Carers

If you help an adult friend or family member who couldn't manage without your support, you're a carer - even if you're not paid. There's support for you too.

Support for carers
Including a free carer's assessment and 'in case of emergency' plan. Get a carer's assessment Young carers Carers' finances Respite – a break from caring Your health and wellbeing Planning for the future Employment and learning

Young carers

If you’re under 18 and look after someone, support is available.

Carers in Hertfordshire currently provides this support on our behalf. That includes identifying young carers and their needs, and helping them as they grow up. They also offer opportunities to connect with other young carers.

From April 2026, we will start to provide this service ourselves, supporting young carers and their families. We're working with Carers in Hertfordshire to make this change smooth.

Other help currently available

Just Talk – mental health support for all children and young people in Hertfordshire.
Safe Space – counselling, therapy and mentoring.
Services for Young People – youth work projects, careers education, information advice and guidance for young people aged 11-19 across Hertfordshire.
Carers Trust – help and support for young carers.
The Local Offer – lets parents and young people know what special educational needs and disabilities services are available in Hertfordshire, and who can access them.
Young carers | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - find out what support school nurses offer schools and young carers in Hertfordshire.

Carer finances

To find out about finances and benefits for carers and expert advice and help applying:

Read our 'finances for carers' leaflet and other money advice factsheets.
Talk to Citizens Advice online, over the phone or at one of their offices
Upfront is a simple tool to help you navigate your benefits and entitlements.

The person you care for - find out how to pay for their care and claim benefits.