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.
Talking to your GP | Carers UK
The Carers Champion at the Practice is: Rachael Ludlow
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: [email protected]
Information and support for Carers provided by Nottingham City Council can be found at: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/support-if-you-care-or-look-after-someone/ or by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 0300.
The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub
The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub can offer:
- information, advice and guidance
- signposting to other organisations
- access to carers groups and drop-ins
- free health and well-being memberships
- access to carers breaks
- free training and caring support
- ‘Carers Smart’ benefits and discounts
- carers grants
- peer support
call: 0115 824 8824 Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm You can speak to an experienced support worker who will provide a personalised service that meets your individual needs.
email: [email protected]
web: https://www.tuvida.org/nottinghamshirehub
Professionals referral form for the hub:
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?
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| Contact Carers Direct 0808 802 0202 Website Office Hours Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines. |
| 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 |