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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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Health services in Islington

Information and advice about sexual health, mental health, stopping drinking or smoking, or finding specialist health care or a pharmacist near you.

  • Vaccinations

    Information on Covid vaccine, the flu vaccine and childhood immunisations

  • Mental health

    Money worries can be stressful, find out about the mental health support available.

  • Healthy weight

    Where to get support for maintaining a healthy weight

  • Sexual health services

    Includes free and emergency contraception, STD testing, HIV support and general advice.

  • Learning disabilities

    Support is available to Islington residents with a learning disability from the community in the borough.

  • Drugs and alcohol

    Advice and support if you or someone you know is having problems

  • Stop smoking

    Ways to get help to stop smoking such as face-to-face, over the phone, or with nicotine replacement

  • Training on health and wellbeing

    Our training offer aims to increase awareness, knowledge and skills across Islington around mental health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, dementia and bereavement support.

  • Health services in Islington

    Includes information about staying healthy, breastfeeding, drug and alcohol support and pharmacies in your area.

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