Carers

Are you a carer?

Carers are people who, without payment, provide help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who cannot manage on their own due to physical or mental illness, disability, substance misuse or frailty brought on by old age. Caring roles can include administering medication, lifting and handling, personal or emotional care. Current estimates are that 10% of people are carers and often go overlooked. Did you know you may be entitled to an assessment of needs from Social Services and that you may be entitled to benefits or allowances?

We are trying to improve our support for carers - please let us know if you are a carer and pick up a carer's pack from the practice.