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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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We welcome breastfeeding

Information on the We Welcome Breastfeeding scheme for businesses.

Islington is proud to support public, private, and voluntary sector organisations, and businesses to show breastfeeding families that they want them to have a positive experience of breastfeeding when they’re out and about. 

Breastfeeding is important for mums, infants, and the environment. But many women stop breastfeeding before they want to, often due to worries about feeding in public.

The right to breastfeed in any public place is protected by law. This means that breastfeeding parents should never be asked to move, stop feeding or leave.

Public perception can leave parents feeling uncertain about whether venues and their staff will put this into practice. Islington Welcomes Breastfeeding reassures them that they do.

Who is this for?

Islington Welcomes Breastfeeding is for any Islington venue, small or large: hairdressers, shops, cafes, restaurants, leisure centres, libraries, museums, community centres, and anywhere else that is open to the public. Businesses can choose to sign up individually or across a group of premises.

By joining other local venues in actively welcoming breastfeeding, you will:

  • Show that you care about your customers feeling comfortable
  • Let parents know that you will uphold their legal right to breastfeed in your venue
  • Help promote your business within the community

What do venues and businesses need to do?

The main commitments are to:

  • Put up the We Welcome Breastfeeding sign and poster to show breastfeeding families you will make them feel welcome
  • Make sure that your staff understand someone’s legal right to feed in public

There’s no cost to you. All the materials are provided, along with guidance and individualised support if you need it.

For more information and to sign up, email whh-tr.islingtonwelcomesbreastfeeding@nhs.net

If you’re a parent or carer, you can find more information about breastfeeding, including where to get support, on the Find Your Islington directory website. You can also let us know about your favourite places to breastfeed, and we’ll contact the venues – or you can encourage them to sign up themselves!

 
 
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