Supporting Unpaid Carers
Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without you?
Our services are for unpaid carers, that’s anyone who provides unpaid care and support for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled, disadvantaged or have a drug or alcohol dependency.
Cost of Living Crisis
With the cost of food, everyday items and energy prices spiraling, unpaid carers are facing unprecedented financial difficulties because of the UK’s current cost of living crisis, piling further stress on those caring for family and friends after an extremely challenging two years caring through COVID-19. Caring already comes with additional costs that can significantly impact carers’ finances, and we know many carers suffer financial hardship as a direct result of the care they provide.
Winter Warm Hub, Unpaid Carers and Cared For
Vulnerable Unpaid Carers and the Cared for will be able to stay warm, have a hot drink, use the free wi-fi, take part in wellbeing activities, and connect with others. Thus, our aim is to minimise the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on our Vulnerable Unpaid Carers and Cared For’s health and wellbeing so that they are able to continue caring with the support of Harrow Carers.
Every Thursday in December at Old Lyonians Ground, 74 Pinner View, HA14QF
from 11:30-3pm
You are invited to join Harrow Carers jolly fundraising Christmas jumper quiz!
Only £10 a ticket pp (includes a meal and soft drink. Teams of 4 people minimum). Old Lyonians Ground, 74 Pinner View, HA14QF,
Monday, 19th December 2022 – 5:30 pm onwards
Harrow Carers Christmas Party
Thursday 22nd December 12noon-3pm
To book either events please call 02088685224 or info@harrowcarers.org
Register with Harrow Carers
You are eligible to register if you:
- Provide care for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without your support.
- Are not paid to deliver care (this does not include Carer’s Allowance).
- Are 16 years old or over (Young Carers please email info@harrowcarers.org).
- Live or look after someone who lives in the London Borough of Harrow.
The link below will take you to our online registration portal. All of your information is held securely and will not be used for any other purposes other than supporting you as a carer.
Help with your health and well-being
We take a holistic approach to support.
We run workshops, clubs, counselling sessions, advisory services and other activities. We aim to make you feel better. We help you with stress management, mindfulness and well-being to boost your confidence and positivity.
New Working For Carers Video
We not only help you get back into work, but also care for your well-being and mental health.
Our experienced advisors in the Working for Carers Programme are dedicated to helping you become more confident and find a job that fits your caring schedule.
Homecare Service
Caring for someone is mentally and physically demanding.
You may need additional help or some downtime from your caring duties. Our fully trained Care Support Workers can step in to support you as much or as little as you want, whether it’s occasional help or something more regular.
Contingency Plan
A contingency plan is a course of action designed to help in responding effectively to a significant future event or situation that may or may not happen.
Harrow Carers, Harrow Council and Unpaid Carers have developed a contingency plan for carers in the event that they are unable to provide care at short notice. Download your free copy for self-completion or contact us to have one sent to you in person.
Free Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers in Hounslow
Knowing your rights as an unpaid carer
Advice on how to navigate the social care system
Easy contact via: telephone, zoom or home visits carried out
Contact us for more information:
Tel: Donna Tibby 07719012459
Email: Donna.Tibby@harrowcarers.org
Admin Tel: 0208 868 5224
Check out our Carers’ Guide
As a carer there is lots of help, advice and support available, the problem is knowing where to find the information, this guide will outline your rights as a carer and give you details, information and guide you to where you can get practical help and support in Harrow.
Join our fantastic team
We would like to hear from you if you are ready to offer your skills to support our charity.
We are always looking for dedicated people who are willing to give up their time as a volunteer to help us offer the best service to our unpaid carers as well as those who would like to join our team on a more permanent role. Please have a look at the specific volunteering and full time roles we are looking for and contact us to register your interest.
Our Blog
Supporting carers into work
If services supported carers into work, this could generate £1 billion in taxes. Currently, the programme Working for Carers is supporting carers in London to move towards employment. At the end of June 2022, 1,157 carers and former carers had registered with the...
Time Management for Carers
On average research suggests that unpaid carers provide approximately 26 hours of care a week, the equivalent of three full working days. Whereas some carers provide 24-hour care or may be balancing full time employment with their caring duties. Carers may find there...
Navigating The Cost of Living Crisis as a Carer
After a challenging few years of caring through Covid-19, the cost of living crisis is a new burden to unpaid carers. With unpaid carers facing a real-terms cut of 4.5% in their weekly allowance and energy bills predicted to rise by over 50%, Carers UK survey has...
