Carers Support
Are You a Carer?
Did you know Leicestershire County Council offer grants for carers? You can see if you are eligible or apply for a grant using the link below.
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?
If you wish to register yourself as a carer and inform your practice please complete this letter and return it to the practice.
If you would like to register as a carer with your GP surgery please download the letter below and send it in to us, alternatively we keep Carers Identification Form in Reception.
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Website: www.supportforcarers.org
VASL describe a carer as someone who looks after a family member, friend or neighbour, with that person relying on their care. This can be full-time care to a few hours a week.
Although caring can be very rewarding, it may also be isolating, emotionally draining, financially debilitating and impact on your own health
Support for carers offer advice support and information to carers in many ways including support through a telephone helpline and carer support groups. They recognise the valuable role carers have and the importance of ensuring they are well supported.
Please see below the link for Support for Carers Newsletter, Poster and Leaflet. These are also placed around the practice.
Finance and Law
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
- Tax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
