Sources of support
At NRC we work closely with parents/carers to provide the best outcomes for their children. Click on the links below to access support, information and resources that help support parents/carers to support their children.
Food
Islington Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis
Get Help | Islington Foodbank
Food Shopping Support
Find Your Islington | Food Shopping Support
Home - Islington Food P
artnership Islington food partnerships and upcoming events
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch | Islington Council
Islington’s Family Information Service: 020 7527 5959 Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm or email: fis@islington.gov.uk
Money
Cost of living support
The price of energy, food and bills are all rising and many of us are worried about our finances. There are services and advice that can help, some of which depend on your circumstances.
Please visit our Cost of Living support page for more information.
Wellbeing
Warm community spaces
Warm community spaces are open across the borough where residents can go during the day to keep warm as the weather gets colder.
Warm community spaces | Islington Council
iCope | Free Help for Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia
Events — Local Wellbeing Networks To find out the latest on What’s happening in Islington, visit the Local Wellbeing Networks website
Emergency Support
Emergency Support – Islington Mind
If you are feeling suicidal
If you are experiencing domestic violence
NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
Urgent Support - Kooth Get urgent support from a crisis service
Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 dental/mental health support. Prescriptions or medicine information. Help with an existing medical condition
Children's Services Contact Team (CSCT), Children's Social Care
Find Your Islington | Children's Services Contact Team (CSCT), Children's Social Care
The Children’s Services Contact Team (CSCT) is the single point of contact for all services for children, young people, and families in Islington who may need extra help and support.
If you are worried about a child, please phone CSCT first:
020 7527 7400 - Children's Services Contact Team
020 7527 3366 - Disabled Children's Team
020 7527 3355 - Social and Emotional Mental Health, SEMH
Other support
Family Action (SENDIAS) – advice and support on SEND for parents and young people
Islington Council - including details of its SEND local offer
Centre 404 – housing support for people with learning disabilities 020 7607 8762
Council for Disabled Children – information on disability policy and practice for parents
Family Information Service – 020 7527 5959; fis@islington.gov.uk
Find Your Islington | Bright Futures, Early Help 5-19 (school-age to 19 years) Bright Futures provide whole family support to families with school-aged children up to 19 years old
Find Your Islington | Parenting Programmes in Islington Various parenting programmes for parents with children of all ages.
Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK Sign up for more details about the upcoming expansion from April 2024, as well as how and when to register for support with childcare costs.
Find Your Islington | ADHD Islington, parent support group (openobjects.com)
Post 16 Opportunities
Next Steps Guide
Enrichment activities
Find Your Islington | Holidays - childcare and things to do
How to download FSM vouchers from Edenred
See PDF with a step by step guide here.
