Carers Support

If you are a carer for one of our patients (official or unofficial) and feel that the person you care for could become confused or distressed when receiving communication from the practice or our clinicians, please let us know.

If the person you care for has capacity to provide consent, we can add your contact details to their medical record to enable you to manage communication on their behalf.

If the person you care for does not have capacity to consent, please speak to us for further advice on how we can help.

Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) are the lead provider for carers services in Derbyshire. Commissioned by Derbyshire County Council and NHS to provide free support services for carers who look after a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction cannot cope without their help and support. They offer support to both those who care for an adult and Young Carers. For more information

Call 01773 833833

Visit www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Or email info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

There to make life better for carers

20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LX

t: 020 7378 4999

e: advice@carersuk.org

w: www.caresuk.org

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Caring for a parent

  Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home

• Telling people

  Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

• Housing and carers

  Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

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 person you care for
  

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to

• Death and benefits
  

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• Managing someone's legal affairs
  

  Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after

• 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

• Personal and household finance
  

  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers

• Social Fund
  

  The Government Social Fund can offer interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible

• Tax credits
  

  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible