Discover Islington blog

Rewarding work

Previous winner Maria Yianni on the importance of the Dignity in Care Awards

Maria Yianni holding her Dignity in Care Award

Celebrating Refugee Week

How Refugee Week brought the community together – and provided much-needed support

The Sing For Freedom Choir on stage

Independent artist

Artist Jack Haslam on the new artwork and supported accommodation on Windsor Street

Artist Jack Haslam stood infront of his artwork on the hoardings in front of a new development on Windsor Street

Let’s clear the air

How Islington Council is helping care homes to protect their residents from pollution

Care home manager Fatma and a staff member laughing with residents in the garden of the care home, by Regent's Canal

A new start

Afghan refugee and Islington resident Bibi Nuria tells her story

Bibi at the centre helping a young girl at a table with pens and paper on

In conversation with…. Shantell

Local diabetes nurse on spotting the signs of diabetes and getting treatment

Head shot of Shantell looking at the camera

Celebrating Windrush

Two Islington residents of the Windrush generation tell their stories

Blossom, from the Windrush generation

People power

Navinder Kaur, CEO of Voluntary Action Islington, on the power of voluteering

Navinder Kaur head and shoulders against a red and white background

Better together

Mikael, community sports manager at Better, on making physical activity accessible to all

Mikael in Better uniform, stood infront of Sobell leisure centre with the Sobell sign in the background

In conversation with… Nuala

On the challenges of being a carer, seeking support, and the importance of self-care

Nuala stood behind her husband, Tom, with her hands on his shoulders

Meet the mayor

Quickfire questions with Cllr Gary Heather, our new Islington mayor

Cllr Gary Heather in his mayoral attire

Creating communities: estates gardening

Sprucing up greenspaces on estates

A group of adults and children holding up bug boxes in a grassy area