Hertfordshire County Council gives carers a mix of practical help, assessments, and guidance, including dedicated support for adult carers, parent carers, and young carers. Broxbourne’s published information also points carers to assessments and related support routes online.
| Support available for carers | What it includes | Where to go |
|---|---|---|
| Carer support for adults | Help and guidance for people who support an adult friend or family member who couldn’t manage without them | Hertfordshire County Council website for a carer’s assessment |
| Parent carer support | Parent carer’s assessment if your child has SEND | Hertfordshire County Council website |
| Young carer support | Specialist support for young carers | Hertfordshire County Council website |
| Wider care and support | Support for older, disabled and neurodiverse people, including services and equipment, long-term care homes, short breaks and supported living | Hertfordshire County Council |
| Care assessment and arranging support | The County Council can help arrange and pay for some people’s care, and help find support if they can’t pay | Through HCC |
If you’re caring for an adult, the key step is a carer’s assessment. If you’re supporting a child with SEND, Broxbourne’s information says to look for a parent carer’s assessment through Hertfordshire County Council.