Caring For Carers

If your surgery know you are a carer, they can help you.

It’s a great idea to register as a carer at your GPs. If your doctor knows you are a carer, she can ask you about any physical or mental health issues you may have because of caring. And the practice can try to be more flexible in terms of finding you appointments, etc.

If your doctor and surgery know you are a carer they can:

• support you with any physical health issues related to your caring role, like tiredness
• make you aware of the carer’s flu jab each year and arrange for you to have the Covid vaccine as well.
• talk to you about your mental health and the impact of your caring role
• provide you with general information and advice
• refer you to helpful organisations and services that can improve your caring situation
• give you flexible appointments at times that suit you
• refer you for a Carer’s Break payment if your caring role is impacting your health, potentially meaning you can take a break.

Speak to your GP – they can help you in your caring role.