A Former Carer is someone who through bereavement has lost the person they cared for. We aim to enable Former Carers to readjust to life after loss and to move forward feeling supported.

We recognise the importance of providing support to Former Carers following the loss of their role as a Carer and as they grieve and adjust to their new circumstances.

Our work with Former Carers is guided by the views of those we support. We will offer individual telephone support, signposting to appropriate services, and group support and information sessions aimed at reducing social isolation and encouraging and developing peer support.

Recently Bereaved

We understand that grief can feel overwhelming, but please know you don’t have to carry it alone. It’s okay to take things one step at a time, to feel whatever you’re feeling, and to lean on others when you need to. Even in the hardest moments, there will be space for comfort, and people who care about you are here to listen and walk alongside you. 

We provide one-to-one support for carers who are newly bereaved. By offering listening, understanding, and reassurance, we draw on our own lived experiences to help others navigate this difficult time. While we are not trained counsellors, we offer compassionate peer support. 

You don’t need to have been registered as a carer to reach out. If you’d like someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and offer understanding support whenever you need it.

Click here to find out about the Support available to you

Horizons Former Carers

As you move through your grief, there may come a time when you feel ready to reconnect with the wider world. Meeting others who are also grieving, yet finding ways to move forward, can bring comfort and understanding. Sharing experiences with people who truly know what loss feels like may help you feel less alone, and remind you that healing is possible, even while carrying the memory of your loved one.

When you are ready, one way in which you can do this, is via our Horizons Former Carers Groups which we run throughout the county:

• Horizons Former Carers North - this group meets monthly in Wellingborough
• Horizons Former Carers West - this group meets monthly in Northampton
• Horizons Former Carers Rothwell and surrounding areas - this group meets monthly in Rothwell
• Horizons Former Carers Walk & Talk Group at Delapre Abbey, Northampton
• Horizons Former Carers Corby - this group meets monthly

To find out when these groups next meet, please use this link and then choose Horizons Former Carers as the group type.