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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 Islington: Start for Life, children’s centres and Family Hubs

Bright Start Islington is our name for services for under fives and their families and includes our Start for Life and Family Hubs offer.

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Bright Start Islington is with you every step of the way, from pregnancy to a child’s fifth birthday. You can find services in children’s centres, nurseries, health centres, community centres and libraries across Islington. 

Register with Bright Start

Complete the registration form to start using Bright Start services.

Register with Bright Start

Bright Start services are delivered in the North, Central and South areas. You can attend sessions in any area but for some services you will need to know which area you live in. You can use the local area finder to find out your area.

If you’re thinking of starting a family, if baby is on the way, or if baby has arrived, drop in to your local children’s centre or family hub to speak to staff, meet other parents and find out more about all the activities and support available for you and your young family. Visit our Start for Life pages for information to help you in the first 1,001 days of your baby’s life, from conception to age two.

Bright Start support and services

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Bright Start timetable

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Bright Start activities

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Start for Life

Our support for you and your child, from conception to two years old

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