Welcoming you to Carers Week 2026
This year, Carers Week takes place from 8-14 June. Carers Week is a national initiative that highlights the amazing work that so many carers are doing day in day out, caring for a family member or friend.
Join us to take some time out and meet with other local carers in these welcoming events – we’d love to see you there.
Don’t forget to book!
Carers Celebration
Friday 12 June, 11am-2pm
Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, N4 4BY
Join us for a fun event with Islington Carers Hub and other local services. Find out how the Islington Adults Carers Strategy is progressing, with the input of carers like yourself, since its launch in June 2024. Talk to local support services over lunch and enjoy a fun activity with Nuffield Health to finish the day!
11am Tea/coffee
11.30am Update on Islington’s Adult Carers Strategy
by John Everson, Corporate Director for Health and
Social Care and others.
12.15pm Lunch
1-2pm Fun activity – Joint pain guidance followed by
gentle exercise with Joelle from Nuffield Health.
Booking essential! To book your place: Email info@islingtoncarershub.org or call 020 7281 3319
Carers Kew Gardens Walk
Saturday 13 June, 11.30am
Kew Gardens, Victoria Gate (main entrance), Kew Road, TW9 3JR
Join Torps for a leisurely walk to admire Kew Gardens at its best. Meet at the main gate at 11.20am to wander at your own pace or stick together and chat with other carers. This won’t be a guided tour and maps are provided at venue. It’s always an enjoyable day, so book early to secure your place!
Carers for Carers Meet Up at Duke of Cambridge
Tuesday 9 June, 10.30am – 12pm
​Duke of Cambridge​, 30 St Peter’s St, London N1 8JT
Join us for a special version of our regular monthly meet up at The Duke of Cambridge. It is a lovely comfortable venue and there will be tea, coffee and refreshments provided. Carers Stella, Liz and Wendy will be there to welcome you. This month we will be joined by Torps Boukens, Team Leader, Islington Carers Hub, who will talk to us about Carers Rights.
