Carers

• Do you look after someone?
• Do they have a medical condition, mental health illness or drug/alcohol addiction?
• Would they struggle to cope without your support?

If yes – you are an unpaid carer!

• Identify and keep a register of carer
• Actively support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of all carers registered with our surgery
• Provide our staff with carer awareness training to enable them to support carers
• Make our services accessible to all carers
• Actively inform, involve and communicate with carers
• Promote a carer friendly culture

Firstly, tell our receptionist that you are an unpaid carer – they will note this on your patient record and can make a referral to Devon Carers on your behalf

We may be able to offer support such as:

• Longer appointment times for you to accompany the person you care for
• Offering you the opportunity to have a flu jab
• Signposting to local services to assist you
• Where appropriate, we will involve you in discussions around the persons care/treatment

We recommend that you register with Devon County Council-Devon Carers. This is a service delivered by Devon-based charity Westbank and is commissioned jointly by Devon County Council and NHS Devon.

Devon County Council-Devon Carers is a service which enables carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence; and to care safely, confidently and effectively. They provide carers with the information and advice they need in their caring role. They help carers find support in their community and from local community organisations. In everything they do they are led by carers, ensuring they have choice, control, and a voice as expert partners in care.

Register with Devon County Council-Devon Carers

• Register for support - Devon County Council-Devon Carers
• 03456 434 435

Or ask a member of our staff, who will be able to make a referral on your behalf.