Carers Support

Support for family and friends carers at Newtons Practice

You may be caring for someone close to you who has a long-term condition, disability, frailty, memory loss or dementia, mental health issues, special educational needs, autism, a learning disability, or is affected by harmful drinking or drug use.

If you are a carer please let us know  so we can add you to our Newtons practice carers register. Susan Read  is our Care Coordinator at the practice and she is aware of local services that may be able to assist when either you, or the person you help to look after needs additional support or assistance. Please do get in touch with Susan Read if you require support or advice she can be contacted  01444 412280. Carers Support Information

Look at our Carers board in our reception area with information for Carers. We have more detailed information to specific caring roles available through the Carers Lead, or please see the key carers organisations below.

Carer Awareness is included in staff inductions, and staff training or information sessions once a year.  The person you are speaking with during an appointment or at the practice may ask you if you are caring for someone.  They can ask for the Carers Lead or other support to get in touch with you.

Further Support for Carers In West Sussex 

Carers Support West Sussex, information and advice, from benefits, contingency planning to your own wellbeing  https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/

The Carers Health Team, a great team, support for your health as https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/

Tu- Vida, respite and emergency respite for carers https://www.tuvida.org/carer-respite-west-sussex

Young Carers (people under 18 caring for someone else https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/young-carers/#young-carers-family-service-eligibility-criteria

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.

• Benefits for carers
  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
• Benefits for the person you care for
  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
• Death and benefits
  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
• Managing someone’s legal affairs
  Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
• Other benefits
  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
• Personal and household finance
  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
• Social fund
• Tax credits
  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible