Carers corner – Advice, Support and Opportunities for carers
Here at Lincoln House Surgery we recognise Carers take many forms and play a key role in supporting patients to manage their health and wellbeing. We are working to develop further and implement our carers strategy which focuses on:
Five Key Priority Areas
1 Improving identification and recognition.
2 Staff should be aware of carers and trained to engage with carers effectively.
3 Clear pathways to access support for carers and help in a crisis.
4 Carer involvement.
5 Ensure right signposting and or support is offered to young carers
Our Practice Carers Champion is , Lindsey O’Brien who is also our Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Local Support
Whatever your age If you look after a family member or friend, please visit Carers in Hertfordshire website for details of:
- Support and Advice for Unpaid Carers
- Carers Passport Discount Card
- Upcoming Events
NHS Guidance
Support and benefits for carers – Social care and support guide – NHS
If you are under 18 and look after someone who is ill, disabled or uses drugs or alcohol, then you are a young carer.
You are not alone. Register yourself online or download a form and drop it into the surgery.
The main focus of the service is to work with children, young people and their families to help find support locally to reduce the amount of caring young carers have to do.
If you are 16 to 25 years old and caring for someone, you are a Young Adult Carer.
This can be challenging for someone while working, studying and making big life decisions. Register online or download a form and drop into the surgery to find out more about the support available to you, including benefits, support, getting a break, events, new skill and hobbies.
Website: www.ycih.org
Telephone: 01992 58 69 69
In Case of Emergency Plan
Have you planned for the unexpected?
Should you become unwell or there is an emergency, how do you ensure the person you care for is looked after a short notice?
Register here
It is very important that you talk to the people you include on the form about what they might be able to do, and how their information will be stored. Keep a copy of the form where it can easily be found.
You can watch this short video to help you complete the form.
When I was taken to hospital after a bad car accident my ‘I am a Carer Card’ was found, the number called, and the plan activated. Without the card and plan no one would have known that my wife needed care.
Social Care and Support Guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.
