CARERS

We understand the contribution that Carers are making to the community and we would like to support patients who are Carers

If you are an unpaid Carer who looks after family, friend or a neighbour we would would like you to complete the form below and we can then add this to your record. We are here to support you and if you can only make appointments on certain days we will do all we can to give you an appointment on that day.

Download the Register a Carer form (DOCX, 16KB)

There are organisations available to support you if you are an unpaid Carer or know someone who is.

1. Carers Trust www.carers.org
2. Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk
3. Information For Carers - Carers UK www.carersuk.org

We have a Carers Champion at the practice, Mel Armstrong who is responsible for keeping staff and patients up to date with all services and support available.

Please find further information to support Carers in our Carers Information Booklet (PDF, 920KB)

EWS Carers Noticeboard_SWE_BB_Oct2024.docx

Please see document above for further information for Carers. Thank you

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Newsletter - Please click below to see more information for unpaid Carers

Carers Noticeboard Nov2024.docx

Carers’ Rights Day (21 November 2024) is a national campaign that aims to raise awareness of what rights carers have and signpost to information and guidance.

Essex County Council will be sharing communications over our social media platforms to reach as many carers as possible to help raise awareness of carers rights.

The council has produced a series of information videos to help carers understand their rights. Full link:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL09tfL-IkZRmCa7Pu2QpnxqJGCAryzW1N

Information is also available on Essex website on carers rights: Carers' rights | Essex County Council

A call to action for our partners across Essex: Please share these communications within your networks to help raise awareness for carers on their rights and support available to them. 

To find out more how carers are supported in Essex, visit – www.essex.gov.uk/carers.

Essex County Council also have resources and tools available for professionals which provide information on the new carers model and the support available to carers. I have attached a digital copy of the Essex Carers Map and a Think Carers Guide. You can also watch a webinar produced by ECC and our Carer support organisations for Carers Week which is aimed at professionals to give more information on the support offer to carers. Here is the link to the webinar - https://youtu.be/84-XB5Rq7kc?si=pUX1EXkojC5k89Ex

Many thanks

Carers Map.pdf

Think Carers Guide.pdf

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Carers Noticeboard Dec2024.docx

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