Are you a Carer?

Are you a Carer?

If you are a carer for a friend, relative or neighbour who is unable to cope without help please identify yourself as such to the Surgery.  As a practice we would like to offer support to you as the carer, as we recognise that carers do not always prioritise their own needs.

CarersTrust4All

If you have not already done so we would encourage you to register with CarersTrust4All who can provide support, guidance, further information and signposting to other organisations.  The help they are able to offer ranges greatly from helping to organise help at home, to providing short trips away and day trips out, to advice in the home or by telephone, or even just receiving their newsletter. 

If you would like more details please ask at reception, or alternatively click HERE to visit their website, or telephone them on 01432 663057 or 03333231990 Option 1, then option 7.

Ledbury Carers Support Group

CarersTrust4All run a Carers Support Group in Ledbury which meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Leadon Bank.  If you would like to learn more, or to join the group, please contact CarersTrust4All Support for more information.

My Ageing Parent Website

My Ageing Parent is a website designed specifically for people who care for an elderly friend, relative or neighbour.   The website has a huge breadth of information including: advice on keeping fit and healthy, using technology, legal and financial issues, care accommodation, funding and much more.  It also has a lot of useful medical information regarding certain conditions such as Arthritis and Dementia.   Please click the link below to be taken directly to the My Ageing Parent website:

My Ageing Parent

Dementia Poster 2015

Parent Carer Support Group Leaflet February2015

Useful Contacts