Carers Gardening Group starts Thursdays from 18 April 2pm. It's a great way to get active outside, learn new skills & help keep the Culpeper garden beautiful. Hot drinks & plenty of chat! Book your place: 020 7281 3319 or [email protected] #CarersActiveApril

Who will keep caring, when I'm unable? A tricky conversation that we have been asking in our community. So we've captured the advice shared by other carers to help us navigate this difficult and emotional topic.
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#UnpaidCarers

Attendance Allowance rates have gone up by 6.7% as of this month. 💰 If we, or the person we care for, have a physical or mental health disability and need more help, we may be entitled to it. Read more in our guide. mobiliseonline.co.uk/attendance-all…
#Benefits #AttendanceAllowance

Am I experiencing low mood or depression? Our guide explores 'caring through depression', and tips that have helped other carers, if we think we're experiencing more than just low mood. mobiliseonline.co.uk/post/caring-al…
#StressAwarenessMonth

It’s never too late to quit smoking. When you stop smoking, there are almost immediate improvements to your health. You can quit smoking this No Smoking Day – Wednesday 13 March Islington Council North Central London ICB - Islington

Don't miss the Carers Talk event tomorrow at 10.30am, Islington North Library! Booking is essential: tinyurl.com/4x3yk5kp
There will be the latest benefits guidance for carers & disabled people. If you look after a friend, partner or adult family member, do book a place.

Join us for Soup & Stew day tomorrow! It's on every Tuesdays from 12:30-2PM!

Do you look after a partner, friend or relative who is an adult? Take some #timeforyou with our free Dance Workshops at Finsbury Leisure Centre run by partner Create from 20 Feb. Limited spaces, booking essential.

For more info and to book: tinyurl.com/4x3yk5kp

FOOD HUB 🥕 🥦

When : every Tuesday between 11am-1pm
Where : Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock St, N5
Everybody welcome🙌🏼❤️

Huge thank you to our donors
@cityharvestlondon @thefelixproject Department for Culture, Media and Sport The National Lottery Community Fund @HeadleyTrust NatWest

Big thank you to our #volunteers

Do you look after someone 18yrs+? Find out what's on in Islington where you can meet other Islington carers, get the latest information and resources - from events to help with the 'cost of living', a Dance workshop, to lunar new year celebrations: ✨tinyurl.com/277xycrt

Age UK Islington's Staying Well event brought together #Islington residents & partner organisations to Breathe, Stretch, get🧶🍃Crafting, help with Strength & Balance and to Sing-along 🎶

Thanks to everyone who helped make such a great day! #GreatMentalHealthDay @islingtonlife

Looking after a friend or family member can be stressful. Talking to others in the same situation can be really helpful. Why not try our first Carers Talk of 2024 on 30 January at Islington Town Hall? Booking is essential. More info: tinyurl.com/5n6artez #greatmentalhealthday

And a wonderful 'Moonlight & Roses' concert with Connaught Opera

Breathe & Stretch with Arsenal in the Community Arsenal Community

Some great sessions at Age UK Islington's Staying Well: Keeping Active & Connected event at Vibast Community Centre today. Thanks also to all the partner organisations who hosted & shared details of their activities. Photos of craft activity with TGC

Todays Joseph Rowntree Foundation #UKPoverty2024 report shows poverty rates for disabled people and informal carers remain disproportionately high. As always, some people, like those with a mental disability or female informal carers, face an even greater risk of poverty.

Dig into the data below

Looking after a friend or family member can be stressful. Talking to others in the same situation can be really helpful. Why not try our first Carers Talk of 2024 on 30 January at Islington Town Hall? Booking is essential. More info: tinyurl.com/5n6artez #greatmentalhealth

Looking after a friend or family member can be stressful. Talking to others in the same situation can be really helpful. Why not try our first Carers Talk of 2024 on 30 January at Islington Town Hall? Booking is essential. More info: tinyurl.com/5n6artez #greatmentalhealth

Looking after a friend or family member can be stressful. Talking to others in the same situation can be really helpful. Why not try our first Carers Talk of 2024 on 30 January at Islington Town Hall? Booking is essential. More info: tinyurl.com/5n6artez #greatmentalhealth

Keeping active can brighten up even the dullest January!  ⛅️☔️ Arsenal in the Community will be leading a 'Strength & Balance' session as part of our Staying Well event 25 Jan. Lots of other fun activities to try & enjoy a chat over lunch! 
Info & booking: tinyurl.com/2rrrrmam