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Carer’s journey: Katie

By ichubCarers Journeys

Unpaid Carer Katie talks about caring for her mother, the impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis and the support she received from Islington Carers Hub The increased cost of energy, food and fuel are putting pressure on everyone. Unpaid carers are...

January 11, 2024

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Support for carers of high-functioning autistic adults

By ichubLatest News

High-functioning autism is a term applied to autistic people who do not have a Learning Disability, but nonetheless can be vulnerable. This is due to difficulties they may experience in areas of communication, emotional expression and social interaction. Autism is...

December 10, 2023

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Carer’s Journey: Kim

By ichubLatest News

Kim was a Carer for her Mum who had Dementia Kim was a carer for her Mum who was diagnosed with dementia. Along with her three sisters, they looked after their Mum for four years. Each stage of their Mum’s...

December 6, 2023

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Carer Alec reflects on his life as a carer for his 94 year old Mum

By ichubLatest News

Alec looks after his 94 year old Mum who has osteoarthritis and has limited mobility. She has also, more recently, been diagnosed with short term memory loss. He has been registered with Islington Carers Hub for a while and came...

October 6, 2023

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Contingency planning

By ichubGet Help & Advice

There might be times when you are less able or unable to look after the person you look after - for example, if you were involved in an accident. However, there are things that you can put in place to...

September 8, 2023

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For the person you care for

By ichubGet Help & Advice

Islington Carers Hub is a service run by Age UK Islington. If the person you care for needs any support, Islington Carers Hub can put you in touch with the right people in the Age UK Islington team. Contact Islington...

September 8, 2023

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Health conditions

By ichubGet Help & Advice

There's lots to consider when managing health as a carer. Carers play an important role in looking after the health of the person they are looking after and it's a good idea to let your GP know that you're a...

September 8, 2023

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Housing

By ichubGet Help & Advice

Get help with housing - from how to report repairs to how to get housing adaptations or how to get a housing transfer. We can also help you to explore options to help someone stay in their own home, as...

September 8, 2023

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Carer’s journey: Jeanne Pring

By ichubCarers Journeys

Jeanne was originally caring for both her husband’s parents from 2016. She and her husband had to move into their house and provide round-the-clock care without much physical help. She managed medication, household administration and oversaw their care. Jeanne had...

August 9, 2023

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Carer’s journey: Barney Cox

By ichubCarers Journeys

I’ve been the main carer for my mum and dad for a number of years now. When I was first caring for them, I was still working as a freelance journalist and had just become a dad to my son....

August 9, 2023

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Carer’s journey: Katie

Support for carers of high-functioning autistic adults

Carer’s Journey: Kim

Carer Alec reflects on his life as a carer for his 94 year old Mum

Contingency planning

For the person you care for

Health conditions

Housing

Carer’s journey: Jeanne Pring

Carer’s journey: Barney Cox

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