of the Clubhouse ('work ordered…
- Community Reception: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00pm; Child Health Clinics: Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 by appointement.GP and community health services.
- Drop in: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or phone Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Wednesday 8.30am opening)If you have a housing problem, are homeless or are facing homelessness, please contact us for advice and support. The Housing Aid Team is the starting point for advice and assistance on preventing or dealing with homelessness for eveyone (including 16 to 17 year olds).…
- Inclusion works is a supported employment project for 16-25 year olds living in Islington, Camden and the City of London who have mild/moderate learning disabilities and/or autism. Young people are supported with training, group work and 1:1 support on their journey to work or volunteering.…
- 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…
- Apprenticeships are a great way to start your career. Get paid to do a real job, gain experience and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. The council offers a high quality apprenticeship programme that combines work experience, training and a competitive London Living Wage salary.…
- 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…
- Who do we help? All Islington residents and some non-residents such as friends and family that provide support to disabled Islington residents. How can we help? We will check your benefits to make sure you are getting the correct money Support you to make benefit and…
- Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.45pm for visitors; 9am to 5pm for telephone callsIslington Learning Disabilities Partnership works with people affected with learning disabilities. Contact us, or ask someone else to contact us for you. We will then do an assessment to see what kind of support you may need, what you are able to do, and your…
- Telephone advice line is open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 2-4pm.Coronavirus Update Islington People’s Rights is currently providing the following services: Telephone legal advice Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 2-4pm Call advice line on 020 7561 3685 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service Islington People’s Rights (IPR) provides specialist debt advice and casework support to Islington residents, including tribunal…
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmThe Service provides free, legally based, impartial, confidential and accessible information, advice and support on all matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer: Information and advice, either face to face, by telephone or electronically Help with preparing for meetings with schools,…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.Islington Virtual School provides information, advice and support to improve the education, learning and life chances of children and young people who are or have been in care. What is the Virtual School? All local authorities are required by law to have Virtual School Head…
- Kidz Unlimited coordinates Ambassador Clubs where young disabled people can meet and learn new skills. The nearest clubs for Islington residents are in Haringey and Tower Hamlets.
- Monday: 8.50am to 7.30pm;Tuesday: 8:50am to 6:30pm/7.30pm; Wednesday: 8:00 to 6:30pm but closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm; Thursday: 7am to 1:00pm; Friday: 8:50am to 8pm; Telephone lines open at 8:30am every weekday.Killick Street Health Centre offers a range of services including; child health services, baby health reviews, immunisations, library books, midwifery clinic, counselling, adult psychology, child psychologist, drug and alcohol counselling, podiatry, benefits advice, smoking cessation, contraception and getting back into work advisor.
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pmThe Leighton College, based in North London, provides a two year further education course for 16-25 year olds with mild to moderate learning difficulties leading to Ascentis Awards in functional development and employability. The course runs from September to July and includes literacy, numeracy, IT, cooking, creative therapy,…
- Weekdays during the day is available for Study Space and support services. Termtime weekly activities are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-9pmLift youth hub has: a gym, indoor and outdoor kitchens, a dance studio, a music studio, creative spaces and meeting rooms. There are weekly sessions for Afrobeats, archery, music, fitness classes, creative activties, home cooking and baking classes We also have 'Free Space', enabling young…
- On a Mencap supported internship, young people aged 16-24 with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are supported to move from education into employment. Over an academic year starting in September, young people on the programme complete: classroom learning about the world of work and…
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world's leading centres for eye health. Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems from common complaints to rare conditions which need treatments not available…
- New City College is the largest college in East London. Originally formed by a merger between Hackney Community College and Tower Hamlets College in 2016 we have since grown merging with Redbridge College in 2017, Epping Forest College in 2018 and in 2019 with Havering…
- Health Centre Opens Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please call switchbard for all other servicesNorthern Health Centre provides community health services to local people, including GP Surgeries. The Centre houses a number of groups and facilities for mothers and babies, under 5's, young people, parents, family planning clinic, child and family therapy, adult physiotherapy and podiatry.
- Drop-in and appointment 9.30am - 5pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and FridayGCSE and A Level Results 2023 Have you just got your GCSE or A-Level results? You may have concerns and questions about your next steps in education, employment and training. Progress Advisers will be available on GCSE results day at the majority of Islington schools.…
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmThe Transition Team works with young people who have severe and complex needs. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the planning process that will start well in advance of leaving school, so that the young person’s needs and choices are fully explored and listened to.
- Remploy's purpose is to increase the employment opportunities of disabled people and those who experience complex barriers to work. We have an expanding network of town and city centre branches and a comprehensive range of tailored support services provided through them. Developing partnerships with employers…
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; GP is available on Monday, Tuesday. Thursday and on Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm, Wednesday from 8:00 to 1:00pmThe centre caters for child health (including baby clinic, toddler clinic, hearing tests), and appointments based services for Podiatrist, Speech therapy and Child psychology for children aged 0 -11 years by appointment. It also carries out follow-up bedwetting clinic by GP referral and provides District…
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pmCareer Pathways is an independent careers advice service in London for people aged 16 to 25. Our career advisers will work with you to set you on the path to succeed. The support you will get You will be offered up to three one-hour sessions…
- Islington Shared Lives is a modern and flexible way for adults and young people, aged 16 or over, to receive support and care from within their local community. Residents are matched with our Shared Lives carers, who are ordinary people from within the community who…
- Coronavirus Update Shaw Trust’s Get Back on Track Service is now offering advice and support to Islington residents whose jobs have been affected by the current crisis. Issues/ topics covered include furloughing, changes to terms and conditions, working from home, managing mental health, etc. Are…
- SoundSkool is a full time, fully funded music industry college for 16 -19 year olds interested in pursuing a career in the modern music industry. Whether you’re a musician, music producer, singer, rapper or music’s next business mogul, SoundSkool’s Level 3 Music and Business Course…
- Office open 9.30-5.30Spear Islington works with 16-24 year olds who are currently unemployed, to assist them into employment, training or further education. We run a 6 week programme from 2-5pm Mon-Fri that includes; Tailored CV and Cover letter Interview training Professional Communication and teamwork skills Help with…