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A mental health condition is an illness which impacts someone’s thoughts, emotions, motivation and their ability to manage day to day tasks. It can also play a part in affecting their relationships with others and how they cope in difficult situations.

Caring for someone with a mental health condition can vary, it all depends on the relationship with the person you support, their care needs, symptoms of their condition and the support they have in place.

Some mental health conditions can also affect someone’s ability to be able to look after themselves independently, which can mean that carers in these situations are involved in both personal and physical care.

If you are in crisis or require urgent mental health support, contact the Islington crisis team on 080 0917 3333 (support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

An introduction to caring for someone with a mental health condition | Carers First

Mental health | Islington Council

This week is an opportunity to challenge society barriers and raise awareness of the diverse experiences Deaf and hard-of-hearing people face. This week focuses on promoting and understanding inclusion, recognizing how communication barriers and accessibility can prevent people from being involved in society.

An adult with a hearing impairment may be at increased risk of abuse- this involves physical, financial, and domestic abuse due to isolation and lack of communication.

The week encourages understanding of British Sign Language (BSL), and highlighting the importance of removing difficulties on education, employment, and social interaction for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Islington Sensory Team provides specialist support to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired or have a combined sensory loss (deaf/blind).

You can request support from the Sensory Team by contacting the Adult Social Care Integrated Front Door on 020 7527 2299.

Deaf Awareness Week 2026 - Real DPO - Disabled People Leading Real Change

Find Your Islington | Islington Sensory Team

World Autism Awareness Day – 2 April 2026

World Autism Awareness Day is a global healthcare event celebrated on the 2nd of April every year, relating to the acceptance, support and the inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocation of their rights. Significant progress has been achieved in recent years, which facilitated understanding autism and accepting the autistic champions labored diligently to share their victories and flourishes to the world.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be traced to the development of differences in the brain. Autism patients could have difficulties with socializing, communication and interaction  associated with restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. According to the National Autism Association, Autism affects 1 in 59 children. 

To find out more information please click on the links below –

World Autism Awareness Day 2 April 2025 | Neurodiversity - Theme

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - April 2 - National Day Calendar

On Zero Discrimination Day, celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day educates and encourages everyone to promote inclusion, compassion, peace, and change. It aims to promote global solidarity to end discrimination for good. Discrimination is the biased, unjust treatment of someone, or groups of people, based on characteristics like race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

If you have been treated differently by others based on any of the characteristics below, you could have experienced discrimination:
•    Age
•    Gender
•    Race
•    Disability
•    Religion
•    Pregnancy and maternity
•    Sexual Orientation
•    Gender reassignment
•    Marriage or civil partnership

All these characteristics are protected by the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination against someone who has care and support needs is also classified as a type of safeguarding adult abuse under the Care Act 2014. If you are worried about someone who may be at risk contact the Adult Social Care Access Team on 020 7527 2299 or complete the online safeguarding concern form.

To find out more information please click on the links below –

What is Zero Discrimination Day

The first of March is Self-Injury Awareness Day, a day for breaking down stereotypes and sharing messages of support for people who self-harm. “Self-injury" can have a different meaning to different people. In this case “self-injury” means any type of behaviour that injures your body on purpose, without meaning to end your life.

Self-injury affects everyone, regardless of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, career, or personal strength; and it’s much more common than many people realise. Statistics show that around 20% of young people and 5% of adults have self-harmed themselves.

According to the College of Animal Welfare the highest self-injury rate of any country in Europe with estimates of 400 in 100,000 people self-harming. If you are worried about someone who may be at risk contact the Adult Social Care Access Team on 020 7527 2299 or complete the online safeguarding concern form. If someone is at immediate risk or danger please call 999.

To find out more information please click on the links below –

Self-harm and recovery: let's talk about it | Mental Health Foundation

Self-Injury Awareness Day – lear ... | CAW News