Imago are delivering the Carers Support Service in the City of London, supporting unpaid adult carers and young adult carers aged 16+ living in the City (also known as the Square Mile).

Join us and City Carers Community for a series of online events all about recognising your rights as an Unpaid Carer. These events are open to all residents in the City of London.

Thursday 21^st

• 10:30am - 12:00pm - Findon Legal - Talk and Q&A around Legal Powers of Attorney
  Findon Legal specialise in advising carers. In this session they will explain your rights as a Carer, all things Legal Power of Attorney and Estate Planning with Q&A.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 844 2487 0899 - Passcode: Imago60

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm - City of London Police - Learn the safety mechanism of support 
  City of London police will be giving a short virtual talk and Q&A to discuss what process are in place to support residents, including those with dementia & Mental health needs.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 844 2260 0561 - Passcode: Imago60

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Imago - Carers Rights: The Basics
  Do you or someone you know care for a neighbour, family member or friend. If you would like to find out more about your rights join this zoom discussion.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 853 7983 1680 - Passcode: Imago60

Sunday 24^th

• 4:00pm - 5:00pm - City Carers Community - What rights do you have?
  Q&A hosted by City Residents Shirley and Karen around how to find support in the City or elsewhere. Ask any questions to help you or a friend, family or neighbour. Open to anyone.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 891 3880 7434 - Passcode: city

Please contact carers@imago.community if you have any questions or would like more information.

Anyone can be an unpaid carer, and we know that every caring experience is unique. If you provide practical and emotional support to a family member or friend, due to illness, age, disability, a mental health condition or substance misuse issue, we are here to help and support you.

How we can support you: 

• Information, advice and guidance throughout your Carer journey
• Support to access specific advice on finance, debt, grants and benefits
• Carers newsletters
• Contingency planning and crisis support arrangements
• Weekly drop in sessions
• Regular carer groups and a range of activities both online and in person to support health and wellbeing with choice and flexibility to attend
• Access to free training sessions, such as Caring with Confidence programme
• Support and guidance regarding statutory Carer’s Assessments
• Individual, tailored support plans
• Emotional and practical support via in person visits in your own home or another local place

Please give our team a call on 0300 011 1965 or email carers@imago.community

Referrals to the service can be made via GP Practices, Health Services, Voluntary Sector, or Social Care Professionals.  You can self-refer by completing this form (download here) and emailing a copy to carers@imago.community.