Information for Carers
Information for Carers
Information for Carers
Click here to Register a Carer
Please call the practice for further information and details
Am I a Carer?
You’re probably a carer if all of the following apply:
- you do things like helping someone to wash, dress and eat; taking them to regular appointments, doing their shopping or keeping them company
- you aren’t paid to look after the person you’re caring for
- you spend a lot of time caring for the person - there’s no legal definition of this, but it could mean anything from a few hours a day, to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- you may or may not live with the person you’re caring for
If you're a young carer (under 24) you can get local and online support from the Carers Trust.
If you're a parent carer of a child under 18 with complex needs, NHS Choices has information about your rights and the support you can get.
Carer's Assessment
If you're an unpaid carer you can ask for a carer’s assessment with the Adult Social Care Team at Buckinghamshire Council.
The purpose of a carer’s assessment is to discuss with social services the help you need with caring, together with help to maintain your own health and balance caring with your life, work and family commitments. It is an opportunity to make sure that your needs are understood and for you to talk about the help you need.
The assessment is free and confidential. It is not dependent on whether the person you care for receives any support from social services. You do not have to be living with the person you care for to receive an assessment, nor do you have to be the sole carer.
You also have the right to an assessment if you are planning to provide care in the near future – for example, for someone being discharged from hospital with ongoing care needs.
CLICK HERE to complete an online form to request support
If you'd prefer to talk to someone:
Email: ascfirstresponse@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Call: 01296 383 204
Benefits for Carers
As a carer, you may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with the costs. These include:
- Carer's Allowance
- Carer's Credit
- Carer Premium
- Disability Living Allowance for children
Please click here for further information.
Buckinghamshire Care Services Directory
CLICK HERE for information on care providers & care homes in Bucks
Young Carers Bucks - click here
Carers UK
We’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
If you're new to caring, we want to make sure you get the right support from the start.
We work with local authorities and other organisations to improve services for carers throughout the UK.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Carers Bucks
Carers Bucks is an independent charity established in 2004 to support the wellbeing of unpaid carers in Buckinghamshire.
We support carers of all ages and in different caring roles, including young carers, parents of children with a physical or learning disability, older carers, carers from the black and minority ethnic community and those looking after someone with a mental health condition, including depression.
Click here to access the website.
Please contact us at The Hall Practice if you would like us to make a referral on your behalf.
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers.
We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
Telephone: 0300 772 9600
Website: https://carers.org/