Entering A World I Didn’t Know Existed My partner had a stroke In April 2022 – just before my 70th birthday – and in the following two and a half years I became his (very unhappy) Carer. One thing that…
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Sharing the Rewards and Challenges of Being a Carer Carer Marcello shares a frank account about the life of a carer, including some of the challenges and the importance of connecting with others who understand. Helping Carers Keep Active Check...
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Marcello lives in the borough of Islington and is a carer for his mum. We asked him about how he finds caring, some of the challenges and what helps! I am a carer for my mum. I live with her…
Create Week - A Celebration of Creativity! - 1 to 7 July Create Week is a celebration of creativity! Throughout the week, Create will share seven free fantastic creative activities designed by professional artists - and all for free. British...
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Helping Carers to ‘Find a Balance’ “As a carer, it’s always difficult to find a balance in life, but the Carers Week events (9-15 June) encouraged Islington carers – to take some time out and come together with old friends…
Carers Active - 1 April through 14 May During this time, members of Carers UK or anyone who is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance will be able to take out membership at their local Better leisure centre at a discounted...
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Keeping Active - 1 April to 14 May Throughout ‘Active April’, members of Carers UK or anyone who is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance will be able to take out membership at their local Better leisure centre. Tech Break -...
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Workshops for Black and Asian Kinship Carers Thursdays 3rd and 24th April Are you Black or Asian and raising the child of a family member or friend? If so, Kinship, the leading charity in England and Wales for kinship carers,…
Islington Carers Hub wins award for contribution to medical teaching Last month, Islington Carers Hub were delighted to hear that they had won an award from University College London Medical School, for 'Outstanding Participation of a Community Service in Teaching...
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Health and Nature Walk - Fri 7 February The walk is guided by Elena from the Islington Ecology Centre in Gillespie Park who has a wealth of knowledge about nature. The session always finishes with tea and biscuits. All welcome....
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