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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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Bright Start Strategy 2023-28

The Bright Start 2023-28 Strategy is Islington’s strategy for maternity and early years from conception to age five, including the Start for Life 0-2 offer

Bright Start was developed in partnership between Islington Council, Whittington Health, wider maternity and early years partner services, and parents and carers. 

Our ambition

Our ambition is for all children in Islington to have the best start in life. This means that children learn and develop physically, emotionally, and socially to reach their full unique potential. 

Our strategy identifies the priorities and pledges over the next five years, so that we can have the greatest impact on families, reach those who need it most, and support parents and carers so they can nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all. 

We will put families and children at the centre with a strengths-based approach delivering relational practice – working with the whole family to support those first years of life. 

Challenging inequality is at the heart of this strategy and influences every priority and commitment.

Our pledges

  1. We will focus on the areas that matter most

  2. We will increase accessibility, reach and inclusion

  3. We will strengthen the Bright Start partnership

  4. We will develop an empowered, skilled, and effective workforce 

Together, we will work in partnership to support every child and family to thrive.

 

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