When caring for a loved-one, it can be hard to step away. While taking care of someone else’s needs, your own wellbeing can quickly fall to the bottom of the list. Taking breaks and finding respite are not selfish, but…
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Islington Carers Hub hosted an Autism and Learning Disabilities event, in April 2026, World Autism Acceptance Month. It was well attended, with Islington residents coming along to find out about local support services and to meet other carers and residents…
April is World Autism Month, a campaign to raise awareness and acceptance of autism. In Islington, it’s estimated that over 2,500 adults are living with autism and autism is the most common need identified in children with Education, Health and…
Caring for Each Other Through Life’s Challenges Babette began caring for her husband, William, after he underwent a heart valve replacement at the age of 46. In the years since, the couple have supported one another through a number of…
In February, our Visual Art and Printing Workshop with Create came to a close. The six-session course led by professional artist, Sam Haynes, was a great success! Participants explored poster design, printmaking and collage, producing beautiful artwork and connecting with…
[Names and images have been changed for reasons of privacy]. More than four decades of caring Anna is a member of Islington Carers Hub. She has been caring for her daughter, who was diagnosed with kidney failure from birth. Speaking…
Caring for a loved one can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be very demanding. Many unpaid carers in Islington dedicate countless hours to supporting a friend, partner, or relative, often putting their own interests and ambitions on hold….
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…
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…
