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 on our Carers’ Camera Club page.
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 February 2025 is Don J Snyder’s The Tin Nose Shop and the book for March is Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson. The book for April 2025 is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
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.
Support for bereaved carers
We run two group sessions monthly for carers whose caring role has ended. One group meets in Ware on the second Tuesday of every month from 10am – 12pm noon. The other meets in Watford on the third Monday of every month from 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
For more information about these sessions please call us on 01992 58 69 69 or email contact@carersinherts.org.uk.
You can find out more about the bereavement support we offer on our Bereavement & Emotional Support page.
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday 30th January 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Stevenage Carers Support Hub meets at Stevenage Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 1LZ. This meeting someone from Citizens Advice is due to give a talk about all things energy – how to make savings, funding support, help available from energy suppliers and more!
Friday 31st January 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Hoddesdon Carers Support Hub meets at Hoddesdon Baptist Church, Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 8HX. This meeting one of our Carer Support Advisors will attend to provide one to one information and guidance to help people with their caring role.
Wednesday 5th February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Borehamwood Carers Support Hub meets at Allum Manor House & Hall, 2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Herts, WD6 3PJ. This meeting one of our Advisors will be attending to give a short overview of what support is available through the NHS including some top tips when dealing with appointments with health professionals and navigating the inpatient hospital journey while supporting someone as their carer.
Wednesday 5th February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Bishop’s Stortford Carers Support Hub meets at Bishop’s Stortford Baptist Church, Twyford Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 3LJ. There is no speaker this month, so more time to have a chat.
Thursday 6th February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Royston Carers Support Hub meets at Royston Town Hall (Heritage Hall), Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7XB. One of our Advisors will be attending to give a short overview of what support is available through the NHS including some top tips when dealing with appointments with health professionals and navigating the inpatient hospital journey while supporting someone as their carer.
Monday 10th February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our Watford Carers Support Hub meets at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, Peace Drive, Watford, Herts, WD17 3PH. This meeting someone from Hertfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards will give a talk about scams – how to spot them and what to do if you’ve been affected by one.
Tuesday 11th February 2025, 11.15am – 12.45pm: Our Berkhamsted Carers Support Hub meets at The Vyne Theatre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1EH. This meeting there will be a talk about scams – how to spot them and what to do if you’ve been affected by one.
Wednesday 12th February 2025, 10am – 11.45am: Our Hemel Hempstead Carers Support Hub meets at the South Hill Centre, Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1JF. This meeting a representative from Citizens Advice who will give a talk about energy – topics such as tips to save money, price caps and tariffs explained, grants and other support.
Thursday 13th February 2025, 1pm – 2.30pm: Our South Oxhey Carers Support Hub meets at Watford Rural Parish Council Office, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Herts, WD19 7SB. Please note the change of venue as Oxhey Library is unavailable this month. There will be a talk about energy – topics such as tips to save money, price caps and tariffs explained, grants and other support.
Monday 17th February 202510.30am – 12.30pm: Our Chorleywood & Rickmansworth Carers Support Hub meets at Christ Church, The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Herts, WD3 5SG. One of our Advisors will be attending to give a short overview of what support is available through the NHS including some top tips when dealing with appointments with health professionals and navigating the inpatient hospital journey while supporting someone as their carer.
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.
