Carer Support

Are you a Carer?

If you are looking after someone who couldn’t cope without your help, we really would like you to let us know, so that we can ensure you receive all the support and information we can give. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. You are a Young Carer if you are under 18 in this role.

You can be added to the practice ‘carer register’ and gain access to information and support. This includes access to a named Carer Champion. A Carer Champion is a staff member at your practice who support carers. Claire is the Practice’s Carer Champion at St George’s.

As a Carer, you are entitled to an annual flu vaccine, a health check and can request a Carers Assessment.

Ask in your GP practice for more information.

Non-urgent advice: The Carers Hub Service

The Carers Federation, Carers Hub Service (CHS) is a free and confidential service that supports unpaid carers living in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire. It provides carers with an opportunity to meet other carers through support groups, helping them to reduce isolation and loneliness and to access the help and support they need.
Contact details for The Carers Hub Service are below:

Address: The Carers Hub Service, 21-23 Pelham Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 1AP

Telephone: 0808 802 1777

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday

Information and support for carers (provided by Nottinghamshire County Council) can be found by clicking here

Alternatively they can be reached by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 0300 500 8080.