Islington Carers Hub is here to provide advice, information and support to all carers aged 18 or over who live or work in Islington or care for someone living in Islington.
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Dear Islington Carer,
Welcome to Islington Carer's Hub monthly newsletter!
NEWS
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The Amazing World of 'Painting Appreciation'
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Image above © Lorraine Peacock; Article by Samuel Clark
Art groups are a great way to bring people together around a shared passion, whether this is to create art or to appreciate art. It is with the latter in mind that we set up the online ‘Painting Appreciation’ events. Although, the sessions have become a place where people occasionally do both!
A wide range of topics, artists and movements are covered and a lively chat is guaranteed - every Tuesday at 11am! People of all ages and backgrounds attend, with some regular carers attending.
'I care for my Mum and it's pure escapism for an hour or so, as I get the opportunity to concentrate on something completely different', Sue, Carer.
To see some more of the fabulous sketches (one above), hear Sue's experience and from others who attend, please click below.
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A Carer’s Journey: Kim Was a Carer for Her Mum Who Had Dementia
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Kim was a carer for her Mum who was diagnosed with dementia. Along with her three sisters, they looked after their Mum for four years. Each stage of their Mum’s dementia journey presented different challenges, some unforeseen. Find out how Kim found the practicalities of caring for her Mum, the dynamics of being a family carer and how this worked together with having a family of her own.
'Without a doubt, caring is one of the toughest jobs I’ve ever done, it was emotionally and physically draining, but the upside was that I had precious time with my mum at the end of her life.'
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OUR GET TOGETHERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
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Carers Support Group: Wed 28th July, 10.30am-12pm
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Join us for our next Islington Carers Support Group. It is a place where you can meet other Islington carers, share tips and how you're feeling! It's also a great place to get advice and to meet members of the Carers Hub team. Look out for further details of our guest speaker for July's group!
To get a zoom link to join, or to talk to a member of the ICH team, call them on 020 7281 6018 or click the link below to contact them via email.
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Let's Talk: Wednesday 7th July, 10.30am - 12pm
Let's Talk with guest speaker from Health Watch Islington: The Role of Healthwatch Islington & NHS Data Sharing Plans
Join us for our next Let’s Talk session. For July’s session, we will be joined by guest speaker, Emma Whitby, Health Watch Islington Chief Executive. Emma will be talking about the role of Healthwatch Islington and NHS Digital Data Sharing plans.
According to Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, on the BBC News website (22.6.21), the NHS Digital Data Sharing plans mean that ‘NHS patients in England will get greater control over their health and social care data.’ According to BBC News it means ‘people will be able to access their medical records from different parts of the NHS through various apps.' BBC News also identifies that there are critics of the scheme and 'concerns that the system has not been properly explained to patients'.
Monday 19th July, 2pm: Lasting Powers of Attorney
Setting up a Lasting Powers of Attorney may sound complicated, but it is a simple way of protecting your health, your finances, and the people you trust. Book for an introduction to what Lasting Powers of Attorney is, why it's important to have one, and how we can help you to put one in place quickly and easily in this free online workshop.
Thursday 29th July 2pm: Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is the process of documenting your future health care wishes. Future Matters helps you to do this using Coordinate My Care, an online service from the NHS which records your wishes and treatment needs. This plan makes your wishes visible to urgent care services including 111, out of hours GPs, the ambulance (in their vehicles) and the emergency departments. Book for an introduction in this free online workshop.
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PARTNER EVENTS
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Cally Clock Tower Centre - Cally Park July Activities
In July, there are lots of opportunities for residents to meet others from the local community and to get active! Join Community Gardening in Cally Park or a weekly Elders Exercise class. There are walks including a dementia friendly health and history walk around Cally Park. On July 27th, there is a walk down the Caledonian Road, together with a series of talks that explore the close connection between Scotland and Islington.
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Wednesday 14th July, 6 - 7.30pm
Healthwatch Islington Patient Group, Community health services and mental health services review
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NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) is reviewing services provided to residents living in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. We are inviting Islington residents and local organisations to attend this event to hear about both service reviews and give their views, to help shape the services offered
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Our Chief Executive Sally Miller helped out as a volunteer at the recent Emirates Covid-19 Vaccination event
From Friday 25 June to Monday 28 June, anyone eligible for their first dose was able to get vaccinated at the Emirates football stadium. If you didn't make it along to the event, you can still get your Covid-19 jab at other vaccination centres. Click the link below for information on the Islington Council website.
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Are you worried about other things?
Are you worried about other things? You can call to talk to us about anything that you are concerned about. This might be if you're feeling low, for bereavement support, or about housing or money worries.....
Call us Monday to Friday, 9 - 5pm, Islington Carers Hub helpline: 020 7281 6018
Or you can email us on: info@islingtoncarershub.org
Please share with friends and family
Please do share this e-newsletter with friends and family (over 18yrs), by forwarding it to them! If they'd like it to be delivered to their personal email inbox, they can request this by emailing: gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk.
If you've got any questions, ideas or useful information to share, do get in touch.
Best wishes,
Hydah
Hydah Nawab
Carers & Community Manager
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