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Are You a Carer?
Are you a carer or cared for? Do you care for someone who could not manage without you or are you someone that is cared for?
- It is important that carers stay as fit and healthy as possible. We want to help carers however we can only do this if you let us know you are a carer and register yourself as a carer using the Carer Registration Form (see below).
- Under NHS regulations all GPs are required to compile a register of carers. This identifies carers and their needs so that support can be offered when needed if you care for a relative, friend or neighbour who is dependent on that help. The person being cared for may be handicapped, have a debilitating physical or mental illness or be in frail health and can be any age.
Register with us as a Carer
We may be able to help you and ensure that your own health needs are met in the most appropriate way. To do this please register with us as a carer
- We have a specific member of staff who focuses on our Carer group - our Carer Champion - Julie Alexander who can provide help and further information about what registering as a carer is all about.
Support events
We also hold a variety of support events throughout the year supported by our Patient Group.
Please feel free to come along, share a cuppa and chat with other carers, along with members of our team including Social Prescribers and members of our Patient Group.
Next Event
You are invited to our pre-Christmas carers gathering
- Wednesday the 10th of December from 2pm to 4pm
- United Reformed Church, Oaklands Avenue, Brookmans Park AL9 7UW.
We would love to see you there
Local Support
Carers in Hertfordshire
Provide advice, information and support to unpaid carers – people looking after someone who is elderly, disabled, has a physical or mental illness, or misuses drugs or alcohol.
National Support
NHS
There is a wealth of information on NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links to the site that we hope you will find useful.
Finance and Law
Help to claim benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Carers UK
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.