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 your August Newsletter
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Our activities and support are taking place as normal over the summer holiday period (except our helpline is not available on bank holiday Mon 29 August). On Tues 9 August at 2pm we will be hosting the Carers Pathway Forum (click the link for the agenda and Zoom link). You are warmly invited to attend to share your thoughts and views regarding the ways you think Islington carers can best be supported and what you think the main priorities are. If you think you'll be able to join us for this session, please register your interest by clicking below.
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NEWS & SPECIAL EVENTS
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Take steps now to help manage your energy bills!
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Thinking ahead to autumn when it's likely that there will be higher energy bills for most households, there are steps you can take to prepare this summer. Starting this month, we will be sharing regular "Cost of Living" guides to share practical steps you can take to help your bills stay affordable. Click below for the first part of the guide. Also, don't forget that our Let's Talk Peer Event provides information about financial support that is available, each month.
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14 warning signs of carer burnout
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As carers, it seems as though we are constantly on the go. It can feel relentless and the constant pressure can overwhelm us and lead to burnout. Instead of carrying on until we hit that wall and realise we just can’t keep going – maybe losing the will and compassion to care, or facing a greater breakdown – it’s healthier to find ways to watch for the warning signs of burnout. Below, Islington Carers Hub's partner Mobilise looks at what these signs are, what to do and where to go for help if needed.
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OUR REGULAR GET TOGETHERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
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Carers Get Together Tues 23 Aug
Culpeper Gardens, 1 Cloudesley Road, Islington N1 0EJ
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Instead of the usual monthly Carers Support Group, on 23 August (time to be confirmed) we're going to visit Culpeper Community Garden. It will be a great opportunity to meet up with other Islington carers. We'll take some time to walk round, appreciate the garden and there will be plenty of opportunity to chat. It's a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an award-winning environmental community project. If you think you'll be able to join us, click below to email us.
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Art Course for Carers Thur 15 Sept to 20 Oct 10am - 12.15pm
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Islington Carers Hub and Create will be hosting a series of six art workshops for carers at the Ecology Centre, Gillespie Park, N5, this autumn. The workshops will experiment with different art and craft techniques and no experience is required! We had really positive feedback from the Carers Art Course with Create that we ran earlier this year. There are limited places - click below to register your interest.
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Park Cuppa Wednesdays weekly, 11am - 12noon
Cally Clock Tower Centre, N7
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Each week, we'll put the kettle on and have a weekly topic to inspire conversation! There's lots of opportunity to bring in photos and other memorabilia to share and to chat about all sorts. It takes place in the new Cally Clock Tower Centre, in Cally Park.
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Yoga & Meditation Fridays weekly, 11am - 12noon (Zoom)
Help reduce stress, anxiety and maintain flexibility! Join us for a special weekly online yoga & meditation session from your chair, or a mat at home.
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NETWORK EVENTS & PROJECTS
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Art Project! Inspired by Windrush
Wednesdays 10-31 Aug, Thursdays 1-29 Sept, 2 - 4pm
Cally Clock Tower, Caledonian Park, Market Estate, N7 9HF
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Come and help create a wall mural for the new amphitheatre in Caledonian Park, inspired by Windrush stories. Take part in a series of 9 free weekly sessions hosted by artist Andrea Sinclair on Wednesdays in August & Thursdays in September. Listen to stories shared by local people who came from the Caribbean as part of the Windrush generation, take part in an art-making trip to Kew Gardens, then get started on the wall mural! For more information see the poster. To book call Andrea from Art in the Park on 07791 367217 or email her by clicking below.
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Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today!
Tuesdays from 30th August 2022, for 10 weeks, 2 - 4pm
Museum of Docklands
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Book to join Museum of London for a series of two-hour reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia, together with their carer, once a week, for 10 weeks. It's been successfully run all over the world with proven therapeutic benefits for both carer and cared for. Music, drama, drawing, singing, dancing and good conversation are used to create a light-hearted atmosphere for sharing memories and bringing families closer together.
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Healthwatch Islington online event
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Healthwatch Islington have an online event taking place on Monday 8th of August from 10.30 to 11.30am about Cervical Cancer Screening. There will be presentations from specialists followed by a time for Q&A.
If you would like to attend, you can register for the event below.
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Share your views on Home Care Services
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Islington Council would like to speak to residents to collect views on developing a new model for home care. Home Care is a service whereby paid carers go into resident homes to provide support to enable residents to live independently. They would like to hear from you to have a chat about what good home care looks like to you and/or your family.