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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Support for employing refugees

As a Borough of Sanctuary, we can support your business in welcoming, employing and supporting social integration to refugees in Islington.

The Islington Working for Business team works closely with businesses across the borough and London at large to benefit its diverse communities.

Our employment support services can help your business recruit locally, develop a flexible and more diverse workforce with the right skills for your organisation. 

As Islington is a Borough of Sanctuary your organisation can play a key and important role in helping  welcome refugees and people seeking asylum while supporting social integration through employment and work-related activities.

Our team can help you to:

  • recruit a local workforce
  • provide work placements
  • take on an apprentice
  • create new pathways into sectors
  • develop more inclusive recruitment practices.

Find out more by emailing us on IslingtonWorking@islington.gov.uk.

 
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