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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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Family Hubs

Our Family Hub Network brings together a variety of services for children and families, making it easier for you to get help when you need it.

Hub address

  • Islington’s Family Hub Central, New River Green Children’s Centre, N1 2SX.
  • Family Hub South, Bemerton Children’s Centre, N1 0DX.
  • Family Hub North, Hornsey Road Children's Centre, N7 7EN

Help finding what you need

Family Information Service

You can get information and advice about childcare, activities and services for parents and carers, children and young people 0-25 by:

Help with childcare and family costs

We have a range of support to help make paying for childcare, school uniforms and meals and other expenses easier. 

0 to 2 years old

Visit our Start for Life pages for help and information about preparing for and raising a baby. 

0 to 5 years old

Head to our Bright Start page where services, advice and support are all available.

5 to 19, or 25 years old with SEND 

SEND local offer

Learn more about support and services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Islington on the Find Your Islington directory.

Get NHS-approved guidance, practical tools and local community support for neurodivergent families in Islington.

Help shape the future of our Family Hub Network

We want parents and carers from all backgrounds to be key to improving our Family Hub Network. If you'd like to be part of this, register your interest on our Parents and Carer Panel page.

To find out more visit Best Start in Life government website.

To learn more about how we are delivering early years support across Islington, you can read our Bright Start Strategy and Best Start Local plan, available here.

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