Havering offers a carer’s assessment, support from Imago and the Havering Carers Hub, plus advice on money, work rights and respite. If you’re eligible, the council can also provide help directly or link you to other local organisations.
| Support available | What it covers | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Carer’s assessment | Looks at how caring affects your caring role, feelings about care, physical, mental and emotional health, and how it affects work, leisure, education, family and relationships | Get your carer’s assessment online or book by phone/face to face on 01708 432000 |
| Council support after assessment | Havering may give you help directly or signpost you to local organisations and charities | Through the assessment process |
| Respite / replacement care | Replacement care to let you take a break, if you and the person needing care agree | Discuss this as part of the assessment |
| Carers Hub support | Support for unpaid adult carers, with advice and help to access services | Email info@haveringcarershub.org.uk or call 01708 961111 |
| Imago support for carers | Advocacy, dementia services, emotional support, peer support groups, social activities, telephone support, training and signposting | Visit the Imago website, email haveringcarers@imago.community or call 0300 011 1965 |
| Young carers support | One-to-one support, emotional support, practical help, youth groups and events | Young carers can contact Imago directly or ask someone at school to refer them |
| Money and benefits help | Advice on benefits, Council Tax reductions, Blue Badges and benefits calculators | Follow the relevant council links on Havering’s carer support pages |
| Work rights | Flexible hours and time off in an emergency if you tell your employer you’re a carer | Through your employer |
Even if you’re not eligible for council support, Havering says you can still get free advice and information, plus help from local services.