Are you a carer?
If you are a carer you can be added to your GP’s practice ‘carers register’ and gain access to information and support. This includes access to a named Carer Champion at your surgery.
A Carer Champion is a staff member at your practice who support carers.
As a Carer, you are entitled to an annual flu vaccine, a health check and can request a Carers Assessment.
Ask in your GP practice for more information and to be added to their Carers Register.
The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub
The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub can offer:
- information, advice and guidance
- signposting to other organisations
- access to carers groups and drop-ins
- free health and well-being memberships
- access to carers breaks
- free training and caring support
- ‘Carers Smart’ benefits and discounts
- carers grants
- peer support
call: 0115 824 8824 Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm You can speak to an experienced support worker who will provide a personalised service that meets your individual needs.
email: [email protected]
web: https://www.tuvida.org/nottinghamshirehub
Professionals referral form for the hub:
There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- Caring for a parent
Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home - Telling people
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you. - Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite. - Housing and carers
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
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| Contact Carers Direct 0808 802 0202 Website Office Hours Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines. |
| Benefits for carers Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role Benefits for the person you care for Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to Death and benefits How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits Managing someone’s legal affairs Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after 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 Personal and household finance Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers Social fund Tax credits Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible |