Carers Support

Download the PDF poster for more information about Carers Support Hubs 

Registering as a Carer

Please let us know if you look after someone, unpaid, who couldn’t cope without your help?

  • We can help to keep you well by offering you a carers healthcheck and seasonal flu jab.
  • We can also refer you to Carers in Herts who provide lots of information and support for carers
  • If you identify yourself as a carer when you call reception, we will try our best to be flexible in booking your appointments including during the late nights and Saturdays that we are open.

To register as a carer please complete the Carers Referral Form and return it to New Road Surgery. We will then identify you as a carer on your medical record and forward this referral form to Carers in Herts. Please note if you send this directly to Carers in Herts then we will not have you recorded as a carer on your clinical record. 

Carers Referral Form

Carers in Hertfordshire aims to help carers take better care of themselves through breaks, leisure and learning opportunities and by ensuring they focus on their own health and wellbeing. They provide information and support to help you in your caring role. They can also help you to identify ways to make time for yourself; focus on your own health needs and access local leisure and learning opportunities.

Carers in Hertfordshire

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

Tel: 01992 58 69 69

Information For Carers

If you support someone who could not manage without you, you are a carer. As a carer, you need to look after your own health and wellbeing too. Carers in Hertfordshire is a local charity providing free help and support to any carer living or working in the county.

If you give unpaid help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who would not be able to manage without you, then you are a carer.

The person you look after might have a physical or learning difficulty, be ill or frail, have mental health problems or misuse drugs or alcohol. They may be your child, partner or parent, or a friend or neighbour, and they might live with you or live elsewhere.

Whatever your situation, make sure your GP knows you are a carer and contact Carers in Hertfordshire for information and support.
Caring takes its toll.

Breaks for Carers in Hertfordshire initiative to provide funded breaks for carers. Grants are available for all sorts of things such as gym membership, massage, a weekend away or a new hobby – whatever will have the greatest benefits for your health.

As a carer, Make a Difference can give you a break and help you stay well. Talk to your GP about a referral or contact Carers in Hertfordshire for more information.
Carers in Hertfordshire runs free Caring with Confidence training courses for carers, covering all aspects of caring, including dealing with stress and emotions, balancing caring with a life of your own and maximising your income whilst caring. There are special courses for those caring for people with dementia.

Not only are these courses practical and informative, they are a great place to meet others in the same situation as you and to share experiences.
Carers in Hertfordshire runs events and forums where you can have your say on local services, what’s working and what needs improving, and give your views to decision makers. Coming together makes the voice of carers stronger and helps make real changes to services.
Whether you need some help understanding benefits or accessing services, or longer term advice to support you in your caring role, Carer Support Advisors are just a phonecall away. They can help you understand what services are available nearby and how to access them, and help you to have a break from caring.

Call today on 01992 58 69 69.

Carers in Hertfordshire also provides specific support for people caring for those with dementia, drug or alcohol issues, mental health problems or learning disabilities, as well as parent carers.
Carers in Hertfordshire runs a variety of free courses, workshops and local trips, to give carers a break and some time for themselves. Learn a new skill, like creative writing or digital photography; try a course to help you in your caring, like managing a personal budget or manual handling; or join one of their day trips to local attractions. Whatever you do, it’s a great way to get out and meet new people.
Carers in Hertfordshire supports lots of carers groups across the county, and can put you in touch with your local group. Having the time and space to talk to other people who look after someone and understand what you are going through can help you feel less isolated, find out useful information, and have some time to yourself to relax and chat.
Young carers are young people who help look after someone in their family and take on responsibilities normally handled by an adult. Carers in Hertfordshire’s Young Carers Service supports carers aged 8-18 and their families to make sure their caring responsibilities don’t stop them from having the same opportunities, and social life, that other young people enjoy.

Herts Careline & Location Service

Herts Careline has a range of services to enable independent living for older adults and those who need some support.

Helping you stay more independent in your own home with a community alarm. You’ll be in touch with reliable help at all times throughout the day and night – via a pendant button, just in case you fall or become unwell.

How the pendant alarm service works

When you press your pendant, you’ll speak to a highly experienced call operator 24/7 who will make sure you get the help you need. We can alert a family member or friend to reassure you, or we’ll call the emergency services if required. All from our Hertfordshire based Control Room.

When you join, you’ll be asked to provide the contact details of friends, family members or neighbours to act as Volunteer Responders – who you’d like us to call for reassurance or help if there’s an issue.

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you

There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

  • Benefits for carers
    • Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
  • Benefits for the under-65s
    • Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
  • Benefits for the over-65s
    • Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
  • Carer’s Assessment
    • How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
  • Other benefits
    • Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring

 

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