Support out of hours
How to get support from Age UK Islington
If you need support outside Age UK Islington's opening hours, please see details of other services that you might want to contact below.
Out of Hours Support
NHS/ Police Urgent
Number 999
NHS - Non-urgent
Number: 111
Hours: 24 hours
Police - Non-urgent
Number: 101
Hours: 24 hours
Samaritans
For whatever you are going through.
Number: 116 123
Hours: 24 hours / 365 days per year
Childline
For younger people, whatever your worry.
Number: 0800 1111
Hours: 07:30am – 3:30pm every day
Carers UK
Support and advice for carers.
Number: 0808 808 7777
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm
Age UK - Advice Line
Number: 0800 678 1602
Hours: 8am - 7pm
The Silver Line
Information, friendship, and advice to older people.
Number: 0800 4 70 80 90
The Helpline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will continue to be available during these hours across the festive period.
If you think you need medical support for your symptoms right now, call 111.
Mental Health Support: NHS 111 (select Option 2)
Hours: 24 hours / 365 days per year
Mind
For mental health information and signposting.
Number: 0300 123 3393
Hours:9am - 6pm
Islington Council Emergency Duty Team for social care emergencies for Children, Adults or Mental Health services.
Islington Council Emergency Housing Repairs outside office hours.
Find a pharmacy - London pharmacies can treat a number of common minor conditions.
Emergency Shopping Support
If you are unable to leave your home and do not have access to the internet, you can call Morrisons or Sainsburys supermarkets to arrange for a grocery delivery.
Morrisons Telephone Order Service
Phone 0345 611 6111 (phone line open 7 days a week) and select option 5.
Sainsburys Telephone Order Service, phone: 0800 917 8557