Dear Islington Carer,
The start of spring always helps to lift the spirits. We hope the following upcoming events, activities and resources might inspire you to try something new!
Carers Printing Workshop We had a wonderful visual art and printing workshop with Create in January and February. They explored different art forms over six creative sessions. Carer, Sandra, shared her experience of the workshop. To find out what she enjoyed, and see photos from the workshop, please click below.
Let's Talk February - resources and videos Last month’s Let’s Talk focused on mental health support, including an overview of talking therapies, what they can help with, and how to access them. We also heard from North London NHS Foundation Trust about changes within the NHS and the wide range of services they provide across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington.
The afternoon introduced drug and alcohol support in Islington including NHS and community-based services, including peer and one-to-one support. See the Rehabit video for signs that perhaps alcohol is becoming a problem for a friend or family member.
Weren't able to attend? Click below to watch videos of the talks, along with the slides and contact details for services, shared on the day. AGE UK ISLINGTON GET TOGETHERS
Let’s Talk Event: ASB and Building Skills & Employment Support
Thursday 19 March, 10.30am-1.45pm Islington Council
(Community Space) 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR Join us for the March edition of our monthly Let's Talk
series, a relaxed social event with discussion, guest speakers and light lunch.
This month, hear from iWork about support to build confidence and find
employment, as well as advice if you are experiencing anti-social behaviour. Click below to request a place. Tech Break (Online using Zoom) Friday 6 March, 12-1pm Discover how to make the most of your smartphone, tablet or
laptop with our friendly online tech group! This month take part in Kahoot
quizzes to improve memory with knowledgeable volunteer Simon. Click below to request a Zoom link
to join via your digital device from home.
Tech, Tea and Biscuits, in partnership with PPCP
Mondays 1pm, 2pm
Dame Geraldine Hall, 6-9 Manor Gardens, London N7 6LA
Get help using your smartphone, tablet, laptop from a knowledgeable, patient and friendly member of the Tech, Tea and Biscuits team. They can help you with things that you’re struggling to do, as well as guide you through getting started using tech. Book an appointment online or call them on 020 3928 9370.
Carers Strategy Steering Group
Wednesday 4 March, 1.30-3pm Islington Town Hall, Upper Street. Committee Room 4 Find out more about plans to support unpaid carers in
Islington and share your views in this bi-monthly group. Option to join online
if you’d prefer to. Booking essential! To book your place: Email info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. Carer Peer Befriending Group Tuesday 10 March, 10.30am-12pm Duke of Cambridge Join us for our monthly get togethers – supportive spaces to
catch up with other carers. Share the highs and lows of caring, ideas and
solutions over a coffee. Booking essential! Email info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. Pay-What-You-Can Theatre Thursday 19 March, 2pm social, 3pm matinee Park Theatre, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 3JP Pay-What-You-Can (£3 recommended) performance for Islington
Carers. Join us for a pre-performance social with tea, coffee, and biscuits and
connect with other local carers. Booking essential! Email info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. First Aid Workshop Tuesday 24 March, 3.15-4.45pm North Library, Manor Gardens, London N7 6JX Be prepared to help a friend or family member in an
emergency, by learning essential first aid skills in this British Red Cross run
workshop. Book now by emailing info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. Carer Peer Befriending Group Thursday 24 March, 10.30am-12pm St. Lukes Community Centre Join us for another instalment of our monthly get togethers – supportive spaces to
catch up with other carers. Share the highs and lows of caring, ideas and
solutions over a coffee. Booking essential! Email info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. Carers Spring Walk Saturday 28th March, 10.30am Around Trent Park Meet David from the Carers Hub outside of Cockfosters
station and depart on a brisk walk around Trent Park for the last weekend of
March! To book now, email info@islingtoncarershub.org or click below. ORGANISED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS
International Women’s Day Celebration
Wednesday 4 March 2026, 4-7pm
Prospex, The Underground Youth Centre, Piper Close, N7 8TQ
Join We Are Cally and Community Partners for a special International Women’s
Day celebration. Enjoy bath salt making, crafts, food, activities for 0–5s, and
much more. Delivered in partnership with Church on the Corner, Knit &
Natter, Bright Start, and the Local Ward Met Police. See poster
for more details.
World Book Day Celebration for Children
Wednesday 4 March, 3.30-5.30pm, Thursday 5 March,
3.30-6.30pm South Library, 115-117 Essex Road, N1 2SL (4 March) Mildmay Library, 21-23 Mildmay Park, N1 4NA (5 March) Join in a World Book Day celebration and face painting for
all children! For more information call 020 7527 7860.
Over 60s Groups
Wednesday 4 March 2-3pm Central Library, 2 Fieldway Cres, London N5 1PF
Thursday 5 March 2-3.30pm West Library, Thornhill Sq, 107 Bridgeman Rd, N1 1BD Join a monthly, welcoming group. This month learn how you
can access top newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries in 60+
languages, from home. Find out how you can access popular titles like The Guardian,
Vogue, and Forbes – using Press Reader with your free library card.
Limitless Art Studio @ Elfrida Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th March, 1-3pm The Elfrida Society, 34 Islington Park Street, London, N1
1PX The Elfrida Society is hosting art sessions for adults with
learning disabilities and neurodivergence. Artists will be able to attend 1, 2
or 3 sessions for £10 each and be involved in designing work to be for sale in
the local community. To book, email advocacy@elfrida.com or call 07801 529 963
Reverse Job Fair Friday 6 March, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm Whittington Hospital, Magdala Ave, London N19 5NF The fair is an exciting, interactive recruitment event which
connects local businesses with motivated, reliable, neurodiverse jobseekers. On
the day, jobseekers will host stalls, showcasing their skills, experience, and
the types of roles they are interested in.
The Garden Classroom Wellbeing Walks Fridays 6th, 13th 20th, 27th March, 1.30-2.30pm Join the Garden Classroom for gentle movement, time to pause
and enjoy the abundance of spring in the organization’s precious green spaces.
The walks are accessible and open to all. See poster for venues and more information.
Brickworks Got Talent Saturday 7 March, 1-5pm Brickwork Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, N4 4BY Presented by SAFO Music Group, Brickworks Got Talent
promises a night full of singing, dancing, entertaining, and more. Stop by to
watch some local talent! For more information, contact admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
Whittington Park Community Association Games Afternoon Saturday 7 March, 2-4.30pm Whittington Park Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS Looking for a fun and friendly way to spend a Saturday
afternoon with the family? Join Whittington Park Community Association at their
monthly free Games Afternoon. You’ll find card games, board games, dominoes and
puzzles ready to play. Reserve your space here. For more information, get in touch at
admin@whittingtonpca.org.uk or call 020 7272 1847.
International Women’s Day: Mums in Data
Tuesday 10 March, 9.30am
45 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JB To celebrate International Women’s Day, In4
Group and Peabody Housing are bringing together London-based employers and
women and mothers talented in data analytics and data protection. The event
will include leadership insights from senior women across data sectors,
engagement with work-ready women trained in data analytics, and networking.
Grow a Pot of Sunshine
Thursday 12 March, 3-5pm
Cally Clock Tower Centre, Caledonian Park, Islington N7 9HF
Decorate a pot and plant sunflower seeds to give to someone you love! Please book via callypark@islington.gov.uk.
Minds Together Café: Spring Into Health
Thursday 12 March, 1-3pm
Goodinge Community Centre, 2 Goodinge Rd, 20 North Rd, N7
9GZ A welcoming monthly café for people living with dementia and
their carers. Enjoy relaxed activities and support from professional services
in an understanding environment. The March session will feature advice on oral
health from ULCH and mindful art and movement with Walking Arts. For more information, please email goodinge@outlook.com or
Partnerships@islington.gov.uk. See other Dementia-Friendly Activities.
The Stuart Low Trust’s Quiz Night: Travel Through the Ages Friday 13 March, 6.30-8.45pm Jean Stokes Community Centre, Caledonian Road, N1 0DX As part of the Stuart Low Trust’s free Friday events, come
along and test your knowledge at our Friday Night quiz on the historical theme
of 'travel through the ages'. There are prizes to be won! To book, call 0207 713 9304 or email info@slt.org.uk.
Loose Ends: Sober Open Mic Night Saturday 21 March, 7-9.30pm Kahaila, 135 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB The Energy Xchange CIC hosts a monthly sober open mic night
for sober and underserved individuals/communities. Join them at Kahaila on the
third Saturday of the month for music, comedy, poetry, and spoken word. For more information: Contact Kyle at 0770 6019258,
info@theenergyxchangecic.com
The Stuart Low Trust’s Music Night with Tonia Friday, 27 March, 6.30-8.45pm Jean Stokes Community Centre, Caledonian Road, N1 0DX As another instalment of their free Friday
events, the Stuart Low Trust is hosting a performance from Tonia Thorne, an
English-Filipina singer, songwriter and voice actor from North London. Enjoy Tonia's warm voice with a chance to
listen to some original songs. To book, call 0207 713 9304 or email info@slt.org.uk.Bemerton Good Neighbours Scheme Annual Spring Health & Wellbeing Event
Saturday 28 March, 1-4pm
Jean Stokes Community Centre, Coatbridge House, Carnoustie Drive, N1 0DX
Join the Good Neighbours Scheme and Help on Your Doorstep for chef-prepared food, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and opportunities to connect with the community. The event will also feature access to NHS and local health services, consultation for young adults activities at Jean Stokes Centre, and more. For more information, contact Nicky@helponyourdoorstep.com or 07875 224386. Manor Gardens Centre Weekly Health and Wellbeing Activities
6-9 Manor Garden, Islington, London N7 6LA
Try out different health and wellbeing activities and support groups at Manor Gardens Centre throughout the week. Offered Monday through Friday, the free activities include crafting, art, yoga, and more. For more information or to book a place, contact 07519 588576 or khadidja@manorgardenscentre.org.
Healthy Generations online and in-person activities
Healthy Generations run a wide range of activities in community venues around Islington and online. You can join the online options from your smartphone or laptop at home - definitely worth trying if you are unable to get out and about.
Healthy Minds Healthy Bods March Health Pack
See the latest Health Pack from Lazza at Healthy Minds Healthy Bods. It's packed with recipes, articles and inspiration!
Stay Clear of WhatsApp Scams
Messages promoting a sham service called 'WhatsApp Gold' are
currently circulating. This scam claims to offer special features to users that
can be unlocked by clicking a link. Instead, the link leads to harmful malware
being downloaded onto your device. Which? Shares tips on how to spot and avoid
scams on WhatsApp.
Deafblind UK Employability Programme
If you are an individual aged 18-60 with combined sight and
hearing loss and are searching for work, consider joining The Employability
Programme at Deafblind. The free, specialist programme is designed to help
participants build the confidence, skills, and motivation needed to move
towards employment, volunteering, or training.
Find
Out Your State Pension Age With just your date of birth, discover the age you can start receiving state
pension using the State
Pension age calculator tool on GOV.UK. Additionally, use the Pension
Credit calculator to check how much Pension Credit you could get — it could be over £4,000!
Immigration Advice Available Through CityCLAC City Community Legal Advice Centre is an accredited
immigration adviser at IAA Level 1 and can advise on naturalisation,
citizenship applications, indefinite leave to remain, EU settlement scheme,
travel restrictions and re-entry advice, and eligibility for work, student and
family visas. Appointments are available.
Free Psychosocial Support for Those Infected and Affected by
the Infected Blood Scandal The Infected Blood Psychology Service based at Royal Free
Hospital supports individuals infected and/or affected by the blood scandal by
providing assessment, support, and interventions to improve the psychological
health and wellbeing. They offer appointments in-person, by phone or by video
call.
Free Sports Coach Qualification Course for Individuals with
Learning Disabilities The Elfrida Society is offering a free sports coaching
qualification designed for people aged 16-30 with learning disabilities and
neurodivergence. Members of the programme will gain a Level 1 Coaching Award,
knowledge from professional instructors, and the opportunity to kickstart their
career all in a supportive, inclusive environment. Book your place now by contacting 07841 033248 or
nikki.chivers@elfrida.com Active Inclusion Practice Workshop for Older LGBT+ and People with Learning Disabilities
IncludeAge, a research project exploring how middle and older-aged LGBT+ people and / or people with learning disabilities experience inclusion and exclusion, are inviting expressions of interest to take part in an online practice workshop on April 23rd, 9.30-11am. The workshop is designed to shape inclusive practice for older LGBT+ people and people with learning disabilities.
Holding All: Supporting LGBTQ+ people with suicidal thoughts
The London School of Economics is running a research project called Holding All. This is exploring the experiences and needs of unpaid adult carers in England who support LGBTQ+ people living with suicidal thoughts and feelings. This co-produced study has received ethical approval to interview carers and invite some to keep diaries about daily life and service interactions. Click below to find out more.
Contacting Islington Carers Hub
If you are in need of financial or practical guidance related to your wellbeing or for the person you care for, or simply need a listening ear, don't forget that you can call the Islington Carers Hub Helpline on 020 7281 3319 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) or email mailto:info@islingtoncarershub.org.
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