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 December 2024 is Julia Armfield’s Our Wives Under the Sea and for January 2025 it is The Rosie Project (Don Tillman) by Graeme Simsion. The book for February 2025 is Don J Snyder’s The Tin Nose Shop.
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 Watford on the second Tuesday of every month from 1.30pm – 4pm. The other meets in Hatfield 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 events
Wednesday 11th December 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 month so there is more time to have a chat over a cuppa and have some festive refreshments.
Wednesday 11th December 2024, 7pm – 8pm: Our Online Evening Carers Group meets and there may be some festive talk or activities planned, plus time to chat.
Friday 13th December 2024, 10.30am – 11.30am: Our Online Morning Carers’ Group meets on Zoom and 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!
Monday 16th December 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 carers can enjoy a catch up and some festive treats such as mince pies and share tips and information.
Tuesday 17th December 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Our St Albans Carers Support Hub meets at St Paul’s Church, Blandford Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JP. This meeting carers can enjoy some festive fun!
Tuesday 17th December 2024, 10.30am – 11.30am: Our Men’s Carers’ Group meets online and they will enjoy time to chat and a festive quiz.
Wednesday 18th December 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. There is no speaker this month, so carers at the meeting will have more time to talk to each other and have some festive treats.
Wednesday 18th December 2024, 12pm noon – 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 carers at can enjoy some festive fun and refreshments.
Thursday 19th December 2024, 11am – 12.30pm: Our Harpenden Carers Support Hub meets at the Harpenden Trust (rooms above the Co-op), 130A Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1PU. This meeting there will be some festive fun and treats and a chance to socialise with other carers.
Friday 20th December 2024, 11.15am – 1pm: Our Ware Carers Support Hub meets at Allenburys Sports and Social Club, Harris Lane, Ware, Herts, SG12 0DJ. This meeting there will be some festive fun and treats.
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.
