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.
1000 Miles for Dementia
Join us in supporting Dementia Services at London North West Healthcare University NHS Trust (LNWH) and Harrow Carers by participating in our 1000-mile challenge! Walk, run, cycle, swim, and more to help us reach our goal. Record your distance regularly and participate at your own pace. Your contributions will fund the creation of a dementia choir in Harrow, providing therapeutic music sessions, and support activities at Northwick Park Hospital, including music groups and activity kits for patients. Together, we can bring joy, comfort, and a sense of community to those affected by dementia. Thank you for your support!
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.
Our Blog
Tips for getting back to work after a career break
If you’ve been away from the workforce to attend to your loved one as their full-time carer, the thought of re-entering the workforce can be daunting. We have met several carers who, after several years of being away from work, lack the confidence and sometimes the...
Part-time jobs – Online working
As a full-time carer, looking to earn some extra money or secure a part-time job that allows you the flexibility to fulfil your caring responsibilities, can be a challenge. However, with the rapid growth of the Internet and its global connectivity, remote working and...
How to get a well-paid flexible or part-time job
Adding the words ‘part-time’ or ‘flexible’ to your job search invariably reduces the options available. On the other hand, more and more employers are offering part-time, or flexible working conditions simply because it’s much easier to manage now than ever before....
