Information for carers in Islington

Islington Carers Hub provides advice, information and support if you're a carer.

To be eligible for support, you need to be aged 18 or over, and you live, work or care for someone living in Islington.

Support available at Islington Carer's Hub

• training
• parking permits
• short breaks
• advice
• meet new people

Carers in Islington are able to access free online support from the Mobilise community of carers - you could get started with a five-part email course. 

Find out more

Unpaid carers are in Priority Group 6 for the vaccination. This includes those in receipt of or eligible for carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill.

To be offered a vaccination, unpaid carers need to ensure that they are registered with their GP as a carer. If they need support to prove that they are a carer, they can contact Islington Carers Hub.

Carers UK is a national organisation where you can find great advice and support to:

• understand your rights and entitlements as a carer
• get breaks from caring
• get practical support about assessments
• find specialist equipment

Go to the Carers UK website

If something happens to you as a carer, like you're unavailable through illness, the carer’s emergency card means you can nominate someone to temporarily take over your care responsibilities.

To arrange this you’ll first need to have had a carer’s assessment. Find more information on the Emergency Carers Card.

Caring is often a full-time role, and you may want a break.

A break could be a few hours off a week, or a short holiday. 

How to get a break from caring

There are a few ways you can take some time off caring.

• use your personal budget from your carers assessment to fund a break
• if you don’t have a personal budget, you can contact Islington Carers Hub for support with having a short break.

If you’re a carer, you can get free training from Islington Council.

To qualify, you need to be registered with the Islington Carers Hub or in receiving a carer's service.

Current training on offer

Skills and support can include:

• how to lift and handle the person you care for safely
• emergency first aid
• food hygiene and infection control
• understanding mental capacity

How to book a carer’s course

Telephone 020 7527 8884

or

Email Learning and development team