Meet Other Carers
Find out the types of event we run where you can meet other unpaid carers, including Hubs and our Involvement meetings. Through our community of carers, you’ll find support and friendship, and shape the future of care services in Hertfordshire.
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Carer Support Hubs
Carer Support Hubs are local support groups for carers. They are a great way to get advice and support, make friends and find out what’s going on in your local area.
There are Carer Support Hubs in 16 different parts of Hertfordshire, so you’ll be able to find a Hub close to you.
The Hubs are run by volunteers and carers, and usually meet once a month. The meetings involve a programme of speakers, activities and time to talk with other carers. You can find out what is planned for upcoming meetings further down this page.
Find out more about how the Hubs can help you in this video.
You can also find details of our upcoming Hubs and book to attend a meeting on our events page.
Other Groups for Carers
Carers’ Camera Club
Meet fellow photography enthusiasts, relax and have some fun at The Carers’ Camera Club! The group meets once a month to share their photography and offer constructive feedback. They also host trips to socialise and shoot together.
Find out more about the Camera Club via this link Carers’ Camera Club.
Men’s Carers’ Group
Socialise with fellow male carers at our Men’s Carers’ Group. They meet online on the third Tuesday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Evening Carers’ Group
If your caring commitments mean you can’t join a group in the day, our Evening Group is perfect for you! It runs online on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm – 8pm.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Morning Carers’ Group
If you prefer to meet online during the day, join our Morning Carers’ Group! It runs on Zoom on the second Friday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am.
To sign up for this group, simply book a space on a session on our events page.
Carers’ Reading Group
If you enjoy reading or group discussions this group may be just for you. It takes place online, on Zoom, the second Thursday of each month, 10.30am – 11.30am. The book for April 2024 the book is Love Marriage by Monica Ali. For May 2024 the book is Queenie of Norwich by LK Wilde and for June 2024 it is The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.
If you want to book a place at any meeting please do so via the listing for the session on our Events page or call us.
Upcoming Hub Meetings – details of any speakers or visitors
Tuesday 16th April 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our St Albans Carers Support Hub meets at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JP.This meeting sports therapist and functional ageing specialist John Molyneux from MolyFit will be running a gentle group exercise session and provide one to one advice.
Wednesday 17th April 2024, 12pm – 2pm: Our Welwyn Garden City Carers Support Hub meets at the United Reformed Church Hall, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6PS. There is no speaker planned so you will be able to chat and share information.
Thursday 18th April 2024, 11am – 12.30pm: Our Harpenden Carers Support Hub meets at Harpenden Cricket Club, Harpenden Common, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1DT. This meeting one of our Carer Support Advisors will be attending to provide one to one advice and information.
Friday 19th April 2024, 11.15am – 1pm: Our Ware Carers Support Hub meets at Allenburys Sports and Social Club, Harris Lane, Ware, Herts, SG12 0DJ. There is no speaker planned so you will be able to chat and share information.
Wednesday 24th April 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Potters Bar Carers Support Hub meets at King Charles the Martyr Church, 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3AS. This meeting one of our Carer Support Advisors will be discussing respite and what is on offer in Hertfordshire and they will provide one to one information and support.
Thursday 25th April 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Stevenage Carers Support Hub meets at Stevenage Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1LZ. This meeting PoetsIN, a creative mental health charity, will be running a session on how creative techniques can help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Tuesday 30th April 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Buntingford Carers Support Hub meets at The Manor House, High Street, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9AB. This meeting a representative from the British Red Cross will be teaching some basic first aid skills.
You can book a space at any of the sessions listed above on our Events page.
Have Your Say
Engagement Meetings
Engagement Meetings are your chance to meet other carers and the Carers in Hertfordshire team, and share your views about services for carers and for the people you support. You’ll also learn about what’s on offer for carers in Hertfordshire.
To find out more, click visit our Have Your Say page or get in touch. Book a space at an Engagement Meeting through on our events page.
Stronger Voice Training Sessions
In our Stronger Voice training sessions, you build presentation skills. Alongside other carers, you’ll learn to confidently present your views on service for carers at public meetings and events.
Keep an eye on our events page for training dates.
Free Courses, Workshops and Events for Carers
Our Carers Development and Learning Service organises free workshops, courses and events, for unpaid family and friend carers. Some activities and sessions take place online and others in person at venues around Hertfordshire.
We offer a variety of courses and workshops – some that aim to provide information or skills to support you in your caring role and others that offer a break from caring. Some sessions enable you to try something new or pursue an interest such as cooking, crafts, photography and writing. Others are focused on health and wellbeing such as mindfulness, skiing or gentle exercise such as chair yoga and Tai Chi.
We regularly update our events page with details of courses and workshops, so please check it out. You can book a place on our courses, workshops or activities online on our Events Page via the event listing or call or email us.
