Ideas for keeping healthy & happy
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1) I LOVE Parks Week - 24th July
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Need a change of surroundings? Given that "I Love Parks" week is coming up, why not venture to your local green space! Islington Parks are a valuable resource, and great for a stroll, a socially distanced meet up or to just sit and watch what's going on. Islington Council's website lists all 10 of Islington's parks including their facilities and their accessibility.
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There's also a new website and app called Footways. You can use it to plan a walk around some of the quiet and interesting streets in central London. The possibilities are endless!
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2) Understand more about a painting!
Join us this Tuesday 21st July, 11 – 12 midday
How do we learn to "look at" and understand a painting? Join us for a series of exclusive "Painting appreciation sessions" led by our knowledgable volunteer host. These sessions so far have been enormously popular, really inspiring and informative.
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Skills & Know-how
1) Expert advice about cleaning!
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Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), spoke to Healthwatch recently about ways to minimise the chances of coronavirus transmission at home.
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2) Take part in a Virtual Jobs Fair
Peabody Online Jobs & Apprenticeships
Wednesday 22nd July, from 9.30am till 8.30pm
What if we told you that you could improve your interview skills, learn how to find jobs via LinkedIn, or meet leading employers - all without leaving your home? Now you can: Peabody’s online Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair is here!
Join them on Wednesday 22 July for a range of webinars to help you make that next step. Registration and attendance is free. See the full schedule below. You will need to register ahead of time to secure your free place (you can attend as many webinars as you want).
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2) Take part in a Virtual Jobs Fair
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These are starting from 17th July - don't miss out!
The National Careers Service has launched a number of free webinars on Eventbrite to help you with your career. They are free to join and cover a range of topics (from CV writing, applications, virtual interviews, confidence and the hidden job market etc.).
For the full range of expert advice available – including dates and times click below.
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The National Careers Service also has a virtual job fair coming up on 24th July from 11am to 12pm via the social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. To join them you can use the following links: https://www.facebook.com/careerslondon/ (Facebook) or https://twitter.com/PG_CareersLon (Twitter)
They have also produced this guide to "virtual" job fairs. Have a read to see how they work.
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3) Get tips and advice to help manage stress & anxiety
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When times are uncertain, it's understandable to experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Join a series of NHS-led webinars focused on helping you cope with the impact of Covid-19. These are all equally relevant to times beyond Covid, and focus on managing wellbeing, anxiety, low mood and sleep.
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4) Take part in a discussion about Adult social care
You are invited to join an online discussion on Monday 27th July, 2 - 3pm, to explore a new way of working for Islington Adult Social Care and beyond through the Fairer Together Partnership.
The Covid-19 crisis has further highlighted the inequalities and challenges that local people living and working in Islington face, and the Fairer Together Programme is interested in hearing your views and experiences.
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5) Covid19, Communities & You
Camden and Islington’s Public Health team would like to invite you to share your experiences of daily life during the pandemic through an online discussion. Sharing your experiences will help them to ensure they offer the right support to residents over the coming months. There are £10 supermarket vouchers for participants
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What about other things?
Are you worried about other things? You can call to talk to us about anything that you are struggling with. This might be if you're feeling low, for bereavement support, or about housing or money worries.....
Call us Monday to Friday, 9 - 5pm
Helpline: 020 7281 6018
Or you can email us on:
info@islingtoncarershub.org
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If you've got any ideas or useful information to share, we'd love to hear from you.
Best wishes,
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