Many people do not see themselves as carers as they are ‘just doing their duty’.

However, a carer can be a person of any age (even children) who provides support to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who wouldn’t be able to get by without their help.

Carers can be unpaid and do not need to receive statutory payments such as carer’s allowance.

As well as this, parents of children who are disabled or have a serious health condition are considered to be carers too.

What we can do for you

As a practice we recognise that it can be difficult to find the time and energy to take care of yourself whilst you are taking care of someone else. The responsibilities of a carer means they are more likely to suffer from ill health through stress, poor self care and/or physical injuries.

If you Register as a Carer, we will record this on your medical record. When you need to request appointments at the surgery we will be aware that you may struggle with finding the time to attend and we will try to offer more flexibility in the appointment times available to you.

We will try to offer you an annual flu vaccination, as not only are you are risk of becoming unwell and not being able to look after the person care for, they are at risk of becoming unwell too.

When we receive relevant information we feel may be helpful to you, we will try to share this with you.

Information sources

Please visit our Wellbeing Centre for support agencies and groups who can provide advice and information about what is available to you and the person you care for.