Are you a Carer?
A Carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or addiction cannot cope without their support. You are a Young Carer if you do this role and are under 18 years of age.
If you are looking after someone, we would like you to let us know so we can provide the support and information you might need.
You can be added to our Practice Carers Register and we can then give you further information and support.
A Carers Champion is a Staff member at the Practice who supports Carers.
Why register with your GP as a carer?
Every Surgery should have a Carers Champion in place, their role is to:
- Promote the importance of GP Carer registration for Young and Adult Carers
- Listen to Carers needs and signpost them to other organisations for support
- Coordinate actions for Carers and their loved ones within the Practice
- Ensure all Carers are identified, registered and supported by the Practice
- Provide information and resources to Carers
- Promote Carers awareness across the Practice Team
- Register you as a Carer
- Listen to your needs and views
- Ensuring that all staff understand your caring role
- Offer you flexible appointments to suit your caring needs
- Offer you priority Flu and COVID vaccinations and Health Checks
- Offer you support from the Pharmacy Team to make accessing prescriptions/medication easier
- Gain consent to share information and make referrals for support on your behalf
Further Information
Carers can get information, advice and support by contacting the Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777, lines are open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm or message via Text or WhatsApp on 07814678460.
You can also make contact using the following methods:
- Website: https://carershub.carersfederation.co.uk/
- Email: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk
Information and support for Carers provided by Nottingham City Council can be found at:
Support if you care or look after someone – Nottingham City Council or by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 0300.
