Harrow Council’s Carer Lead

What is a Carer Lead?

As Carer Lead, my role is focused specifically around unpaid carers in Harrow and how you can best be supported in your caring role.

Although I am employed by Harrow Council's adult social care services, I work in collaboration with a range of community and public sector partners and of course carers.

I am very keen to know how things are going for you currently and to use every opportunity to bring you up to date with what is happening for carers across the Harrow community so you may wish to be added to my contacts to receive information, advice and updates. Send an email to carers@harrow.gov.uk.and I will add you accordingly.

In these challenging times I am keen to create some opportunities for us to meet together online for virtual coffee mornings. If this is something that may interest you then please let me know by sending an email to address above.

If you are not as yet registered with Harrow Carers who support unpaid carers across the Harrow Community then please contact them directly on 020 8868 5224, send them an email to admin@harrowcarers.org or take a look at their web site www.harrowcarers.org They would welcome the opportunity to be in contact and see how they may also support you.

Kind Regards, Allie Brice

Carer Support

If you are providing unpaid care and support to a vulnerable person living in the Harrow Community, we want to ensure that you are aware of what support may be available for you.

We hope the following links and options give you a better understanding of the organisations and support available to assist you in your caring role.

To request a call-back from a member of the adult social care team please email AHAdults@harrow.gov.uk.

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 and 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 invaluable support to a vulnerable person. To apply for a carer card and for further information visit HarrowCarers.org.

Contact the carer lead

The carer lead is adult social carer’s dedicated officer for unpaid carers. It is a direct point of contact for all aspects of non-emergency caring enquiries. Email the carer lead via carers@harrow.gov.uk.

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)

This service is for anyone in Harrow aged 18 years and over, who wants 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 make a difference and 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 can visit your home, offer personal fire safety advice and will also fit free smoke alarms where needed. View a carer's guide to home fire safety on the London Fire Brigade website, or apply for a free home fire safety visit.

Reporting incidents and crime prevention

You can report incidents to the police including anti-social behaviour on the Metropolitan Police website. You can also read crime prevention advice to see how you can keep yourself and your personal belongings safe.