Carers
Are you a carer?
If you are providing help or support to a friend, neighbour, relative or partner who could not stay at home due to their sickness, age or disability, then you are a carer. You can register as a carer with the practice by completing the online form. Once you are registered as a carer you are entitled to a free yearly flu vaccination, free health check and the practice offers advice and support to carers. If you would like further information, please ask reception.
What about if I am a Young Carer?
A Young Carer is someone who is aged 18 or under who has to look after a family member due to a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem.
You are also entitled to help. Please ask reception for more information.
What other help am I entitled to?
The following links will take you to the NHS website page for Carers and also tips on how to look after your own wellbeing whilst caring for another person:
Merton IASS (Information Advice and Support Services)
Merton IASS (Information Advice and Support Services) provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion, the aim is to help parents/carers to make informed choices.