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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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Keeping your business safe

We want Islington businesses to feel safer by tackling anti-social behaviour.

 

Protecting your business

Report any criminal activity to the police and report anti-social behaviour to our team.

Shoplifting 

The police can prosecute or apply other sanctions against shoplifters.  

The police may refer vulnerable individuals to Islington Council’s cost of living support page or refer those facing mental health or addiction issues to support schemes. 

What you can do:

Drug taking and dealing 

Police can use stop and search, premises closure orders, and search warrants. They can also conduct regular patrols to deter and catch offenders, as well as engage with drug users to offer support. 

You can

  • report drug-related incidents to the police
  • train staff on reporting procedures
  • ensure CCTV access for police

Mental health

Emergencies

Treat mental health emergencies seriously. Call 999 if

  • someone’s life is at risk
  • you cannot keep yourself or others safe

Support and advice

Mental health support and advice, including for people in crisis.

Rough sleeping

Islington Council supports people experiencing homelessness. Find out what to do if you see someone sleeping rough.

Hate crime 

Hate crime targets individuals based on religion, race, transgender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. Report all hate crime to the police.

To help you and your staff to identify hate crime, you can take free online hate crime prevention training.

Helping someone in distress 

  • In emergencies, call 999. For non-urgent reports, call 101 or report online. 
  • Identify yourself and avoid physical contact. 
  • Speak clearly and ask for an 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE) contact.
  • Provide support and stay with them until help arrives. 

If someone is experiencing domestic abuse, check support available for domestic abuse to Islington residents.

Connect with local police officers and get advice

To connect with your local police officers and receive tailored crime prevention advice sign up to Met Engage.

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