Council and democracy

Working with other organisations

We have joined forces with a number of different organisations to ensure that we are able to deliver prompt, effective help where it is needed most.

Working with health (NHS) and housing (district and borough councils) we have developed a charter called Who cares? We do…Hertfordshire’s care services on the standards of service you can expect if you have difficulties associated with old age, long term illness or disability, or are a carer who supports someone in these circumstances. Select the ‘Hertfordshire Charter for Long-term Care’ link to find out more about this charter and how to get a copy.

Some of the organisations we work alongside are:

• Independent providers of residential and nursing homes.
• Home Care agencies, district councils, housing and voluntary organisations - to help people manage daily living at home and to develop effective preventative services.
• Housing departments, housing associations and voluntary sector care providers - to continue developing supported living schemes for people with learning disabilities.
• Health professionals - to provide fully integrated support to people with learning disabilities.
• Employers and employees - to discuss and improve attitudes on employing disabled people.
• Citizens Advice Bureaux - specialists in independent advice about legal rights.
• GPs and Primary Care Trusts.
• Hertfordshire Health Authority and Acute Trusts