What support can we offer to those registered as carers?

  • Carers café's, coffee mornings
  • Signposting and referring to relevant organisations such as Carers In Herts, Adult Care Services, Citizens Advice etc.
  • Offering reasonable adjustments - e.g working to accommodate appointment times to suit
  • Social prescribers are available to support in a more holistic way
  • Free flu vaccination as part of the national flu campaign
  • Annual carers health checks
  • Providing carers packs which contains helpful information such as leaflets and booklets to support carers
  • Offering advice on safer lifting and other aspects of providing care such as medication
  • Discussing with carers what they would like the practice to do in the event of the carer or the person they care for having a medical or other emergency.

Carers in Hertfordshire

Carers in Hertfordshire exists to support people in their caring role. All their services are free.

Telephone: 01992 58 69 69

Carers in Herts website

Crossroads Care Hertfordshire North

Crossroads Care Hertfordshire North is a registered charity providing both practical and emotional support to Carers and the people they care for.

Telephone: 020 8905 1158

Crossroads Caring

Musical Herts, Hoddesdon

Community Music Group

For people with dementia and their carers.

The weekly sessions offer an opportunity for people to make music in a friendly and welcoming environment and explore their creativity.

Telephone: 07521 248 091