Carers Week 2021
Published on 06 May 2021 10:56 AM
Do you know anyone looking after a friend or family member?
Islington Carers Hub is encouraging Islington residents to share information about the programme of events we’ve organised for this year’s Carers Week, 7th to 13th June 2021.
In Islington there are an estimated 16,300 unpaid carers. Many people do not recognise themselves as carers, they simply think of themselves as supporting a parent or loved one.
This means many people miss out on vital support to help them in their caring role from organisations such as Islington Carers Hub. Carers Week raises awareness of this issue.
What’s taking place in Carers Week?
There will be a full programme with daily events to share information about support available in Islington for those who are new to caring, and for established carers. There will be a couple of fun health and wellbeing sessions too!
Book for presentations to find out valuable information about benefits, looking after a loved one who has cancer, or who is living with dementia, mental health issues or a learning disability.
For the full programme and for how to book, see the Islington Carers Hub website.
We’re delighted to be joining Islington Carers Hub and speakers from Macmillan, Islington People’s Rights, C&I NHS Foundation Trust and Centre 404. There will also be a ‘Day in the Life of a Carer’ talks given by Islington Carers and information about support available from Islington Carers Hub.
Baking Cakes for Carers!
Islington Carers Hub are also asking Islington residents to show unpaid carers support and appreciation by baking them a cake for the coming Thursdays in May.
It’s well known that health and social care workers have been completely stretched over the pandemic, but it’s less well advertised how great the impact has been on those who are providing unpaid care to friends or family on a regular basis.
We hope you will join us in celebrating unpaid carers by baking a cake. Islington carers and ICH staff will be sharing a recipe each week on the ICH website!
For inspiration, you can also book to take part in a special How to Enjoy Cooking! session on Tuesday 18th May, 4-5pm.