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The Green House Surgery is the first GP surgery in South Tees to achieve Carer Friendly GP status. The initiative is funded by the local authorities and the NHS Integrated Care Board and is part of the overarching ‘Carers Strategy for South Tees’. Working in partnership with Susan Lee, Primary Care Co-ordinator from Teesside Mind, the surgery is leading the way for other local GP practices to follow suit.
Click on the link for further information.
Carer Friendly Accreditation
Please click on link to view our Carer Friendly Declaration
The Green House Surgery Carer Friendly Declaration.pdf
We Care You Care guides for carers can be downloaded here or requested by contacting hello@wecareyoucare.info
If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you.
Here to make life better for carers
20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LQ
t: 020 7378 4999
w: www.carersuk
Please click on the link below to access the latest 'We Care You Care' e-bulletin, which contains some very useful information.
https://mailchi.mp/3bb89a509ce9/latest-news-how-and-where-to-access-support-17986998?e=702e742ad1
Identifying Carers
Did you know you are an informal/unpaid Carer if you are looking after a loved one who relies on you to provide:
Please inform the Practice if you are an informal/unpaid Carer
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
Benefits for the over-65sAdvice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their 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
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.
Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support