HaringeyCarers
It’s estimated there are over 16,000 people in Haringey providing care for a relative or friend. We believe every one of those people deserves the support necessary to thrive in their role. If you’re an unpaid carer, aged 18 and over, supporting someone in Haringey, we’re here to help with online help and advice, as well as 1-2-1 practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until crisis point before asking for help – the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
About Carers First Haringey
We run a variety of groups and workshops designed to help you to look after your physical and mental health.
Our yoga, pilates, walking and dance groups are a great way to keep active while our relaxation and mindfulness sessions are there to help with stress management. Other groups include art, poetry, healthy eating and cookery.
We run regular workshops providing information on welfare benefits and grants for carers and people with disabilities. We also run information sessions on legal affairs which can affect carers, such as how to manage someone else’s affairs, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills.
We run workshops, day trips, walks, sports and carer-led meetups to help you connect with other carers. This is an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other in an informal environment.
These sessions are delivered online and out in the community.
Our Services for carers in Haringey
Carers First in Haringey have a host of services to support you. Not only during the period the person you care for is in or being discharged from hospital but for all the time you are a carer.
Health & Wellbeing
We run a variety of groups and workshops designed to help you to look after your physical and mental health.
Virtual wellbeing
Carers First are offering a new virtual wellbeing programme, including a 4 week wellbeing course, a balance in life workshop, a 4 week NLP and EFT course, and breathwork training.
Money Advice
We run regular workshops providing information on welfare benefits and grants for carers and people with disabilities.
Peer support groups
We run workshops, day trips, walks, sports and carer-led meetups to help you connect with other carers. This is an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other in an informal environment.
Education, employment and training
We provide information and support to help you access education and training, increasing your opportunity of finding work.
Emergency Planning
An emergency plan can provide you with peace of mind in challenging circumstances. Keeping a written record of what daily care your relative or friend requires, can make it easier for somebody else to step in if you’re unable to be there yourself.