Care Resources
Common benefits and local information:
Below is a list of common benefits and useful information compiled by a small group of carers. Whilst we will endeavour to keep it current, please do check information that is relevant to yourself.
Benefits and Discounts - click here for a list of general and local benefits
Hertfordshire Care Services Directory - This care directory is updated annually and covers a range of care services across Hertfordshire.
Carers Support - all carers should register with Carers in Herts for a wide range of information, discounts, training and support.
Carers Assessment - carers can get help from Hertfordshire County Council, including finance to support carers breaks if appropriate. This is allocated by need and is not means tested and initially takes the form of a carers assessment.
Tips for supporting carers - a list of practical ways you can support someone who is caring for a loved one.
Everyday Practicalities - practical tips, pointers and recommendations by local carers to address some of the most common issues facing carers. These include dealing with incontinence, difficult eating issues and washing someone with limited mobility.
Choosing a Care Home - Choosing a Care Home is a stressful exercise. AgeUK has produced a useful care home checklist
Paying for care in a care home - this factsheet from AgeUK explains how being part of a couple affects your eligibility for local authority funding if you need to move into a care home.
Resources for specific conditions:
Cancer | Dementia | Mental Health & Addictions | Parkinson's | SEND
Useful organisations:
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Team at HCC - blue badge, carers assessments, arranging & paying for care, day services, transport for older people, equipment & home care options |
0300 123 4042 |
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Supporting older people with a day centre, advice, support after hospital stay, nutrition advice & handyman service |
0330 345 3446 |
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Information, discounts, training and support |
01992 586 969 |
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Advice and help with benefits, budgeting and debt |
0800 144 8848 |
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Transport for those who can't drive or use public transport |
01462 689 402 |
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Free advice about Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Coercive Control |
0808 808 8088 |
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Network of community organisations working together across Hertfordshire. Aims to help everyone living in the country access the independent support, guidance and info they need, when they need it. |
0330 123 4044 |
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Providing meals on wheels - delivery of a hot meal to residents |
0330 2000 103 |
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Mental health support across Herts |
0203 727 3600 |
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| Herts domestic abuse helpline | 08088 088 088 | |
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The leading health and social care charity for the Jewish community in London and the South-East. Jewish Care runs a number of support groups |
0208 900 2222 |
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| Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) |
Charity supporting Jewish women affected by domestic and/or sexual violence. |
0808 801 0500 |
| Long Covid Support | An international charity whose Long Covid Support Group is a friendly, inclusive space for people experiencing the diverse, debilitating and alarming symptoms of Long Covid to share information, help each other through the bad days and celebrate in the good. | |
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Charity offering confidential debt management and bankruptcy advice. |
0300 3300 650 |
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Charity offering financial, legal and health & welfare advice and practical help |
0330 174 4300 |
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The Jewish community's dedicated employment support organisation, providing employment advice, support and skills. |
020 8346 4000 |
In addition to our community support worker, Shiran, you can contact one of our clergy in confidence: Rabbi Paul or Rabbi David-Yehuda