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22 Jan 2025
Carers Get Together

Creative Writing Workshop with Create

Come and join Create’s creative writing workshops! You’ll work with award winning writer and playwright Martin to experiment with creative writing techniques, create fun and…

January 22, 2025 @ 10:30 , more
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Rd, Archway, London, N19 4RS
05 Feb 2025
Carers Talk

Carers Strategy Steering Group

Find out more about plans to support unpaid carers in Islington and share your views. We’ll be joined by Nikki Ralph, Senior Commissioner at Adult…

14:00 - 15:30
Islington Town Hall, Committee Room 4, Upper St, London N1 2UD
11 Feb 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meet-up

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

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

Challenging Behaviour Workshop

Join us for two workshops on identifying ways to manage conflict or difficult behaviour linked to stroke or dementia. We will look at what the…

13:30 - 16:30
Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, 10 Manor Gardens (Training Room), N7 6ER
11 Mar 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meet-up

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

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

Nutrition and Hydration Workshop

Get a better understanding of how what you eat and drink can affect health and wellbeing. With this workshop, our aim is to raise awareness…

14:00 - 15:00
Cally Clock Tower Centre, Caledonian Park, N7 9HF

Latest News

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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…
Latest News
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…
Latest News
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…
Latest News
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…
Latest News
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.…

Past Carers Events

22 Jan 2025
Carers Get Together

Creative Writing Workshop with Create

Come and join Create’s creative writing workshops! You’ll work with award winning writer and playwright Martin to experiment with creative writing techniques, create fun and…

January 22, 2025 @ 10:30 , more
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Rd, Archway, London, N19 4RS
17 Jan 2025
Carers Talk

Annual Carers Get Together

What would you like to see or do in 2025? Who would you like to hear from and what topics are important to you as…

10:30 - 12:00
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, N1 2UD
15 Jan 2025
Carers Get Together

Creative Writing Workshop with Create

Come and join Create’s creative writing workshops! You’ll work with award winning writer and playwright Martin to experiment with creative writing techniques, create fun and…

January 15, 2025 @ 10:30 , more
Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Rd, Archway, London, N19 4RS
14 Jan 2025
Carers Get Together

‘Carers for Carers’ Monthly Meet-up

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

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

Creative Writing Workshop with Create

Come and join Create’s creative writing workshops! You’ll work with award winning writer and playwright Martin to experiment with creative writing techniques, create fun and…

10:30 - 13:00
The Peel Institute, 3 Corners Centre Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HU
11 Dec 2024
Carers Get Together

Festive Pampering Session & Dance Workshop

Christmas is round the corner and what’s better than a pampering session to get ready for the festive season. Join us on 11 December for…

12:30 - 14:45
Vibast Centre, 167 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NH
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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.