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 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 groups online and Carer Support Hubs in 17 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 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.
Group for Dementia Carers
Meets online the first Friday of the month 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Group for people supporting someone who has attempted suicide or has suicidal thoughts
The group, which is funded by Hertfordshire County Council, is for family members and friends of someone affected by suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. It meets monthly, alternating between in-person meetings at The South Hill Centre in Hemel Hempstead, and online. The online meetings are usually on the second Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm to 9pm, and the meetings in Hemel Hempstead, the penultimate Thursday of the month, 10.30am to 12pm noon (although this does sometimes change).
The dates for the rest of 2026/2027 financial year to April 2027 are:
Thursday 26th November 2026 (date moved due to Carers Rights Day the previous week). In-person
Tuesday 8th December 2026. Online
Thursday 21st January 2027. In-person
Tuesday 9th February 2027. Online
Thursday 18th March 2027. In-person
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
Thursday 29th October 2026, 10am to 12pm noon: Our Stevenage Carers Support Hub meets at the Oval Community Centre (The Coffee Bar), Vardon Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 5RD. A speaker from the Alzheimer’s Society will talk about dementia awareness and the support provided by the Alzheimer’s Society and Memory Support Hertfordshire.
Monday 2nd November 2026, 1pm to 2.30pm: Our Hitchin Carers Support Hub meets at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1HF. Learn about the SPECAL method, a way of understanding dementia from the point of view of the person with the condition.
Wednesday 4th November 2026, 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. A talk about sleep and stress with tips to ease stress and suggestions to improve sleep.
Wednesday 4th November 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Borehamwood Carers Support Hub meets at Allum Manor House & Hall, 2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Herts, WD6 3PJ. Herts Musical Memories talk about their services and how music and singing can help people with memory issues.
Monday 9th November 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm: Our Watford Carers Support Hub at St Luke’s Church (Upper Hall), Langley Way, Watford, Herts, WD17 3EG. Someone from the Stroke Association is due to talk about the support they offer as well as the symptoms and causes of a stroke and ways to manage risks of one.
There are no speakers at the following groups in October 2026 Hoddesdon Hub on Friday 30th October, 10.30am to 12.30pm and in November 2026 – Royston Carers Support Hub, on Thursday 5th November 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm.
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.
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.
