Useful resources

Blue Badge Theft

Blue Badges are the most stolen items from vehicles in Islington. Find out more about how to keep your Blue badge safe by clicking on this poster.

Better Lives - Islington's Drug and Alcohol Service

Better Lives is an integrated drug and alcohol service delivered by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with WDP and Humankind. They offer a free and confidential support service for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems. Find out more about their open access drop-in centres.

Cuckooing

Cuckooing happens when people target the homes of vulnerable adults and take over their property. For more information click on this image. 

Damp and Mould

Damp and mould can increase the risk of respiratory illness. Find out what you can do if you have damp and mould in your home.

Domestic Abuse resources

To find out more information about Domestic Abuse in relation to disability, please click the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 icon.

Hidden Harms - Domestic Abuse

Click here to watch a video and find out more about domestic abuse affecting older people

Samira Project - Islington only

The Samira Project is a partnership project in Islington between IMECE Women’s Centre, Latin American Women’s Aid (LAWA) and Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO) supporting BME women aged 16+ who subject to VAWG including, domestic violence harmful practices such as forced marriage, “honour” based violence and female genital mutilation.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

This is a 24-hour service and also contactable by calling 0808 2000 247

Hourglass

Previously known as Action on elder abuse, Hourglass is a UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm and abuse of older people. At Hourglass and through their helpline, they work for safer ageing and a fairer society.

Solace

If you are experiencing domestic abuse please contact Solace in Islington who provide free and confidential support for women and men in Islington affected by abuse. Call 020 3795 5070 or email advocacy@solacewomensaid.org (lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Financial Abuse

Click on this leaflet to find out more about recognising the signs of Financial abuse.

Person- Centred Fire Risk Assessment

This template has been designed as a simple tool to use to identify fire risk and can be used by anyone that provides or is in receipt of care. It can also be used by Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords when looking to identify risk and put in control measures.

Making White Goods Safer

From whitegoods to faulty chargers, electrical items have been identified as a fire risk in the home. Please look at this site to see how to be fire and electricity smart.

Fire Safety Poster

Please click on the Fire Safety poster to view it.

Hoarding UK

HoardingUK is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to supporting people affected by hoarding behaviours. Their aim is to empower individuals experiencing hoarding behaviours to achieve spatial and personal change to improve their health and wellbeing, to improve practice amongst professionals, to raise awareness and increase understanding. Hoarding UK | Promoting Choice & Control since 2008

Herbert Protocol

The Herbert Protocol is used for people with dementia if they go missing. There is a form that you are required to complete to share any information about a person. You can find the form using this link.

Islington Council Community Safety

This page offers the community further information about what is classed as a criminal act and what is not, and how to report it correctly.

Islington Carers Hub

Islington Carers Hub provides advice, information and support to all carers aged 18 or over who live or work in Islington or care for someone living in Islington. They do this either directly or through our work with other organisations. They offer advice and information sessions at a range of venues and carry out carers Assessments.

Learning Disability

Whittington Health have produced 4 films aimed at people with learning disabilities that show what you can expect when coming to the hospital for an appointment.

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers (pressure sores or bed sores) are areas of damage to your skin and the tissue underneath. You have a higher chance of getting them if you have difficulty moving. Please click on the image for more information.

Single Homeless Project

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. It aims to create a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. It helps single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change.

SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol)

When the temperature drops to 0° or below in any part of any London Borough, SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) is activated.

St Mungo's

St Mungo's helps their clients move on from the problems that caused their homelessness and continues to work with them to rebuild their lives.