If you're providing unpaid care for a vulnerable person in Harrow, support may be available for you. For further information see the options below:
Get a carer's assessment
The carers' assessment has been designed to assess your needs. It helps us work out what support you may need.
After the assessment you will be assigned a social worker. Together you'll discuss your support needs. The social worker may signpost you to voluntary organisations for support.
In some cases you may be eligible to receive a personal budget or carers grant. This will provide you with financial support.
To request an assessment, call Adult Social Care on 0208 901 2680
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
- look after your emotional, mental and physical health
Visit Harrow Carers at www.harrowcarers.org.
Become a Carer Champion
This is a role is for either professionals or volunteer carers who wish to be a voice for carers. To find out more, see An introduction to becoming a carer champion.
Apply to become a carer champion by emailing us at Carer.Champions@harrow.gov.uk
Apply for a Carer Card
A Carer Card confirms your status as a carer who provides support to a vulnerable person. To apply for a carer card and for further information visit HarrowCarers.org.
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)
SWiSH is for people 18+ seeking 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
Apply for a free Home Fire Safety Visit
The London Fire Brigade offer personal fire safety advice. This includes fitting free smoke alarms where needed.
- View a carer's guide to home fire safety on the London Fire Brigade website
- View the London Fire Brigade home safety checker
- Apply for a free home fire safety visit
Reporting incidents and crime prevention
- Report incidents to the police, including anti-social behaviour, on the Metropolitan Police website
- Learn how to keep yourself and your personal belongings safe: crime prevention advice
To request a call-back from a member of the adult social care team via the details at the end of this page.