Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

Find out about a social care needs assessment

A needs assessment is a meeting between you and a care professional to understand what type of support you may need to live independently.

You can also find support on the Islington Directory.

What happens after a social care needs assessment

If you’re eligible for support, we’ll first explore with you what support is available in the local community, types of telecare and equipment available, support available from friends and family, and your own skills and resources so that you can stay as independent as possible.

If further support is needed, we will consider whether you could benefit from short-term assistance to stay safe, healthy and independent.

This support could include:

reablement
home care
equipment to help you with everyday tasks

If you need more support, we’ll look at what longer term care and support can be provided for you.
We will always support you to stay as independent as possible, living at home wherever possible and retaining the things that are most important to you.