Grant boosts support for family and friend carers in Ware
Ware Town Council continue to award local groups with grant funding. A grant was recently provided to Carers in Hertfordshire offering support for carers, including one in Ware, that offers a space for current and recently bereaved carers to meet up, chat and support each other.
Carers in Hertfordshire offers free advice, information and support to carers of all ages in Hertfordshire.
The Ware Hub group meets on the third Friday of the month, 11.15am – 1pm, at Allenburys Sports & Social Club, Harris’s Lane, Ware. Last year 66 unpaid carers attended the Ware hub sharing their experiences, increasing their knowledge, and accessing support to feel more confident in their caring role. The charity also has online groups, get in touch for more details or to book to attend.
Hazel Howell, the charity’s Fundraising Manager said: “Thank you so much. Carers are incredibly important to our community and having this support in running our Hub enables local carers to feel less isolated and better in themselves whilst also increasing their knowledge, friendships, and giving them a well-deserved break from caring.”
Over three quarters (86%) of people who attended a Hub last year and shared feedback said it had increased their knowledge of where to get help and 67% said their confidence had improved.
To discover how the charity could help you if you’re a carer or if to get involved with volunteering or fundraising, visit www.carersinherts.org.uk or call 01992 58 69 69.
Get into the festive spirit with Carers in Hertfordshire!
If you need some cards this festive season, why not buy them from Carers in Hertfordshire? Proceeds help support local unpaid carers. The charity has a pack of 12 cards with six beautiful designs, created by a parent carer. Each pack of cards is just £5 (extra with postage). To buy online or see the designs visit www.carersinherts.org.uk/christmas-cards-2024/
The charity is also holding a festive raffle. Tickets are just £1 each, offering the chance to win amazing prizes while helping the charity provide essential support to carers. For details or to buy tickets visit www.carersinherts.org.uk/shop or call or email the charity.
