Carewaves and Newsletters

Read all about it! The latest edition of our free biannual magazine has arrived and is available for download now.

The latest issue of Carewaves (issue 2 of 2024) is now available via this link Carewaves issue 2 of 2024 and it is packed with updates about our services, including changes to one of our carers’ groups and plans for a new one in South Oxhey. It also has details about our courses and events for family and friend carers.

There is some information about carers’ rights in this issue as it is Carers Rights Day on Thursday 21st November 2024. We are holding a drop-in Information Event for carers that day in Welwyn Garden City. You can contact us for more details or to book to attend or go to the events listing via this link – Carers Rights Day Information Event 2024.

This issue of Carewaves also includes:
• Details about the new Hertfordshire dementia service, which we are part of as one of the organisations that provide support.
• A spotlight on Pension Credit and other financial support or benefits.
• Information about social prescribing support – what it is and the offer in Hertfordshire, including the help we provide.
• Stories and quotes from carers.

We are here for you if you want information or help related to your caring role, please contact us. Our office is open 9am – 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 4.30pm on Fridays (excluding bank holidays) although if you would like to request an evening call from a Carer Support Advisor as you are unavailable during the day, please discuss this with us as we also offer support between 5pm and 8pm on Wednesdays. To get in touch with us email contact@carersinherts.org.uk or call 01992 58 69 69.