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

Our receptionist, Lesley Rapa, is our practice Carer's Champion.  She has a wealth of knowledge about resources available to our carers, to help support them in the invaluable work that they do.  Lesley will more than happy to speak/help you in any way she can.

Although carers and the organisations that support them have long been aware of the needs of carers, we know that bodies like the NHS and Local Authorities have let them down. Hence there is a new Carers Strategy that:-

• Identifies - getting carers to recognise themselves in that role and helping staff to spot carers
• Informs – giving carers information that is accurate, appropriate and up-to-date
• Involves– carers are consulted in a timely way , and their knowledge of the cared for person is treated with respect
• Supports – recognising that carers often need support long-term support

The strategy recognises the vital role carers play as our partners in care in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. More information about support for carers can be found on the Cardiff Healthboard Website:-

http://www.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/information-for-carers

Please also feel free to see our Carers information Board within the surgery waiting room for more information. 

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.org

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

• A guide to care and support

  Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.

• Caring for someone

  Advice on providing care, medicines etc.

• Care after hospital

  Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

• Support and benefits for carers
  

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

• Work and Disability
  

  Guidance, support and help with employment issues.

  Being a Young carer

  Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support

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 under-65s

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.

  Benefits for the over-65s

  Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.

• Carer's Assement
  

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• 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