60 years of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families
Work with families of young people and adults with a learning disability
Our Transition and Adult Services are for those caring for young people and adults
For carers of a young person aged 16 and over with a learning disability, we offer information, advocacy and support with the issues they face. These may be around social services, further education, health matters, welfare benefits or other issues that affect families. We also offer support with carers’ assessments, personal budgets, assisted questionnaires and support planning to those caring for a young person with any disability.
For carers of adults with a learning disability, we provide information, advocacy and support for a wide range of issues – from advice on benefits through to accessing statutory services. We enable carers to be involved in decision making and can support carers through person-centred planning. We also undertake outreach work with older carers, visiting them in their homes and organising outings and activities with transport provided.
This work is funded by the Big Lottery, Islington and Camden Councils. For more information on all our work for carers of young people and adults please call us on 020 7697 1336/1337
Events
Carers Festive Lunch
Celebrating the diversity of our family carers
Tuesday 13 December
From 11am-2pm
At St Lukes Church
Hillmarton Road, N7 9RE
Baking contributions welcome
Contact Gauri or Lee at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336 to book a place
Carers Right Day
Money Matters
Caring can have an impact on your pocket - Come & find out how to make the most out of your money
Friday 2 December
St Lukes Church
Hillmarton Road, N7 9RE 10am - 3pm
contact Isabella or Pat at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336
For all these events please contact the Family Support team at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336/1337 to ensure that you are eligible to attend
Parents and Carers Workshops
Planning for the present and future
These free workshops will enable parents/carers of people with learning disabilities to plan and problem solve.
Personal budgets & support planning (2 days)
A straight forward explanation of how to get a Personal Budget and how to make a Support Plan.
Communication (1 day)
Useful for carers of people who don’t use speech
or signing to communicate.
Tuesday 29th November 10am – 1.30pm
Health Action Plans (1 day)
Especially useful for carers of people with significant health needs.
Tuesday 6th December – 10am – 1.30pm
Venues will be confirmed when booking.
For more info about further dates of any of these workshops or to book a place contact Lee Hubbard – Family Support Team on 020 7697 1337 or leeh@centre404.org.uk
Regular events
Coffee Mornings
3rd Tuesday of every month
10.30-12.00
A great way to meet other parents and find out what services Centre 404 offers
Contact Pat at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336 for more details
Transition Group
3rd Thursday of every month (none in Dec)
10.30-12.00
A group for family carers of young people (14-25) who want to find out more about how to plan ahead
Contact Gauri at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336 for more details
Councillors Surgery
3rd Wednesday of every month
10.30-12.00 & 7pm-8pm
at Resource Centre, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA
Raise your issues with a Borough Councillor
Contact Julia on 020 7697 1336 for more details (by appt only)
Care 4 Carers
Holistic & Shiatsu massage for those supported by Centre 404
up to three sessions free of charge
Contact Julia at Centre 404 on 020 7697 1336 for more details
(by appointment only)
Family Carers’ Reference Group
A formal meeting of carers in Islington to discuss the issues they face, often with quest speakers. Meetings are held monthly.
For information on the groups above, please contact 0207 697 1336 for more information.
Supporting Family Members in Camden
Centre 404 provides a family support, information and advocacy service in Camden for family members of people with learning disabilities.
Centre 4040 organises:
Monthly Focus Groups where invited guest speakers provide information about services and support for family members.
A reference group which is a forum to give voice to family carers and opportunity to influence the planning, development and delivery of services
Regular Coffee mornings for older family members to share experiences and discuss issues that are important.
Events and workshops
For more information and dates of meetings pls contact Rabia Lemahieu on 020 7697 1337 or rabial@centre404.org.uk
