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17 Jul 2025
Carers Get Together

Monthly Theatre Event

Come and join us for our monthly Theatre Event at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park from 2pm every third Thursday of the month. The…

14:00 - 18:00
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
12 Aug 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meetup

Come along, take a breather and have a chat with other Islington carers in this comfortable venue over a tea or coffee. Carers Stella, Liz…

10:30 - 12:00
Duke of Cambridge, 30 St Peter’s St, London, N1 8JT
14 Aug 2025

Kew Gardens Trip

Celebrate summer with a free visit to Kew Gardens organised together with Age UK Islington. Choose to explore by yourself or with others on the…

11:30 -
Kew Gardens Victoria Gate, Kew Road, TW9 3JR
21 Aug 2025
Carers Get Together

Monthly Theatre Event

Come and join us for our monthly Theatre Event at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park from 2pm every third Thursday of the month. The…

14:00 - 18:00
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
03 Sep 2025
Carers Event

Carers Creative Workshops

Tap into your creative side while learning the art of mobile phone photography in this six-week course run by the creative experts Create.

13:30 - 16:30
Cally Clock Tower Centre Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7 9PL
09 Sep 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meetup

Come along, take a breather and have a chat with other Islington carers in this comfortable venue over a tea or coffee. Carers Stella, Liz…

10:30 - 12:00
Duke of Cambridge, 30 St Peter’s St, London, N1 8JT
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July 3, 2025

July Newsletter

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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June 26, 2025

Carers Week – Finding a Balance!

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…
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May 2, 2025

May Newsletter

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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April 11, 2025

April Newsletter

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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April 1, 2025

Workshops for Black and Asian Kinship Carers: Thurs 3rd and 24th April

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,…
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March 4, 2025

March Newsletter

Conflict Resolution Course: 6 March - Part 2 Two-day course for help manage conflict or difficult behaviour linked to stroke and dementia. Carers for Carers Monthly Meet-up: 11 March Receive a warm welcome from other Islington carers at this regular…
Torps Boukens, Islington Carers Hub's Team Leader, receiving the Outstanding Participation of a Community Service in Teaching UCL Medical Students awardLatest News
March 3, 2025

ICH wins an award from UCL Medical School

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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February 5, 2025

February Newsletter

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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January 6, 2025

January Newsletter

Happy New year! Wishing you a wonderful 2025! Healthy Generations Activities - From 6 January Including Dance Fitness, Pilates, Online Art and Music Appreciation sessions weekly sessions. Book via Healthy Generations. Carers Creative Writing Workshops - Wed 8 January to…

Past Carers Events

08 Jul 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meetup

Come along, take a breather and have a chat with other Islington carers in this comfortable venue over a tea or coffee. Carers Stella, Liz…

10:30 - 12:00
Duke of Cambridge, 30 St Peter’s St, London, N1 8JT
03 Jul 2025
Carers Get Together

British Museum Visit

This is going to be an exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ visit! Explore the fascinating theme: Money, Hoards & Treasure. At the start of the visit,…

14:00 - 16:00
British Museum, Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
19 Jun 2025
Carers Get Together

Monthly Theatre Event

Come and join us for our monthly Theatre Event at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park from 2pm every third Thursday of the month. The…

14:00 - 18:00
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
13 Jun 2025
Carers Get Together

Carers Week Summer Walk

A relaxed walk through Golders Hill Park, visiting The Hill Garden and Pergola. We’ll finish with a visit to a cafe for a coffee and…

14:00 - 15:30
Golders Green Tube Station, North End Road, NW11 7RN
12 Jun 2025
Carers Talk

‘Finding a Balance’ Carers Week Workshop

Find practical strategies to help you achieve a balance between caring while preserving your own wellbeing and managing the risks.

10:30 - 12:30
Training Room, 10 Manor Gardens, N7 6ER
10 Jun 2025
Carers Get Together

Songs for Summertime

Treat yourself to some musical classics, favourites and summer sizzlers to celebrate the arrival of the bright, warm, happy “days of wine and roses”. Brought…

12:00 - 14:00
Jean Stokes Community Centre
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Age UK Islington Events

Let’s Talk Peer Event

Come together with others monthly to share what you know & find local solutions!

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Digital Support

Support to help you get the most from your smartphone or digital device.

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Get Togethers

Regular social Get Togethers taking place across the borough.

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Dementia-Friendly Islington Activities

From Singing for the Brain to Arts classes and Park Cuppas, there’s a lot taking place in Islington for people with dementia and their carers.  These activities are provided by organisations including Alzheimer’s Society, Islington Council, Arts 4 Dementia and Park Theatre.

For more information visit the Age UK Islington website.

Better Lives Family Service

Better Lives Family Service provide help and support for adults, children and families who are affected by their loved one’s alcohol and other drug addiction. The service holds an open Coffee Morning that takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 11am to 1pm. This is a friendly and welcoming space for clients and other people to visit and who want to know more about the family service and their links to other organisations in the community. They provide a variety of workshops and invite professionals from other services to talk about how they can help and support you.

For more information visit Better Lives Family Service.

Archway and District Carers Support Group

A relaxed, informal meetings where you will meet friendly people to share ideas, information and laughter.

The group meet the first Wednesday of every month from 1-3pm
New Orleans Community Centre, Cromartie Road, London, N19 3TH

For more information and to check dates, please contact Kirsty Mabb on 07526 455 401 or via email.

Centre 404

Centre 404 offers a range of high quality services to assist children and adults with a learning disability and their family carers.

They provide groups for family carers and support with benefits and grants as well as activities.

For more information visit the Centre 404 website.

Mobilise Virtual Cuppa

The Mobilise online, or virtual, cuppa is a free 45 min video call where you can connect with around 12 other people who are also looking after a loved one.

For more information visit the Mobilise website.

Carers UK Forum

Open 24/7, Carers Connect is an online forum for Carers UK members where you can talk about anything related to caring.

Whether you want to chat with other carers, ask questions or simply get how you’re feeling off your chest, you’ll find support from people who understand.

For more information see the Carers UK website.