Carers Support

Do you look after someone who cannot manage without your support?

The surgery would like to know if you are a carer so we can support you further.

Please download and complete form below 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 helpful information, advice, links and much more click on the link below

Carers Booklet 2024

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

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

Local Help for young people looking after someone

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

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

NHS Social Care & Support Guide

NHS Support & Benefits for Carers

Carers UK