About this project

Carer Checking service user

 

It’s very important to have some time off when caring for a relative or friend. Everyone needs a break even if it’s just for a couple of hours at a time that suits the Carer. There are different ways Carers can take a break. A Carer might just need a couple of hours off so they can go shopping or read a book in the park during lunchtime.

2 carersCrossroads Care Hertfordshire North and Crossroads Care Hertfordshire South have teamed up with Hertfordshire County Council and social enterprise Slivers of Time to work with the Department of Health to enable Carers to have more control and flexibility in the types of break they book.

This marketplace has the following aim:

  • To enable Carers to book Care Workers for their specific requirements.

The marketplace needs to:

Carer and Elderly woman
    • Provide an immediate overview of Care Workers, that are available to book.
    • Provide information about bookings made.
    • Link in with other initiatives, and to assist carers to have better information on other organisations that can help them.
    • Explore the potential to be self-financing over two years.
    • Develop a follow on plan for further expansion.
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