Are you a Carer?
A Carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or addiction cannot cope without their support. You are a Young Carer if you do this role and are under 18 years of age.
Please let the practice know if you are a carer so you can be added to our carers register. This register is used for things such as flu season, where we offer all our registered carers a free flu vaccination. If you are looking after someone, we would like you to let us know so we can provide the support and information you might need. A Carers Champion is a staff member at the practice who supports carers.
The Carers Champion at the Practice is: Oliver Cobbin
Carers can get information, advice and support by contacting the Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777, lines are open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm or message via Text or WhatsApp on 07814678460.
You can also make contact using the following methods:
Website: https://carershub.carersfederation.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Information and support for Carers provided by Nottingham City Council can be found at:
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/support-if-you-care-or-look-after-someone/ or by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 0300.
Carers Emergency Card
An emergency card for carers identifies you as a carer in the event of an emergency.
The card does not give any personal information, but provides a phone number anyone can call.
Staff answering the phone will take any action you have agreed with us like:
- contact family/friends to let them know there is an emergency
- visit the person you care for and arrange emergency help.
Why do I need an emergency card?
In the event of an emergency you will have:
- emergency cover 24 hours a day
- peace of mind that in the event of an emergency the person you care for will be looked after.
Who can apply for a card?
You can apply for an emergency card if you are:
- a carer
- a cared for person living in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham City) and over 18 years-old.
How do I apply for a card?
Apply Online: Carers Emergency Card Application
Telephone: 0300 500 80 80
Help in a crisis
The Crisis Prevention Scheme provides care at home for the person you care for if you can’t do so due to an unforeseen crisis. The service is available to adult carers (over 18) who are caring for an adult who lives in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city residents).
Some examples of crisis situations where the scheme could provide support include:
- your admission into hospital
- you need to attend an unplanned medical appointment
- a family emergency, including if another family member becomes seriously ill
- the funeral of a close relative or friend
- a significant risk to your employment on a particular occasion.
Care and support will be provided until alternative arrangements can be made for the person you usually care for or you are able to return to caring. There is no charge for the service.
How do I access crisis prevention?
The Crisis Prevention Scheme is available across all districts and is provided by the Home First Response Service provider. To arrange for this service, you will need to contact the Customer Service Centre on: 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/service.page?id=W6m-1_lecnI
Care4me
Care4me is a scheme that provides a range of services with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of carers and those for whom they care. This scheme is coordinated by Gedling Homes in partnership with Nottingham North and East Clinical Commissioning Group, the Carers Federation and other partners.
The services we offer broadly fall into one of five categories. Health & wellbeing support; social inclusion; practical support; home modifications and access support.
We have information on local health walks and exercise classes in Gedling if you would like to become more active. Or if you are a man aged 60+ you might be interested in the Men in Sheds drop-in sessions to work on your carpentry skills over a cuppa. Perhaps you would like to become more IT literate so you can order shopping or do banking online? If so we have a tutor who provides regular beginners IT classes.
If you or the person you care for has a long term health condition such as stroke, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or heart problems, there are classes that can help. We also have home exercise booklets, information re falls prevention and can provide manual handling training to help prevent injury.
The Young Person’s Positive Moves programme is available for 8-15 year olds who are inactive and have conditions such as autism or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Finally we have a limited budget to adapt your home to meet your needs depending on the outcome of an occupational therapist’s referral.
To enable you to access these services we can provide transport and respite care (we can arrange to have a qualified care provider look after the person you care for). For more information about care4me please contact Karen Archer at Gedling Homes on 0115 9051519 or [email protected]
For information about Carer Support Groups:
