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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 give you further information and support.
The Carers Champion at the Practice is Roberta.
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:
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.
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 give you further information and support.
The Carers Champion at the Practice is Roberta.
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:
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.
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- Work and Disability
Guidance, support and help with employment issues. - Being a Young carer
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support. - A guide to care and support
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs. - Caring for someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc. - Care after hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital. - Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care. - Support and benefits for carers
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
- 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. - Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role. - Benefits for the under-65s
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to. - Benefits for the over-65s
Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness. - Carer’s Assessment
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits.
Contact Carers Direct
- Telephone: 0808 802 0202
- Helpline Information: Social care and support guide – NHS
- Email: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
- Office Hours: Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.