Surgery would like to know if you are a carer so we can support you further.
Please download and complete form and hand to reception
Carer registration form
There are thousands of people in Essex who provide care to their loved ones; be it looking after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental or physical illness, or who needs extra help as they grow older. For further information about Carers Week and for a range of resources available to carers visit https://www.carersweek.org/about-us/making-caring-visible
Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability |
A free online training package has been designed to help carers easily identify signs that someone may be unwell and to let them know what they should do next. The workshop is free and only for carers of someone who is over the age of 16. Please share across your channels as appropriate. |
Easy Read Application Form
For staff / services the day will provide some clear links to CQC Key Lines of Enquiry as below
Safe S2 / S4
Effective E2 / E3 / E5
Caring C1.2 / C1.5 / C2
Responsive R1.1 / R1.2
Well Led W3 / W4 / W5
There are limited spaces and places will be given on a first come first serve basis, so get your application in as soon as possible to save disappointment.
Please get in contact with Jenny jenny.peckham@essex.gov.uk or Charlotte charlotte.brotherwood@nhs.net with any queries.
Do you worry about what would happen to the person you look after if you were suddenly unable to continue your caring role???
The Carers Emergency Planning Service - can help
You would need to register for the scheme by completing the application form
Information and application form below or for more details contact 03330 135 1374
Carers Emergency Planning Service Info & Application
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
It's #CarersWeek and we're calling upon our carers in Essex to think about the fire safety of the family and friends you care for.
While popping in, take some time to test their smoke alarms and make sure their escape routes out of the house are clear
If they do not have at least one working smoke alarm per level of their home you can arrange a free home safety visit which will include the fitting of free smoke alarms if appropriate by calling 0300 303 0088 or visiting Essex Fire Service's website at www.essex-fire.gov.uk
Patient Leaflet
Connie has been collecting information and has made a digital document with useful links and websites
Carer Pack Website Links
Wednesday 13 March, it will be Young Carers Action Day - an annual awareness day for young and young adult carers. This year's theme is "Fair futures for young carers". The day will focus on building a more equal future for young carers and removing barriers that many of their peers do not face.
Visit the webpage which is full of support links and great advice
Action for Family Carers is an Essex charity, which for almost 30 years has been providing information and support to carers who have unpaid, caring responsibilities for others.
We are a Carers Trust Network Partner, Centre of Excellence and hold NCVO's PQASSO Level 3 Quality Mark. We provide information, befriending, counselling, volunteering opportunities and respite day care across the county,
working within schools and a variety of community settings.
Website : https://affc.org.uk/
Telephone: 0300 7 70 80 90
Support Online and Summer Events see link below
Action to Family Carer Support
Local Support for Carers from EPUT
While caring for someone can be rewarding, there may be times when you find yourself dealing with difficult and stressful situations. You may feel that you are alone and that no-one can help. You may have feelings of confusion, guilt, loss, frustration and even anger.
https://eput.nhs.uk/get-involved/support-for-carers/
Local Support Counselling
We offer a free, confidential counselling service where Adult Carers can receive individual counselling sessions from qualified counsellors in Essex.
Counselling is a confidential talking therapy which gives you the opportunity to talk about your concerns, and any emotional difficulties you are experiencing with a counsellor. Sessions take place in a quiet, undisturbed and safe setting and may help you explore your situation and see things more clearly and gain more understanding of yourself. Counselling can also provide extra support outside of your network of family and friends.
https://affc.org.uk/services/adult-carers/counselling
Looking after someone in your family can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult, and be especially hard for young people.
It may make things more difficult at school, mean you don't have time to go out with your friends, do homework, or do things you'd like to do.
There is help available for young carers. The council can help suggest things that will make things easier for you, and help you continue to help your family.
https://www.livingwellessex.org/looking-after-someone/do-you-look-after-someone/
https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/essex/young-carers-essex
Social care and support guide - National
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.