Who is a Carer?
A carer is someone who, without
payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend
or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could
be due to age, physical or mental illness, substance misuse or disability.
Anyone can become a carer, carers come from all walks of life, all
cultures and can be of any age.
What is Carers in Hertfordshire?
Carers in Hertfordshire was set up in 1995. We aim to provide
quality services to all carers throughout Hertfordshire in accordance
with our Equal Opportunities policy. The organisation is governed
by trustees, most of whom are carers themselves.
How can we help?
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We can
tell you about your rights as a carer |
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We can
spend time helping you plan the support you need by problem solving
and telling you about local services and specialist organisations
which may support you. |
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We can
tell you about ways you can look after your own health, meet other
carers and add your voice to theirs to influence provision of
services.
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Contact us if you are new to caring or have been a carer
for many years; if you live with the person you care for
or they live elsewhere. |
