Introducing a new ‘Helping You Care’ service
Exciting news!
We’re delighted to share that Crossroads Caring for Life will soon be delivering a brand-new preventative carer support service in North Herts and Stevenage, starting 1st May 2025. This service, called Helping You Care, is designed to offer proactive, localised support for unpaid carers — helping you stay well, feel supported, and continue your caring role with confidence. The programme is proudly funded by Hertfordshire County Council.
Crossroads will be able to provide 12 hours of funded carer respite over 8 weeks and look to enable you getting ongoing breaks through County council or self-funded support.
While Helping You Care will be available specifically in North Herts and Stevenage, we’ll continue to support carers across other areas of Hertfordshire through our existing services. Please note that these other services will need to be either self-funded or commissioned by Herts County Council, where eligible.
To access the Helping You Care service, carers must meet the following criteria:
Be an unpaid carer not currently supported by Adult Care Services
Support someone living in the North Herts or Stevenage area
Not have received a carer's assessment from Hertfordshire County Council
Be aged 18 or over
We’re here to help you feel more connected, confident, and cared for — because your wellbeing matters too.
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Exciting News! We’re absolutely delighted to share that Crossroads Caring for Life will soon be launching and delivering a brand-new preventative carer support service in North Herts and Stevenage, starting from 1st May 2025. This innovative service, called Helping You Care, is specifically designed to offer proactive, localised, and tailored support for unpaid carers — helping you stay well, feel genuinely supported, and continue your caring role with greater confidence and peace of mind. The programme is proudly funded by Hertfordshire County Council, ensuring it is accessible and community-focused.
Crossroads will be able to provide 12 hours of funded carer respite over an 8-week period, and we will also work to enable you to access ongoing breaks through Hertfordshire County Council or self-funded support options. While Helping You Care will be available specifically in North Herts and Stevenage, we remain committed to supporting carers across other areas of Hertfordshire through our existing comprehensive services. Please note that these other services will typically require either self-funding or commissioning by Herts County Council, where eligibility criteria are met.
To access the Helping You Care service, carers must meet the following criteria:
be an unpaid carer not currently supported by Adult Care Services;
support someone living within the North Herts or Stevenage area;
not have received a carer’s assessment from Hertfordshire County Council previously;
and be aged 18 or over.
We are here to help you feel more connected, confident, and cared for — because your wellbeing matters just as much as the person you care for.