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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London until Friday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support until 4pm on Thursday and Friday but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Supporting children and young people

If you are concerned about the impact of domestic abuse on your children or children you are working with, our leaflet “Talking to your child about domestic abuse”.

Children’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (CIDVA)

CIDVA provide one to one support for young people currently experiencing domestic abuse. The Children’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate provides 1-2-1 support for young people (all genders) aged 13-17 living in Islington. This support includes:

  • Providing guidance and advice.
  • Creating safety and support plans.
  • Supporting young people with housing, education, and health.
  • Explaining the criminal justice system.
  • Helping young people to understand abuse to make their own decisions.
  • Making referrals to other agencies such as mental health, counselling and drug and alcohol.
  • Supporting each young person individually and tailoring the service to their needs.
  • We support young people at their own pace.

Contact

Solace in Islington

advocacy@solacewomensaid.org

0203 7955 070

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