A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without support. The care they give is unpaid, they can be living with or apart from the person that they care for.
Carers Corner
What is a Carer?
Are you a Carer?
If you think you are a Carer please let us know as we may be able to offer you help, advice and give support. Please contact reception and they will arrange for a registration form to sent to you or you can click on the link to inform your Carers Lead.
Know Your Rights
What rights do carers have?
Caring can be all-consuming and it can be difficult to see what support you are legally entitled to as an unpaid carer.
Please find advice here from Carers UK.
How Can We Support You
- Flexible appointment times to fit with your caring responsibilities.
- Annual Free influenza vaccinations, regardless of your age.
- Assistance with online services.
- Annual carers Welfare Check.
- Referrals to carers' services for more specialised information, advice and support.
- Information on Carer Events happening in your area.
Register with us as an Unpaid Carer
To register with us as a unpaid carer, please complete the following form and return to the Practice.
If you are unsure about registering or have any queries, please contact our Carers Lead.
Unpaid Carers Registration Form
Contact our Carers Lead
If you would like any support or information, please call Reception who will pass your call onto our Carers Lead, Clare.
Organisations and Support
Social Care and Support Guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support -
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide
BCP Carer Support
BCP Carer Support assists family/unpaid carers looking after someone who would not be able to manage without their help in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.
When you sign up to the Carers' Service you'll receive a welcome pack including:
- information about a fantastic range of local events for carers
- a carers discount card off local services and suppliers
And details on how to access:
- carers respite breaks
- an emergency back-up scheme for carers
Carers Support Dorset
Carers Support Dorset have a range of services that can be tailored to fit your needs as a carer including a phone line, regular training opportunities, events, a befriending service and specific support for young carers.
They offer:
- Phoneline
- Here to talk
- Regular newslettters
- Training
- Dorset Carers card
- Events
- Information Hub
- Young carers support
Young Carers
MYTIME Young Carers
MYTIME is a charity which provides young carers aged 5 to 18 years with the support, friendship and opportunities that every child deserves.
The Honeypot Children's Charity
Honeypot is the only UK charity to provide a consistent level of support for young carers in the 5-12 age range.
Each year, they aim to offer places to over 2,500 young carers and vulnerable children across the UK through residential breaks, and a wide range of services to meet changing young carers needs.
Carers UK
Carers UK's mission is to make life better for carers. They provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services.
The Leonardo Trust
The Leonardo Trust is an independent charity set up in 2001 to help people in Dorset who are voluntary carers for sick or disabled relatives or friends.
Help & Care
Help & Care have been working across South-Central England for nearly 40 years, promoting dignity and independence for people from all walks of life.
They are particularly focused on providing support to people living with a long-term health condition, carers and those who are isolated or housebound. They understand that each individual has different needs, so they work closely with people to understand what really matters for them and to help them lead independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible.
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