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.

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 March 2024 is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and 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

Wednesday 13th March 2024, 10am – 11.45am: Our Hemel Hempstead Carers Support Hub meets at the South Hill Centre, Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1JF. There is no speaker this meeting, so enjoy more time to chat over a cuppa.

Wednesday 13th March 2024, 7pm – 8pm: Our Evening Carers’ Group meets online on Zoom. This meeting a representative from Age UK Hertfordshire will be talking about their services, particularly support for family and friend carers.

Friday 15th March 2024, 11.15am – 1pm: Our Ware Carers Support Hub meets at Allenburys Sports and Social Club, Harris Lane, Ware, Herts, SG12 0DJ. This meeting a representative from the British Red Cross will be teaching some basic first aid skills.

Monday 18th March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Chorleywood & Rickmansworth Carers Support Hub meets at Christ Church, The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Herts, WD3 5SG. This meeting one of our Admiral Nurses who provide support for people caring for a loved one who has dementia.

Tuesday 19th March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our St Albans Carers Support Hub meets at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JP. There is no speaker planned so you will be able to chat and share information.

Wednesday 20th March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Letchworth Carers Support Hub meets at Ernest Gardiner Treatment Centre at Garden House Hospice, Gillison Close, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 1QU. 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. There will also be the chance to speak to one of our Carer Support Advisors for one to one advice or information related to your caring role.

Wednesday 20th March 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. This meeting there will be a discussion about self-care and mental health awareness and someone from Herts Mind Network will share information from their Spot the Signs of Suicide Prevention campaign.

Thursday 21st March 2024, 11am – 12.30pm: Our Harpenden Carers Support Hub meets at Harpenden Cricket Club, Harpenden Common, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1DT. This meeting a representative from Hertfordshire Health Walks will be visiting the group to talk about the walks they organise.

Friday 22nd March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Hoddesdon Carers Support Hub meets at Hoddesdon Baptist Church, Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 8HX. Please note the date change due to the bank holiday. This meeting a representative from the British Red Cross will be teaching some basic first aid skills.

Tuesday 26th March 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 Herts Mind Network will be leading a Spot the Signs of Suicide awareness session.

Wednesday 27th March 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 a Nutrition Support Worker from Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust will be talking about the benefits of a healthy diet and how food choices and eating less change as we get older. They will also talk about malnutrition and why it can lead to certain health problems including falls and depression.

Thursday 28th March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Stevenage Carers Support Hub meets at Stevenage Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1LZ. This meeting a representative of North Herts Citizens Advice will be talking to the group about energy support (help and tips with electricity, gas and water bills) and the services they offer.

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.