Carers

Caring for Carers

Do you provide unpaid support to a relative, partner, friend or neighbour who is ill, frail or disabled, or who has a mental health or substance misuse problem? If yes, then this makes you a carer. Please register your carer status with the receptionists who will book an appointment for you to see the Healthcare Assistant. She will check that you are up to date with all of your screenings, and will provide you with information and support regarding your caring role.

Did you know that the practice aims to support carers by:

• Providing information and local authority resources and contact points; 
• Supporting carers with suitable appointment flexibility and understanding;  
• Caring for the carer to enable them to maximise their own health and needs by providing health checks, annual flu vaccinations and advice; and by 
• Arranging to deliver prescriptions.

We have a carers' display in the practice waiting room. Come and have a look the next time you visit or why not view a copy of the GP Carers Pack here on our website. You will find useful information on all aspects of caring such as how to take a break, benefits and allowances and how to plan for an emergency. We would also like to draw your attention to a service launched locally in Bedfordshire.

The numbers below can also provide you with information, support and advice on your caring role.

Carers in Bedfordshire  
Tel: 01234 214914 
Website: www.carersinbeds.co.uk 

Central Bedfordshire Council
Tel: 0300 300 8036.
Email: carers@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Parent Partnership Service
The Central Bedfordshire Parent Partnership Service supports parents & carers of children with special educational needs; it provides free, confidential and impartial information; and information regarding parents’ rights and responsibilities. Visit the Parent Partnership Service Website.

For further information, follow the links to:

www.saga.co.uk/health/carers

www.nhs.uk/carersdirect 

www.myageingparent.com