Support for carers
Last Updated: Thursday, 12 October 2023How we can help carers
It is important for you and the person you care for that you tell us about your caring responsibilities.
We can :-
- support you with any physical health issues related to your caring role, like tiredness
- make you aware of the carer’s flu vaccination each year
- talk to you about your mental health and the impact of your caring role
- provide you with general information and advice
- refer you to helpful organisations and services that can improve your caring situation
- give you flexible appointments at times that suit you
- refer you for a Carer’s Break payment if your caring role is impacting your health, potentially meaning you can take a break.
Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.
If the person you care for requires an appointment and at the same time you do too please advise the reception team who will book an appointment to accommodate both of you.
If you would like further information about how the practice can support you as a carer please contact the surgery and ask to speak to Zoë our "Carers Champion".
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. As part of our Carers Information pack there are some links below that we hope you will find useful.
A guide to care and support
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.
Caring for someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
Care after hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Support and benefits for carers
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
Benefits for the under-65s
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
Benefits for the over-65s
Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
Carer's Assessment
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
Other benefits
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring