Working together to tackle the crisis

Protect yourself and your neighbours

We're set for some nice weather this weekend, but please do not forget the Government instruction to stay at home. Only go outside for food, exercise, or work (but only if you cannot work from home). If you do go out stay 2 metres away from other people, and wash your hands as soon as you get home. Don't meet friends or even family. You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.

What you can and can't do

Get in touch

If you or someone you know needs support, then help is available on the We Are Islington helpline. This could include help with getting food or medicine, online group activities, legal advice or a friendly conversation.

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Working together to tackle the crisis

Islington has a strong sense of community and once again people from across the borough are coming together to support each other and keep our most vulnerable residents safe against COVID-19.

It is amazing how the borough has responded. Donations to the Islington Giving Crisis Fund top £200,000 today and continue to rise, and the Sobell Centre has been turned into a distribution centre for Government food aid packages for the most vulnerable.

The council’s estate team is working hard to support residents who need it by delivering medicines, gas and electricity top up cards and shopping to those who cannot leave their homes.

Community organisations, like Sunnyside Community Gardens is spreading cheer across Islington with projects like #gardeninyourflat which is delivering plants for free to residents on the Elthorne Estate who are self-isolating.

Thank you to everyone for doing their bit #WeAreIslington

If you have a story of kindness that you would like to tell us about, email islingtonlife@islington.gov.uk or share a post on social media and tag @islingtonlife and we will share it.

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Local online activities

We've all got to take the Government's advice and stay at home, so if you're missing Islington's culture and community resources, look no further! We've rounded up some of the online activities local organisations are offering.

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Are you at home with children under 5? Sign up for Bright Start Bright Ideas, a fortnightly newsletter full of fun, simple activities you can do at home and tips on how to support early health and development.

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