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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.

NHS 111 Service

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