ARE YOU A CARER?

“A carer is someone who, without payment, provides support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help.”

Here at Great Staughton Surgery we want to offer extra support to all of our patients who help to look after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill or disabled.  There is a special area of the notice board in Reception that has advice aimed at carers and there are also leaflets next to it that may be of interest.

We are not talking about paid carers but people who give up their time willingly to do what they can for a loved one.  It has been noticed that carers often neglect their own health whilst they are looking after somebody else, so we will do everything we can to offer you appointments that fit in with your caring role.  We can also put you in touch with other organisations which may be able to help.

In order to help us do this we need to know who you are.  So next time you are in the surgery just give your name to one of our Receptionists and they will put you in touch with either Claire or Ros who will have an informal chat with you to find out your concerns and how we may be able to help.

You can also have a formal assessment undertaken by experts outside the surgery.  This is a great opportunity to reflect on your caring role and be signposted for support and information relevant to you as an individual.