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Payment system unavailable on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm

You will not be able to make any payments online or by phone on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm, while we carry out some important work on our payment system.

This means you won't be able to pay for things like parking permits, parking tickets (PCNs), council tax and rent through our website, automated payment line (020 7527 8000) or customer services number (020 7527 2000).

We are very sorry if this affects you. If you must make a payment, please try to do it on another day if you can or after 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August.

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Translations and British Sign Language (BSL)

Advice and information in community languages and alternative reading formats to help you understand coronavirus, the Covid-19 vaccine and how to stay safe

Coronavirus information in other languages 

Visit the NHS website to watch videos in different languages, including some of the most common languages spoken in Islington. This includes Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Somali, Spanish and Turkish and Urdu. Each video features a healthcare professional explaining how the vaccine is given, and they give clear evidence that the vaccines work and are safe. 

Another language that is popular in the borough is Tigrinya and you can find information in that language on the Doctors of the World website. 

Go to the Doctors of the World's website for information on Covid, the vaccine, pregnancy and other health information in different languages.  

Coronavirus information in easy read format

Vaccination information in easy read leaflets, in English and other languages, are available on gov.uk on these topics:

  • Booster vaccinations
  • What to expect after a Covid-19 vaccination
  • Vaccination advice for women who are pregnant, or might get pregnant or who are breastfeeding.

 You can also access British sign Language (BSL), braille and audio versions on this gov.uk page. 

Mencap's website also has easy read guides on a range of Covid-19 related topics including: 

  • Getting the vaccine
  • Taking a test
  • Self-isolating
  • Face coverings
  • Keeping clean and handwashing
  • Social distancing

Coronavirus information in British Sign Language (BSL)

For Covid-19 updates in BSL, visit SignHealth.

The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) has a Covid video playlist. 

Watch this video in BSL to find out more about living with Covid. 

 

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