Stay well and healthy this winter
With Covid-19 cases across the UK increasing and the NHS coming under more pressure as we’ve moved into autumn, there are things we can all do to help stay healthy and protect others – from topping up your immunity with flu and Covid-19 vaccinations, to staying active, eating healthily and keeping warm. There’s advice and support on our website.
If you haven’t made time for the Covid-19 vaccine or you’ve been unsure about getting it, it’s not too late. You can get the jab free without an appointment at sites and pharmacies in the area. Staff there, and our We are Islington helpline team on 020 7527 8900, are on hand to support and answer questions or concerns you have.
A new website EverythingCovid.info, created for young people, by young people, offers a great mix of content from social media influencers and honest accounts of people’s vaccination journeys.
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Join the free Social Switch programme
Are you a parent worried about social media’s relationship to youth violence? Social Switch is an online group workshop for parents that will give you the information you need about this problem and ways to solve it. The programme is open to all parents from Camden and Islington. Join this free educational course, which runs for four weeks, starting on Wednesday 3 November.
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Caretaker and Concierge of the Year 2021
Nominations for Islington’s Caretaker and Concierge of the Year award 2021 are now open. If you have a caretaker or concierge on one of Islington’s estates or blocks who deserves some recognition, let us know. Nominations close on Monday 15 November 2021.
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Celebrating our heroes
Islington has awarded its highest honour to four outstanding recipients for their contributions to local life. Each have made an enormous positive impact on our borough. The recipients were:
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Jennette Arnold OBE, former London Assembly Member and Islington councillor
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Yvonne Conolly CBE, the UK’s first Black female headteacher
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The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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The Whittington Health NHS Trust
Local e-bulletins: we want your views
You asked for more localised content – we heard you, and are in the process of setting up some exciting e-bulletins with more focused news and events for your area.
But we need your help to get it right: if you’ve got a few minutes, please consider filling out our survey. Once submitted, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a ‘love to shop’ voucher worth £50. The survey closes Sunday (31 October).
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Health and Social Care jobs fair
The Health and Social Care Jobs fair is back as an in-person event. It’ll take place on Wednesday (27 October) between 3.30-6.30pm at City and Islington College, Camden Rd, N7.
More than 20 employers with local vacancies will be there. With some offering guaranteed interview slots on the day, it could be an ideal event for you to explore a new role or career direction.
Wear a mask and register to attend to help keep the event Covid compliant and safe for all. If you’re unable to attend on the day but would like to join one of our online information sessions about careers in the sector they’re also free to attend. For details and timings please see the event page.
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Helping our residents into employment
We have helped more than 4,000 residents into decent jobs since April 2018. By focusing on local recruitment for local jobs, matching skillsets to vacancies, and offering tailored employment support, local residents have been able to secure decent jobs.
We are continuing to make great strides towards carving out a fairer employment landscape for local people and helping them to access the skills and support they need.
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Things to do this October half-term
Head down to Culpeper Park and Community Garden, Cloudesley Road, N1 0EJ, Saturday (30 October) 11am-3pm, for the 'Greener future family fun day'. Take part in our activities with a focus on a greener future, teaching children about things such as recycling and food waste.
Looking for childcare in October half-term? There are holiday play schemes running in a range of venues or find a childminder in Islington.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion is here
TFL’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has expanded up to (but not including) the North Circular Road and South Circular Road. The whole borough of Islington is now included within the zone. Don’t get caught, check to see if your vehicle meets the ULEZ emission standards. If it does not meet the standards you will have to pay a daily charge to drive within the zone. If you have an older vehicle you may qualify for the scrappage scheme.
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