1. What is the future of adult social care?

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    The social care system is under huge pressure. What does the future hold?

  2. Dementia services for Islington

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    Support available in Islington for residents with dementia, or with concerns about their memory.

  3. Helping local community groups give residents good information about health services

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    Health information workshops are helping communities that don't have English as a first language to access services for conditions such as diabetes and stroke.

  4. NHS funded social prescribing and navigation services are not reaching migrant communities in Islington

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    Residents that don't have English as a first language are not using NHS commissioned social prescribing and navigation services. Community organisations are having to bridge this gap.

  5. The Supporting Families Service

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    We spoke to 24 family carers of people with learning disabilities, two staff members, and three teams from referring agencies. We wanted to understand what the service does well, and suggest ways in which it might be further improved.

  6. The Supporting Families Service at Centre 404

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    We spoke to parents of children with learning disabilities to find out what they valued about this service, and to ask if there was anything that could be improved.

  7. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  8. Carers Survey 2021: Feedback from local residents with a caring role

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    During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage.

  9. What do carers need?

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    We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives.

  10. Let's Talk Inequality

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    Islington is a borough of stark inequalities. We want to see services and support designed around the needs of those residents experiencing this inequality.

  11. Let's Talk Inequality - Healthwatch response

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    Healthwatch responds to the Islington Council's call for evidence, sharing examples of inequality that we have come across in our recent work.

  12. We'd like to hear from people using home care services

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    We can point you in the right direction if you need help accessing other health or care services. We'd also like to hear your views on the care you receive at home.

  13. Our best practice coordinator for carers engagement gets to work

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    We'll be supporting the North Central London Mental Health Trust to learn from best practices across the region to improve the experience of carers