Carers Advice

Carers MK – How We Can Help Leaflet

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know via the online form below – we may be able to help you.

A carer is someone who provides care for a relative, friend or neighbour. The care can be of a personal or domestic nature, or maybe monitoring and prompting to ensure the “cared for” comes to no harm. Some carers have a substantial responsibility and as a result may neglect their own health and become every tired and as a consequence put their caring role at risk.

At the Medical Centre we try to know who our carers are, so we can offer them advice, support and encouragement.

Register a Carer Form

It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and the help that is available. If you are a carer please complete this form.

CARER DETAILS

Date of Birth
Email
Address

DETAILS OF PERSON BEING CARED FOR

Name
Date of Birth
Address
What is your relationship to the person being cared for? *
Consent

Once our patients are noted as carers they will be offered support. 

All carers will be invited in annually by letter, in the month of their birthday, but appointments can be made at other times if required. For more information call Jay McIntosh on 01908 619919. 

A useful and informative website to visit is Carers MK – http://www.carersmiltonkeynes.org/

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.or

Buckinghamshire Care Services Directory

Click here for a copy of the directory

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone 0808 802 0202

Helpline Information http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx

Email: [email protected]

Hours Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends.

Calls are free from UK landlines.

NHS Links

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

  • Caring for a parent
    Watch this video on caring for a parent at home
  • Telling people
    Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
  • Taking a break
    Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
  • Housing and carers
    Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.