Carer support in Potters Bar this autumn includes a Carers in Hertfordshire hub at King Charles the Martyr Church on Wednesday 28 October and a monthly Alzheimer's Society group for people caring for someone with dementia. Both are places to meet other carers, ask questions and have a cup of tea, and a few hours of home care can cover the person you look after while you go.
To talk anything through with someone local, our Potters Bar team is on 01707 714 000.
Why meeting other carers helps
Looking after a husband, wife or parent can be quietly isolating. Days fill with routines, and friends can drift.
Sitting with people who live the same days helps in a way advice leaflets cannot. You might come away with one practical tip, or simply the relief of not having to explain yourself.
The hard part is usually getting out of the door. That is where a short spell of cover makes the difference, which we come to below.
If you need cover because you are the one facing an operation or illness, our separate article on respite care in Potters Bar when the carer is unwell covers that situation in detail.
The Carers in Herts hub at King Charles the Martyr Church
Carers in Hertfordshire runs a Potters Bar Hub at King Charles the Martyr Church on Mutton Lane. The October hub is on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with parking on site.
This month's session includes gentle, chair-based exercise to music. The charity's page says the hubs are a chance to meet other carers, share information and chat over a cuppa, and that all carers are welcome.
- When: Wednesday 28 October 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Next one: Wednesday 25 November 2026, same time and venue
- Booking: through the "Book now" link on each event page
- Phone: Carers in Hertfordshire on 01992 58 69 69
The group also meets informally once a month for a social catch-up at the Admiral Byng pub in Potters Bar. Ask at the hub for details.
A dementia carers group on Baker Street
The Alzheimer's Society runs a Carers Support Group in Potters Bar for people caring for someone with dementia. It meets at St Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street, EN6 2DZ, on the second Thursday of the month, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
It is a peer support group led by a facilitator, where members can ask questions, find information and share experiences.
The page asks people to contact the service about any costs. The number is 01279 427522, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Carer support in Potters Bar through the council
Hertfordshire County Council says carers are entitled to a free carer's assessment, on their own or with the person they care for. It is requested through the council's online portal, and the council notes it might include taking a break from caring.
For carers supporting someone with a mental health condition, the council gives a separate number: 0800 6444 101.
The council also points carers to Carers in Hertfordshire, which offers its support and services free to carers who live, work or care for someone in the county. It advises registering with them.
Carers UK marks Carers Rights Day on Thursday 19 November 2026. It is a day for raising awareness of the rights unpaid carers are entitled to, and a useful prompt to ask about an assessment if you have not had one.
How a few hours of home care frees you to go
A two-hour hub on a Wednesday morning sounds simple. For a carer whose husband cannot be left, or whose mother becomes anxious alone, it can feel out of reach.
A planned visit from a carer covers that gap. Our respite care can be a few hours, a few days or a few weeks, and visits start from 30 minutes.
During a morning visit, a carer might help with washing and dressing, make lunch, give medication reminders and simply keep company. You leave knowing someone is there, and come back to a calm house.
What helps a regular outing work:
- Familiar carers, so the person you look after is not meeting a stranger each time.
- Consistent visit times, so a regular group date can become a fixed part of the week.
- A care plan agreed with the family, covering routines, preferences and anything that unsettles them.
Visiting care is from £34 a visit, and live-in care is from £255 a day (couples from £295 a day). These are starting rates, and a price is agreed after an assessment. We are a CQC-regulated home care provider.
Our Potters Bar team supports families across the town and nearby, including Cuffley and Northaw. You can reach us on 01707 714 000 or at pottersbar@starlinghomecare.co.uk, and our Potters Bar home care page explains how we work locally.
Common questions about carer support in Potters Bar
Do I need to book the Potters Bar carers hub?
Carers in Hertfordshire lists a "Book now" link on each hub's event page, so booking ahead is the safest approach. You can also call the charity on 01992 58 69 69. The page says all carers are welcome.
Is there a support group for dementia carers in Potters Bar?
Yes. The Alzheimer's Society Carers Support Group meets at St Johns Methodist Church on Baker Street on the second Thursday of the month, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Call 01279 427522 to check details and any costs.
Is a carer's assessment in Hertfordshire free?
Yes. Hertfordshire County Council says carers are entitled to a free assessment, alone or with the person they care for. It is requested through the council's online portal.
Can someone stay with my relative while I go to a group?
Yes. A visiting carer can cover a few hours at home, from preparing lunch to keeping company. Arranging the same carer at the same time each week helps a regular outing feel settled for everyone.
Caring well for someone else depends on having a little room for yourself. A morning with people who understand, booked into the diary and covered at home, is a small step that often makes the rest of the month feel lighter.
Details checked against Carers in Hertfordshire, Alzheimer's Society, Hertfordshire County Council and Carers UK pages on 19 October 2026. Our prices are starting rates, checked on the same date.
Arranging Care Is Simple
Starting care can feel like a big step. We keep it calm and straightforward, and we are here to guide you from your very first call.
1. Talk to us
Get in touch by phone or request a callback. We will listen, answer your questions and help you understand the options, so you can decide what feels right in your own time.
2. A home visit and initial consultation
We arrange a visit to understand your routines, your home and what matters most to you. Together we agree an initial consultation and shape the support that feels right.
3. Your care begins
A small, familiar team starts your care, arriving at the agreed times and staying involved as your needs change. We remain your trusted adviser throughout.
Whenever you are ready, we are here to help.