Carers

Are you caring for someone who has a long term health condition?

If so, please let us know. We may be able to give you important help and advice. Caring may affect your own health and treatment.

The practice has a lead worker for carers. Please ask if you would like to talk to our Carers Lead.

When you tell us that you are caring for someone we will add your details to our Carer’s register so that practice staff are aware you are a carer. We will not share this knowledge with anyone else without your permission.

We will try to help you if your caring responsibilities mean that you have difficulties attending appointments. You are also eligible for a free annual influenza vaccination.

As a carer you will be entitled to a Social Services Carers Assessment. The assessment gives you advice and information and may help you to get practical help with caring if you wish.

Contact the Social Services Department where the cared for person lives to ask for an assessment. This is a free service.

If the cared for person lives in Poole contact:
01202 633902 – Social Services Help Desk

If the cared for person lives in Bournemouth contact:
01202 454979 – Care Direct

Free, confidential advice for carers contact:
0808 802 02 02 – NHS Carers Direct

Benefits advice for Carers / Cared for person contact:
0800 991 234 – Aged 60+

0800 055 6688 – Under 60

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