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Directory of Services for People with Visual Impairment in Islington

A 2009 Directory of Services for People with Visual Impairment in Islington is available here. It covers suppliers and services available to visually impaired Islington residents.

Islington Directories

The Islington Council web site has revised the look and format of its directories. The Directory of Local Services and Directory of Services have been amalgamated and searching is easier. Comments on the new look are welcomed and feedback is easy.

Links for Living Care Support Directory

 Links for Living is a new Council online directory for adults who are looking for ideas for a healthier, more fulfilling and independent life. It will be particularly useful if you or some one you look after is disabled or has health or social care needs. You’ll find suppliers who provide support at home, as well as details of care homes, local transport and advice organisations and practical information about housing and money matters.

Nannies and Au Pairs in Islington

The Family Information Service produces a nanny agency listing that contains information about:

• nannies
• nanny agencies that cover the Islington area
• nanny sharing
• au pairs

Download here.

 

London Government Directory

The London Government Directory online, administered by London Councils, lists thousands of names, addresses and contact numbers for councillors and officers in the 33 London borough councils. You can search the directory using the search panel on the right-hand side of the screen, and they have also put together a brief guide to the structure of the councils in London which you may find informative.

Islington Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations Directory

Voluntary Action Islington have revamped their community organisations directory.  Searches are now possible by name, keyword, annual turnover, service offered, background of service user, language spoken by users and postcode. 

Mental Health Directory

Islington MIND has an online directory covering over 200 services in Islington and 100 National organisations. Search under subject, organization or by place.

Family Directory

This excellent directory provides information for parents and carers, children and young people and practitioners in Islington. It is maintained by the Family Information Service.

Directory of Local Services

The Directory of Local Services gives details of voluntary groups and Council services in Islington and the surrounding area. Searchable in a number of ways – by A-Z; by post code; by category and by the name of the group. 

Faith Directory

The Islington Faiths Forum provides a directory of local faith groups and the community services they provide.