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 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

How to get a carer’s emergency card

Once you've been assessed, you can register for a card on Islington Carers Hub web page.

You’ll need to fill in some details, including nominating two people we can contact in an emergency.

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 apply to 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