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Health & Relaxation days for carers
6 March 2005

Our Health and Relaxation Days are continuing on the last Wednesday of each month (except for August and December). You can have a massage, join in relaxing and fun group sessions, try out ‘do-it-yourself...

Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill
2 September 2004

Equal Rights for Carers! Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill "Make provision about life-long learning for, and the employment of, carers; to place duties on local authorities and health bodies in respect...

Treat Yourself Carers Break Fund - Up to £200.00 for you and £200.00 for cared for
31 August 2004

Carers need a chance to have a break from their caring role. Short breaks can help relieve stress and isolation and can lead to short and long-term health benefits. ICF administer a fund for carers...

Carers Strategy for Islington
13 August 2003

A big thank you to everyone who has worked with us over the last few months to plan our Carers Strategy for Islington including Paulo Mata from Islington Carers Forum. This is an Action Plan for providing...

Who has the right to decide?
4 February 2003

What if your husband, wife or partner is unable to make their own decisions due to illness or disability? Do you assume that you have the right to be consulted by the doctors? If so, you are wrong. A...

Be prepared for emergencies
31 October 2001

Do you worry about the person you care for when you go out shopping? You may be able to leave them for an hour or two, but what will happen if you are taken ill, or have an accident while you are out...