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.
Register for specialist advice, information & access to a range of support services.
Once you have registered with us, you will be able to access our services. We will discuss your caring role to understand the areas in which you need support or help. We will offer you specialist, tailored advice and support based on your needs.
This can include activities, training, benefits advice, help in filling out forms, peer support and provide you with helpful information and free resources.
We can also signpost you and the person you care for to relevant specialised sources of support in Harrow.
Is our befriender service for you?
Our befriending service for elderly carers is off to a flying start. We have volunteers visiting carers at home once a week, playing games, learning and exchanging views with each other.
“I enjoy every minute with her. She has brought sunshine into our lives.” Ian, 73
Many of our elderly carers suffer from loneliness and social isolation. For them, seeing someone for a cup of tea and a chat is a lifeline – a connection to the outside world.
If you would like to receive a regular ‘friend’ or you would like to join us as a volunteer and make a huge difference to someone’s life, please contact Kalpana Mehta, Befriender Co-ordinator kalpana.mehta@harrowcarers.org
Help with your health and well-being
Looking after your own needs is so important when you have caring responsibilities.
We run workshops, clubs, counselling sessions, advisory, befriending 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.
Check out our Carers’ Guide
A guide with tips, advice and support for unpaid carers
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.
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.
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.
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