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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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...
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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…
Are you a carer who is under 25 years old looking after someone in your family who is ill or disabled? This may be a parent, a brother or sister or a grandparent. Maybe you help by staying at home...
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What is a Carer's Assessment? A Carer's Assessment is a structured conversation to see if there’s anything that can make a carer's life easier. It is free and anyone over 18 can ask for one. During the assessment, the carer...
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Identifying carers and offering support When you have a client or patient who is always accompanied by a family member or friend, this may well be their informal carer. This person might not be aware they are a carer and may not...
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Unpaid Carer Katie talks about caring for her mother, the impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis and the support she received from Islington Carers Hub The increased cost of energy, food and fuel are putting pressure on everyone. Unpaid carers are...
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Caring for someone can lead to money worries, especially if your caring role means you have to give up work. But as a carer, it’s possible you could be eligible for financial support including Carer's Allowance or Carer's Pension Credit. ...
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What is a Carer's Assessment? A Carer's Assessment is a structured conversation to see if there’s anything that can make your life easier as a carer. It is free and anyone over 18 years old can ask for one. We...
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