Young unpaid carer with disabled child
Looking after someone? Know your rights
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
26 November 2020
Advice and Information
Pregnant woman receiving flu vaccination
Flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women in Islington
Children under two years of age are at more risk of complications from flu, as are pregnant women. Children over two may not get such serious symptoms but are likely to spread the virus to other family members.
19 November 2020
Advice and Information
Guy the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
It's a dog's life on Whatsapp - Islington pet owner learns new digital tricks
Patsy used to just use her phone for making calls. Now she can use it to to share photos of her beloved dog with her friends. We hope this is just the start of her digital journey.
13 November 2020
News
Patient talking to a doctor using mobile phone
The NHS is open: Whittington Health talk to us about hospital appointments and visits
Whittington Health shared ways in which their services have changed to ensure patient and staff safety during this pandemic.
12 November 2020
News
Dentist
Dental services in Camden and Islington are prioritising patients with the highest need
Most dental practices have to have up to one hour gaps between patients if they are providing treatments, to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. This means that available appointments are in short supply.
19 October 2020
News
Elderly woman talking on the phone
Wide-reaching phone campaign from local organisations helps residents stay informed about covid
We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and gave over 1600 people access to reliable information about coronavirus in their first language.
13 October 2020
News
Providing information and support to migrant communities in Islington affected by Covid-19
We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and helped 1698 local people get access to reliable information about coronavirus.
13 October 2020
Report
Living in Islington: Resident views
The Fairer Together Partnership has been established to bring together a range of organisations in Islington to confront the challenges local people are facing.
13 October 2020
Report
Sobell Centre
Islington’s first Covid-19 testing site has opened
The local walk-through testing site, in the car park of the Sobell Leisure Centre, will be open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, for the next six months.
12 October 2020
News
Woman from Islington's Bangladeshi community at a gardening project
Improvements in mental health support services for migrant communities in Islington
Feedback we received from residents and local organisations supporting migrant communities is helping make mental health services easier to access for people from diverse cultural backgrounds
9 October 2020
Blog
Flu Vaccinations and Covid-19 Meeting notes September 2020
Meeting notes
9 October 2020
Report
Syringe and flu vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A
Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations
8 October 2020
Advice and Information