We are proud to announce we are a Northamptonshire Carers Accredited practice. 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.

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.

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 help us develop the services we offer to carers and those being cared for
• Have access to our in practice Surgery Carers Champion
• Can be referred to Northamptonshire Carers for support and advice

Being an unpaid carer can affect your own health and lead to social isolation.

If nobody knows you are a Carer it will be harder to get the support you need.

Let us know that you’re a carer so they can support you better.

Northamptonshire Carers