Meet Other Carers
Find out the types of event we run where you can meet other unpaid carers, including Hubs and our Engagement meetings.
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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 18 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 to 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 to 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 to 11.30am. The book for September 2026 is Ben Shattuck’s The History of Sound and the book for October 2026 is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. The book for November 2026 is Florence Knapp’s The Names and the book for December 2026 is The Catherine Howard Conspiracy by Alexandra Walsh.
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 to 12pm noon. The other meets in Watford on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm.
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
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 10.30am to 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 due to be a talk about the services provide by HertsHelp.
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Borehamwood Carers Support Hub meets at Allum Manor House & Hall, 2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Herts, WD6 3PJ. Sports therapist John Molyneux, from Molyfit is due to share some exercise tips and lead a gentle exercise session.
Thursday 3rd September 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Royston Carers Support Hub meets at Royston Town Hall (Heritage Hall), Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7XB. Learn about the SPECAL method, a way of understanding dementia from the point of view of the person with the condition.
Friday 4th September 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Hoddesdon Carers Support Hub meets at Hoddesdon Baptist Church, Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 8HX. Please note the group is meeting a week later than usual, due to venue availability. There is no speaker at this meeting, so more time to chat.
Wednesday 9th September 2026, 7pm to 8pm: Our online Evening Carers’ Group meets and there is due to be a short talk about the services HertsHelp provides.
Friday 11th September 2026, 10.30am to 11.30am: Our Online Morning Carers Group meets and Gemma Young from Setfords Solicitors is due to give a talk on Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Monday 14th September 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Watford Carers Support Hub at St Luke’s Church (Upper Hall), Langley Way, Watford, Herts, WD17 3EG. There will be a calming mindfulness session.
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Letchworth Carers Support Hub meets at Hertfordshire Football Association, The County Ground, Baldock Road, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 2EN. Hand massages provided by Louise from A Touch of Gentleness.
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 12pm noon to 2pm: Our Welwyn Garden City Carers Support Hub meets at the United Reformed Church Hall, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6PS. Andrew Lewin MP for Welwyn Hatfield is set to visit to talk to carers.
Thursday 17th September 2026, 11.30am to 1pm: Our Harpenden Carers Support Hub meets at the Harpenden Trust (rooms above the Co-op), 130A Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1PU. A Social Prescriber is set to visit to talk about the role and what social prescribers can help people with.
Friday 18th September 2026, 11.15am to 1pm: Our Ware Carers Support Hub meets at Allenbury’s Sports and Social Club, Harris Lane, Ware, Herts, SG12 0DJ. Louise from A Touch of Gentleness, is due to be there to offer carers a hand massage.
There are no speakers at the following September 2026 meetings, so there is more time for carers to catch up over a cuppa.
Hitchin Carers Support Hub meets at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1HF on Monday 7th September 2026, 1pm to 2.30pm.
Berkhamsted Carers Support Hub meets at The Vyne Theatre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1EH, on Tuesday 8th September 2026, 11.15am to 12.45pm.
Hemel Hempstead Carers Support Hub meets at the South Hill Centre, Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1JF, on Wednesday 9th September 2026, 10am to 11.45am.
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.
