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Dementia Information Event
Getting creative with other Islington carers
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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…
Join David from the Carers Hub team for an enchanting walk around central London to enjoy the festive lights and discover a few Christmas markets…
The Carers Strategy Steering Group was set up for carers to have an opportunity to be a part of the delivery plan for Islington’s Adult…
Carers Rights Day is an annual campaign to celebrate the contribution of unpaid carers. Each year, Carers Rights Day brings organisations across the UK together…
Learn more about mental health in this 5-week workshop with professionals from the North London Mental Health Partnership. We’ll be taking a look at various…
Come and join Create’s workshops! Work with professional artist Renata to explore a variety of visual art and textiles techniques, creating your own original artwork,…
Festive Pampering Session & Dance Workshop
Festive Lights Walk
Carers Strategy Steering Group
Carers Rights Day
Mental Health Workshop
Carers Art Workshop
Age UK Islington Events
Let’s Talk Peer Event
Come together with others monthly to share what you know & find local solutions!
Digital Support
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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.