Layer Road Surgery Carer’s Guide You are a carer if your life is affected by the need to provide help and support to another person because of their frailty, illness or disability. You may have decided to become a carer but most people find themselves in the caring role without realising it. Your GP Care Advisor can advise you on the support available for carers and the person being cared for regarding benefits, equipment and aids to maximise independence, statutory and voluntary services. Please phone the surgery on 01206 546494 or ask at Reception if you would like to arrange an appointment with a Care Advisor. As a carer you are entitled to a Carer’s Assessment carried out by Social Care. They will carry out the assessment over the telephone, and if necessary will arrange a home visit to discuss the help they can provide for you and the person you care for. The Carer’s Assessment will be completed in confidence and without any commitment on your part to accept any services offered. Support from Social Care can include respite care, day care (for the cared for person), emergency carer’s support (if the carer is taken into hospital suddenly and there is no one to step into the carer’s role). Contact Social Care on 0345 603 7630 to book a Carer’s Assessment or their Carer’s Hotline on 01245 434375. www.essex.gov.uk It is important you look after your own health, which is sometimes easy to overlook when you are busy caring for someone else. Please speak to one of the GP’s or Practice Nurse if you feel your role as a Carer is putting a strain on your physical or emotional wellbeing. As a carer you are entitled to a free annual Flu vaccination from the Surgery. Other useful Agencies and phone numbers include: Age UK 01206 368420 01245 346106 (information and advice line) 0800 169 6565 Essex Carers Support For information and advocacy 01255 474410
Layer Road Surgery Carer’s Guide You are a carer if your life is affected by the need to provide help and support to another person because of their frailty, illness or disability. You may have decided to become a carer but most people find themselves in the caring role without realising it. Your GP Care Advisor can advise you on the support available for carers and the person being cared for regarding benefits, equipment and aids to maximise independence, statutory and voluntary services. Please phone the surgery on 01206 546494 or ask at Reception if you would like to arrange an appointment with a Care Advisor. As a carer you are entitled to a Carer’s Assessment carried out by Social Care. They will carry out the assessment over the telephone, and if necessary will arrange a home visit to discuss the help they can provide for you and the person you care for. The Carer’s Assessment will be completed in confidence and without any commitment on your part to accept any services offered. Support from Social Care can include respite care, day care (for the cared for person), emergency carer’s support (if the carer is taken into hospital suddenly and there is no one to step into the carer’s role). Contact Social Care on 0345 603 7630 to book a Carer’s Assessment or their Carer’s Hotline on 01245 434375. www.essex.gov.uk It is important you look after your own health, which is sometimes easy to overlook when you are busy caring for someone else. Please speak to one of the GP’s or Practice Nurse if you feel your role as a Carer is putting a strain on your physical or emotional wellbeing. As a carer you are entitled to a free annual Flu vaccination from the Surgery. Other useful Agencies and phone numbers include: Age UK 01206 368420 01245 346106 (information and advice line) 0800 169 6565 Essex Carers Support For information and advocacy 01255 474410