Are you a carer?
"Being a carer should be worn as a badge of honour. We save the government money and care for someone we love." Victor.
"It's about love and duty" Elaine.
Do you look after your husband, wife, parent, child or neighbour? Caring is often something we do for our loved ones, without thinking about it and without realising we are a carer.
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who look after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give can be unpaid or they receive carers allowance.
Caring can be very rewarding, but without support it can also have a negative impact on a person’s own health and wellbeing, their finances, and social opportunities. It is important to know what support is available to you from us as your GP surgery.
We hold a Carers Event on the First Wednesday of each month between 12:30 - 2:00pm at the surgery. Tea /Coffee and cakes are provided. Everyone is welcome.
Chrissi Twitchen is our Carers Support lead and she is supported by the care coordinators - Karen & Jo
