People who have spent time in care as children in Islington now have legal protection against discrimination.
Tag - social care
Young women in Islington are expected to spend nearly two years more of their lives providing unpaid care than their male counterparts, new analysis shows.
Fewer children in Islington were in care last year, new figures show, despite the total in England hitting an all-time high.
Dozens of children in need in Islington failed to meet the expected standard in writing, reading and maths last year, new figures show.
People in Islington spent more than £10 million of their own money to care for friends and relatives last year, new figures show.
On Wednesday 11th October Islington residents came together with representatives from community organisations, the NHS, and Islington Council to celebrate...
Just 13 per cent of Londoners over the age of 60 believe the capital is “a place where older people are valued”, a new report warns.
A carer who is determined that families of children with learning disabilities do not feel isolated was honoured for her work ensuring they get the support...
There were thousands of safeguarding concerns raised about vulnerable adults in Islington last year, new figures show.
A coroner raised concerns about the care a much-loved aunt received from a care agency on the day she was found unconscious in bed covered with vomit and blood.
New supported living homes a step closer
Islington Council agrees £5.2m contract to support people to live as they wish in the community
Six month pilot launched to support people after hospital discharge Islington residents who are discharged from hospital could get 22 hours of intensive help...
Islington remains a borough of unpaid carers
According to the 2021 Census, more than one in 20 Islington residents was providing unpaid care
Islington looks to social care cuts, rent rises, voluntary redundancies to balance books. Without savings, town hall number crunchers are predicting a gap of...
Islington council plans support at home for people leaving hospital Home care support in the first seven days after leaving hospital intends to support...
Islington council spent tens of millions of pounds on providing adult social care last year, new figures show. Think tank doubts this is enough. By Andrew...
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