We are proud to announce we are a Northamptonshire Carers Accredited practice at Silver level. Our staff work closely with Northamptonshire Carers to support patients registered with us who are a carer.
If you provide regular, unpaid help for a relative or a friend who has additional needs as a result of disability, physical or mental illness, ageing or substance misuse then you are a Carer, and we would like to support you.
You don’t have to be getting Carer’s Allowance to be a ‘Carer’ and you don’t have to be doing a certain number of hours or performing personal care.
At Moulton Surgery we recognise that caring for a friend or relative can be a rewarding experience, but it can also leave you tired and stressed. Caring may also affect your own health. Many people struggle alone, unaware of services available.
Please let us know
Around 150 of our patients are Carers but many still need to let us know.
Telling us about your situation will help us to support you better:
- You will be offered an annual flu vaccination.
- A note will be added to your record so practice staff are aware someone depends on you.
- This can help us better understand the condition of the person you care for and protect them if you became unwell.
- It will help us to look out for the warning signs of illnesses that are common among Carers, such as back pain, depression, high blood pressure etc.
- We aim to be flexible to fit appointments around your caring duties or provide joint appointments for you and the person you look after.
- Are eligible for carers wellbeing checks
- Will be invited to carers events we are hold
- Can get the support of our in Surgery Carers Champion
- May be invited to take part in research studies specifically looking at the great work carers do
- Can be referred to Northamptonshire Carers for support and advice
To let us know you are a carer please click here or contact our carers champion on 01604 644126 option 3.