If you provide regular, unpaid help for a relative or a friend who has additional needs as a result of disability, physical or mental illness, ageing or substance misuse then you are a Carer, and we would like to support you.
You don’t have to be getting Carer’s Allowance to be a ‘Carer’ and you don’t have to be doing a certain number of hours or performing personal care.
At Park Campus Surgery we recognise that caring for a friend or relative can be a rewarding experience, but it can also leave you tired and stressed. Caring may also affect your own health. Many people struggle alone, unaware of services available.
Please let us know
Around 150 of our patients are Carers but many still need to let us know.
Telling us about your situation will help us to support you better:
- You will be offered an annual flu vaccination.
- A note will be added to your record so practice staff are aware someone depends on you.
- This can help us better understand the condition of the person you care for and protect them if you became unwell.
- It will help us to look out for the warning signs of illnesses that are common among Carers, such as back pain, depression, high blood pressure etc.
- We aim to be flexible to fit appointments around your caring duties or provide joint appointments for you and the person you look after.
Northamptonshire Carers
With your agreement we can put you in touch with the local charity Northamptonshire Carers who offer advice, support and FREE services such as:
- Gym sessions
- Carers sitting service
- Suffolk holiday chalets
- Trips & lunchbreaks
- Reiki and relaxation
- Regular telephone support
- One-to-one peer support
- Access to the Emergency Care Service
- Carers Assessment (your legal entitlement)
- Dementia Care Advice Service
If you would prefer you can contact them directly on 01933 677 907 or visit their websites:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/northamptonshire.carers
Twitter: twitter.com/NorthantsCarers
Website: www.northamptonshire-carers.org
Email: carers@northamptonshire-carers.org
Please also see the ‘do you care for someone?’ leaflet for more information on Northamptonshire Carers.
Young Carers
Young carers help look after someone, usually a family member, with a long-term illness or disability. The Young Carers Service assess a family on an individual basis and offers one-to-one support, social activities, groups, advocacy and family support (such as signposting to relevant agencies).
Telephone: 01933 677837
Website: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/carers
Email: YoungCarersTeam@northamptonshire-carers.org
Carers UK
No matter how complicated your query or your experience, Carers UK makes sure you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
NHS.UK
More information can be found on the NHS website.
