Are You a Carer?
Carer Champions
Debbie is the practice’s Carer Champions. If you are a carer, they are able to support you in your role and provide you with the necessary assistance which includes:
providing appointments at convenient times
annual health checks and flu vaccination
involving you in the care planning of the person you care for
being kept up-to-date about events you may be interested in
In addition, a Carers Federation Support Worker holds a carers information drop in session on the last Tuesday of the month.
Please let a member of staff know if you care for someone so that we can help support your role. by offering advice and assistance.
There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- Caring for a parent
Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home - Telling people
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you. - Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite. - Housing and carers
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
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 person you care for
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to - Death and benefits
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits - Managing someone’s legal affairs
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after - 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 - Personal and household finance
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers - Social fund
- Tax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
Contact Carers Direct
Telephone: 0808 802 0202
Helpline Information:
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx
Email:[email protected]
Office Hours: Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.