Carers

You are a Carer if…

You look after someone who is ill, disabled, elderly or frail, and this person depends on you for their needs, care and support

The help and support you give is unpaid.

Many people are carers without even knowing it. Once you realise that you are a Carer you could get the support and information you are entitled to. This could include practical or emotional support, or help to claim suitable benefits.

We have a Carer’s Champion with in surgery who will be promoting Carer identification & support in the practice.

Carer’s Count – Information & Support for Carer’s in Kirklees

Caring for a person with Dementia Alzheimer’s Society – information about many aspects of caring for a person with dementia.

Connect to Support Help and advice groups, social outings and events – all for carers.

Care Counts – Need more help? Care Counts is a team of highly qualified, passionate and uniquely trained people with an extraordinary gift for providing an outstanding level of personal care and independent living in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Empowering individuals with the independence they need to enjoy the comfort of their own home, we aim to improve their lives and experience of everyday activities wherever possible.

NHS Choices Guide to Care & Support – This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carer’s and people who are planning for their future care needs