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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 on Wednesday and Thursday.  

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, 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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Bookstart

Bookstart gifts free books to all children at two key ages - 0-12 and 36-48 months - to help families read together every day and to inspire children with a love of books.

Bookstart encourages parents to enjoy books with their child at an early age, helping inspire a love of reading that will give them a flying start in life. Bookstart provides free book packs to every child in England.

The Bookstart Baby Pack for children aged 0-12 months contains books and reading tips and can be picked up from your health visitor.

The Bookstart Treasure Pack is for children aged 3 and is gifted through your nursery, playgroup or Children’s Centre. You can also geta Bookshine Pack for a child who is deaf or a Booktouch Pack for a child with a visual impairment.

There are lots of other things for babies and toddlers on the Bookstart website. 

Please ask at your local library if you are having a problem getting a pack, as they may be able to obtain a pack for you or put you in touch with someone who can.

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