The Green House Surgery is working towards gaining Carer Friendly accreditation, and staff are undertaking carer awareness training.
We Care You Care guides for carers can be downloaded here or requested by contacting hello@wecareyoucare.info
Carers Support
Carer Friendly Practice
South Tees Carers Support Services
Identifying Carers
Did you know you are an informal/unpaid Carer if you are looking after a loved one who relies on your to provide:
- Practical support
- Help with medication
- Physical help
- Emotional support
- Personal care
- Help with finances
Please inform the Practice if you are an informal/unpaid Carer
Register a Carer
Are You A Carer?
If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you.
Carers UK
Here to make life better for carers
20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LQ
t: 020 7378 4999
w: www.carersuk
NHS Links
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.
- A guide to care and support
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.
- Caring for someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
- Care after hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
- Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
- Support and benefits for carers
Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
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Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support
Finance & Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
- Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
- Benefits for the under-65s
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.
- Carer's Assement
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
- 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