Islington Carers Hub

March 14, 2023 · 5:46 pm

Carers Hub News – 2 March

Let’s Talk Carers: International Women’s Day: make a card for an important woman in your life!
Dementia survey & pilot: an opportunity to take part in a pilot for Islington carers
Training: Self-Advocacy Workshop
Let’s Talk Peer Event: Guest speakers from Islington Council Housing Team
Cost of Living support: Cost of Living Day event & details of energy grants
Get Togethers: including Painting Appreciation with guest speaker from Saatchi Gallery
Celebrating International Women’s Day: “Glamorous Night” concert with Connaught Opera
Training: Tech Break digital support sessions
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February 2, 2023 · 1:12 pm

It’s #TimetoTalk! Find out about our new Let’s Talk Carers Group
How to balance your personal life as a carer
Carers Strategy Forum: 9 Feb
Let’s Talk #Carers – Learn about Needs Assessments: 15 Feb
Celebrating LGBT History Month – Carers trip to Queer Britain Museum: 23 Feb
First Aid Workshop: 16 and 22 Feb
Islington events including inclusive art classes for those with dementia
Future Matters events: putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place & Future Matters Cafe
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December 5, 2022 · 11:22 am

Cost of Living Open Day at Andover Community Centre – 8 Dec
Festive Gifts for Islington Carers
- Wreath-making – 12 Dec
- Self-compassion taster session – 16 Dec
Reflecting on Carers Wellbeing Day
Helping Client Andrew with Mobility & Housing issues
Intergenerational Event Winter Edition – 16 Dec
Festive Let’s Talk Peer Event – 21 Dec
‘Give it a Go’ Subsidised Better Leisure 6-Week Membership
More Festive Events Near You
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November 7, 2022 · 12:03 pm

Islington Carers Wellbeing Day, 24 November – for anyone living in Islington looking after a friend, partner or relative, with lunch, a wellbeing session & info stalls
Islington Carers ‘Sparkling Joy’ Creative Workshops – a series of weekly arts activities with lots of support from an expert tutor, 9 November onwards
Free local ‘Cost of Living’ events taking place around Islington including Cost of Living Open Day 10 November at Caxton House Community Centre
Agatha Christie’s London Talk – 10 November
British Red Cross First Aid Training (via Zoom) Tuesday 15 & Thursday 17 November
Free ‘Let’s Talk Budgeting’ Workshop 30 November to help you feel more in control of managing your money
Opportunities to take time out: including online painting appreciation with Saatchi Gallery guest speaker, cafe get togethers and more!
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September 30, 2022 · 3:25 pm

World Mental Health Day including details of Islington activities & events and a Carers guide to “making friends with our feelings”
Emotional Support for Carers – Your Mental Health Matters – Thurs 13 Oct, 10.30am-12pm, training with C&I and Islington Carers Hub
Details of Islington Mind’s Mother-to-Mother Carers’ Support Project
Cost of Living Crisis: events coming up to help with Cost of Living crisis & the last part of our “Managing Energy” guide
Let’s Talk Peer Event including opportunity to share your views on a new Home Care model for Islington and guest speaker from Income Maximisation team
Opportunities to take time out: including trip to Kew Gardens, theatre matinees, cafe get togethers and more!
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