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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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Physical disabilities

Information If you have a disability or sensory impalement. Find information about free London travel cards,BSL sign language support and art therapy.

Disability travel card for London

The disabled person’s Freedom Pass gives you free travel on London's public transport if you’re an adult with disabilities.

Find out more about eligibility and apply on the disabled person’s freedom pass website (opens in a new tab).

Or you can

Find out more about travel support on the Islington adults directory.

Support with sight or hearing

There is a wide range of services in the borough for adults with all levels of hearing or sight loss.

Search a list of all services on the Islington adults directory.

Find out more on Islington’s council’s award-winning BSL sign language interpreting team

Art therapy

Art therapy is great way to meet new people, reduce stress, express yourself and develop fun new skills.

If you’re an Islington resident with disabilities, you can find art therapy groups in the Islington directory

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