Definition of a carer:
Individuals irrespective of age, who provide or supervise a substantial amount of care on a regular basis of a child, relative, partner or neighbour who is unable to manage on their own due to illness, disability, frailty, mental distress or impairment.
The definition is quite wide - ranging if you are unsure whether you are a Carer or not please ask to speak to the Assistant Operations Managers who coordinates the carers register here at the practice.
Download our Carers Registration Form (DOCX, 14KB). Please print, complete and return to the surgery.
NHS
Social care and support guide for carers from the NHS
Support and benefits for carers
Find out more about carers' breaks and respite care
Help for young carers
Gov.uk
Gov.uk information for carers, includes benefits and financial support
Carer's allowance information
Carers Trust
Carers Trust help unpaid carers have access to the support, advice and resources.
Carers Trust
Carer services near you
Getting support if you are a young carer or young adult carer
Carers UK
They provide unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support.
www.carersuk.org
Caring for someone with dementia
Information in dementia and caring for someone with dementia here