Carers
Carers – Hertfordshire Partnership University
We link with local carers’ centres, other local support services and directly with carers, to develop effective partnerships and ensure that you, the carer, are well informed, supported and enabled to be a carer for as long as you wish to be. We also provide carer services, enabling you to get the support you need or be directed to the appropriate place to receive this.
Carers in Hertfordshire
Ensuring Hertfordshire's carers are identified, supported and stay well, is at the heart of our work. We give carers a voice with opportunities to meet other carers. We also enable carers to share their views or experiences with those providing or planning health and social care services in Hertfordshire.
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Introduction to care and support
This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers, and people who are planning their future care needs.
Help for carers looking after a loved one
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who is disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you.
Carers: help and support
You can get help and support if you're responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer's Allowance.