Harrow offers a few different kinds of support for carers, from a free carer’s assessment and possible financial help to training, advice, and practical services like Careline. There are also local and charity-based options to help with confidence, wellbeing, and taking a break from caring.
| Support available | What it includes | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Carer’s assessment | Free assessment to talk about how caring affects your life and what help you may need; can lead to advice and support. In some cases, you may get a personal budget or carer’s grant. | Call 0208 901 2680 |
| Harrow Carers | Support to help carers feel better about life, build confidence, and look after emotional and physical health. | See Harrow Carers |
| Carer Champion | For carers who want to be a voice for other carers. | Email Carer.Champions@harrow.gov.uk |
| Carer card | Confirms your status as a carer and that you support a vulnerable person. | See Harrow Carers Carer Card |
| Careline | Personal alarm service with support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. | See the Careline page or email careline@harrow.gov.uk |
| BetterCare Support self-assessment | Online self-assessment to help match you with the right services, advice, and resources; you can refer yourself for a full adult social care assessment if needed. | Register to begin your self-assessment |
| Training and support | Harrow may direct carers to charities that offer free training, such as first aid or managing medications. | Discuss after your assessment |
| Free home fire safety visit | London Fire Brigade advice, including fitting free smoke alarms where needed. | Apply for a free home fire safety visit |
Harrow also points carers to wider support like advice, resources, community services, and signposting through Access Harrow. If you're looking after someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly, the main starting point is the carer’s assessment.