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.
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.
You can be added to our Practice Carers Register and we can then give you further information and support.
A Carers Champion is a Staff member at the Practice who supports Carers.
The Carers Champions at The Family Medical Centre are: Elizabeth Pain and Janet Abbey
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.
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/p/Carers-Federation-100070128947899
X (Formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/carersfednews?lang=en
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-carers-federation/
Action for Carers – offer a combination of support groups, one to one support and events for carers via zoom. Join Action for Carers’ coffee, chat and support group for all carers.
Young Carers
Join the young Carers Transitions Project – one to one mentoring support and access to life-skills group workshops for young carers aged 15-19.
Email: [email protected]
Childline – offers useful advice on seeking out support for young carers.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to or malformation of the areas of the brain that control motor function during fetal development. Children with CP often have coexisting conditions, which are health conditions that a person has in addition to cerebral palsy. These other conditions may be the result of having cerebral palsy or an unrelated, but common co-occurrence.
Dementia Care
Do you look after someone with Dementia? The Radford Care Group offers a programme of special support sessions for carers of people with dementia.
Their free programs offer guidance, support and an improved understanding of all aspects of dementia in a relaxed setting.
All enquiries: 0115 978 6133
Email: [email protected]