If you're providing unpaid care for a vulnerable person in Harrow, support may be available for you. For further information see the options below:
Harrow Carers
Harrow Carers is an independent charity and voluntary organisation. The service is dedicated to helping you:
- feel better about your life and yourself
- build your confidence
- look after your emotional, mental and physical health
Visit Harrow Carers at www.harrowcarers.org.
Apply for a Carer Card
A Carer Card confirms your status as a carer who provides support to a vulnerable person. To apply for a carer card and for further information visit HarrowCarers.org.
Apply for Careline
Careline is a personal alarm service that provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It gives customers peace of mind and security to live independently in their own home.
If you have any questions about Careline please visit their web page or email the team at careline@harrow.gov.uk.
Support & Wellbeing Information Service Harrow (SWiSH)
SWiSH is for people 18+ seeking information about local support services, and ways to keep safe and well. If you have any questions visit the SWiSH website or email the team at info@mindinharrow.org.uk
Become a carer champion
This is a role is for either professionals or volunteer carers who wish to be a voice for carers. Apply to become a carer champion by emailing us at carers@harrow.gov.uk.
Apply for a free Home Fire Safety Visit
The London Fire Brigade offer personal fire safety advice. This includes fitting free smoke alarms where needed.
- View a carer's guide to home fire safety on the London Fire Brigade website
- View the London Fire Brigade home safety checker
- Apply for a free home fire safety visit
Reporting incidents and crime prevention
- Report incidents to the police, including anti-social behaviour, on the Metropolitan Police website
- Learn how to keep yourself and your personal belongings safe: crime prevention advice
To request a call-back from a member of the adult social care team via the details at the end of this page.
New café for unpaid carers
Conversation Café are hosting a new café specifically for unpaid carers.
This is an opportunity to meet with representatives from Adult Social Care and Harrow Carers to access information, advice and support.
- Every Wednesday
- Starts 8th May 2024
- 10.30am – 1pm
- At Old Lyonians 74 Pinner View Harrow Middlesex HA1 4QF
For more information email conversation.cafe@harrow.gov.uk or call 020 8868 5224