Support for Carers

Support for Carers

Caring for a loved one can be a fulfilling and generous thing to do but it invariably takes a toll on your physical and emotional wellbeing.

With dedicated services available to adult and child carers, your practice team can help you to access the support you need as you care for a loved one.

Carers

Local Services

East Cheshire carers hub:
www.ncompassnorthwest.co.uk/services/carers-support/carers-hub-cheshire-east

Young carers support:
www.livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/845

Parent carers support:
www.livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/842

National Services

www.carersuk.org/home
www.carers.org
www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/helping-a-loved-one
www.alzheimers.org.uk/im-caring-someone-dementia

Looking after medicines

Advice for carers:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/practical-tips-if-you-care-for-someone/medicines-tips-for-carers