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07 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers Creative Workshops

Take time for yourself, connect with other carers and enjoy six fun, creative sessions of drawing and textiles in a friendly group in this six-week…

14:30 - 17:00
Cally Clock Tower Centre Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7 9PL
13 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meetup

Come and join us for a coffee, cake and a catchup. Have you heard of a Safe Haven? Natalia from Islington Council will let us…

10:30 - 12:00
Duke of Cambridge, 30 St Peter’s St, London, N1 8JT
14 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers Creative Workshops

Take time for yourself, connect with other carers and enjoy six fun, creative sessions of drawing and textiles in a friendly group in this six-week course…

14:30 - 17:00
Cally Clock Tower Centre Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7 9PL
17 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

Kew Gardens Trip

Book to join Islington carers and other locals for a free, gentle walk through Kew Gardens. There’s no fixed tour, so you can explore the…

11:30 -
Kew Gardens Victoria Gate, Kew Road, TW9 3JR
22 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

Monthly Theatre Event

Come and join us for our monthly Theatre Event at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. The event kicks off with teas and coffees on…

14:00 - 18:00
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
27 Oct 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers, Coffee & Cake

Come on your own or ‘bring a friend’– they don’t have to be a carer, just someone you’d be happy to join you for coffee,…

10:30 - 12:00
St. Luke's Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ
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September 10, 2026

September Newsletter

Summer may be over, but there are plenty of upcoming local events and activities to get involved in! Be sure to also check out the new carer support we have on offer, including the 24/7 Carers Chatbot and Carers Allowance…
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September 3, 2026

August Newsletter

We hope that you're managing to stay cool at home. Don't forget the Cool Spaces in local community venues, where you can take a breather and get out of the heat. As ever, there's lots of wonderful things to do…
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August 25, 2026

Introducing the Co-hosts of St Luke’s Carers Group

Introducing the Co-hosts of St Luke’s Carers Group Nadine: The value of meeting others who understand Caring can be incredibly isolating. The focus is naturally on the person you’re caring for, and over time, caring can become all-encompassing. It can…
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July 20, 2026

July Newsletter

We hope you've been enjoying the excitement of the World Cup and Wimbledon! There's plenty happening closer to home too, with lots of ways to stay active and connected in Islington. Do share any events or activities for future newsletters:…
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July 6, 2026

Finding Respite with Carefree: Jenny’s Story

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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June 1, 2026

June Newsletter

Sharing the following upcoming events, activities and resources from Islington Carers Hub and other Islington organisations - hoping you find them useful. If there's anything you'd like us to share for inclusion in future newsletters, please email: communications@ageukislington.org.uk Upcoming Islington…
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May 3, 2026

Autism and Learning Disabilties Event

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…
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May 1, 2026

May Newsletter

Sharing the following upcoming events, activities and resources - hoping you find them useful. If there's anything you'd like to share for inclusion in future newsletters, please email: communications@ageukislington.org.uk. Upcoming Islington Carers Hub Events Pay-What-You-Can Theatre - Thursday 21 May:…
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April 28, 2026

A Family’s Journey Through Autism Diagnosis and Care

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…
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April 28, 2026

A Lifeline for Carers: Finding Community in Dementia-Friendly Spaces

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…
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April 2, 2026

Autism and Learning Disabilities Event

We are hosting an Autism and Learning Disabilities Event together with Centre 404 on Tuesday 21 April, 10.30am-1.30pm at the Upper Holloway Baptist Church, 11 Tollington Way, London N7 6RG Please see our flyer for the full programme/easy-read version. Find…
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April 1, 2026

April Newsletter

Hoping you've been enjoying the slightly longer brighter days! Sharing upcoming events, activities and resources for April and some inspirational stories from local residents! Upcoming Islington Carers Hub Events Carers Meet-Up @ Duke of Cambridge - Tuesday 14 April: Join…
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March 4, 2026

March Newsletter

Creative Highlights : Our Carers Printing Workshop with Create was a big success, with carers exploring visual art across six inspiring sessions. Ongoing Support for Carers: Join our welcoming peer groups, strategy meetings, and social activities designed to connect and…
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March 2, 2026

Finding a Creative Outlet with Create Printing Workshop

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…
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February 4, 2026

February Newsletter

Get a Break from Caring: read the Mobilise guide about options to get a break from caring. Carers for Carers Monthly Meet-up: meet other Islington carers in this regular monthly event in a comfortable venue. Conflict Resolution Course: a two-part…
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January 4, 2026

January Newsletter

Helping carers to keep active: Can't get out to exercise? Try out a range of work-out videos designed for carers by Carers UK Future Wishes: Find out how to make a Will, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Advanced Care Plan…
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December 4, 2025

December Newsletter

A Mother's Unbreakable Journey: Four decades of caring: Anna shares her family's story - the incredible challenges of caring, but also their closeness. Carers Overpayments: the government review looking into carers allowance overpayments that caused many carers to get into…
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November 25, 2025

A Mother’s Unbreakable Journey: Four Decades of Caring

. 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 at the Islington Carers Hub event on Carers Rights…
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October 27, 2025

How local learning can help carers reconnect and grow

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.…
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October 16, 2025

October Newsletter

Carers for Carers Meet ups 14 & 28 October Monthly coffee mornings for carers - at Duke of Cambridge and now at St Luke's too. Carers Park Theatre Matinee 16 October Join other local carers for a matinee performance. Carers…
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October 15, 2025

Carers Rights Day 2025

Carers Rights Day 2025 Carers Rights Day is an annual campaign to celebrate the contribution of unpaid carers.  We'd like to invite Islington carers to book for our Carers Rights Day event on 20 November. Carers Rights Day Event Thursday…
Carers for Carers meetingLatest News
September 29, 2025

Entering a World I Didn’t Know Existed

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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August 4, 2025

August Newsletter

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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July 29, 2025

Marcello, Islington carer, shares his experience of caring for his Mum.

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…
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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…
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November 12, 2024

November Newsletter

Carers for Carers Meet-Up - Tue 12 November Three Islington carers, Stella, Jeanne and Wendy are running a new relaxed, informal group that is run by carers for carers. Carers Rights Day - Thu 21 November Carers Rights Day is…
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October 11, 2024

October Newsletter

Don't forget you! A great blog by Mobilise to help 'find balance and purpose outside of caring'. Black History Month in Islington Community Venues Islington libraries and community centres are putting on a series of events and talks. Dementia Information…
Dementia Information Event - IslingtonLatest News
October 7, 2024

Dementia Information Event

On 26 September, Islington Council and Islington Carers Hub hosted a 'Dementia Information Event' at Arsenal Community Hub as part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Information stalls provided Islington residents, carers and professionals information about the condition and local support available for those…
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September 9, 2024

September Newsletter

Alzheimer's Awareness Month Information sessions for all and dementia-friendly activities and support Can we really heal and recover from a caring crisis? See the article from partner Mobilise Do you feel isolated in your caring role? Contact us to find…
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August 23, 2024

Carers Rights Day 2024

Carers Rights Day 2024 Carers Rights Day is an annual campaign to celebrate the contribution of unpaid carers.  We'd like to invite Islington carers to book for our Carers Rights Day event on 21 November. Carers Rights Day Event Thursday…
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August 5, 2024

August Newsletter

New resources for Islington carers See the new Islington Carers Hub website and new Mobilise Carers app. Caring for others when you have your own health needs See the article from partner Mobilise. Expert Patient Programme - Wed 7 August…
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July 8, 2024

July Newsletter

Carers Guide to Needs Assessments See the guide to see what steps to take to get care and support for either yourself or someone you are caring for. Exercise classes for specific conditions Find out about a Healthy Generations class…
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July 1, 2024

Islington Adults Carers Strategy Launch

Islington Adults Carers Strategy Launch The Islington Adults Carers Strategy launch took place during Carers Week, on Thursday 13 June.  It was an opportunity for carers to hear more about support that’s being planned for Islington carers through to 2030.…
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May 28, 2024

May Newsletter

Drop by for a brew! Wednesday 8 May, 11am - 3pm. Self Advocacy Workshop: Tips, guidance and practice presenting your views to get the results that you want. Wednesday 8 May. Dementia-Awareness Week : Interview with Clerkenwell GP, Dr Beth…
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December 15, 2023

Getting creative with other Islington carers

Together with Create, we recently hosted a series of creative workshops in Gillespie Park at the Islington Ecology Centre, specifically for unpaid carers. Carer Lena Meeting other carers The participants on the project came from different backgrounds. We were able…
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December 15, 2023

Respite for carers – Interview with Carer Sue Searle

Sue Searle talks about caring for her mother and how she’s been able to find support through Islington Carers Hub and how she’s recently been able to take a short break from caring through Carefree. You can also view a…
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December 10, 2023

Support for carers of high-functioning autistic adults

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…
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December 6, 2023

Carer’s Journey: Kim

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…
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October 6, 2023

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

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…

Past Carers Events

30 Sep 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers Creative Workshops

Take time for yourself, connect with other carers and enjoy six fun, creative sessions of drawing and textiles in a friendly group in this six-week…

14:30 - 17:00
Cally Clock Tower Centre Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7 9PL
24 Sep 2026
Carers Get Together

Monthly Theatre Event – Date Changed from 17 to 24 September

Come and join us for our monthly Theatre Event at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park. The event kicks off with teas and coffees on…

14:00 - 18:00
Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP
24 Sep 2026
Carers Event

Islington Dementia Fair

Worried that someone close to you has signs of memory loss? Book this valuable event open to people living with dementia, their family and friends.…

11:00 - 13:30
Vibast Community Centre, 167 Old St, London EC1V 9NH
23 Sep 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers Creative Workshops

Take time for yourself, connect with other carers and enjoy six fun, creative sessions of drawing and textiles in a friendly group in this six-week…

14:30 - 17:00
Cally Clock Tower Centre Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7 9PL
22 Sep 2026
Carers Get Together

Carers, Coffee & Cake

Join us and share a coffee and cake followed by Maria Piroli from Islington Carers Hub who will attend and present on the Lasting Power…

10:30 - 12:00
St. Luke's Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ
21 Sep 2026
Carers Get Together

Canal Boat Trip

Due to the popularity of the last Carers Canal Boat Trip in August, we’re running another one! Come and join us for a day cruise…

10:15 - 16:00
38 Graham St, London N1 8JX
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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 2-4pm
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.