Carers Advice - PHGH Doctors

If you are please let us know at phgh@nhs.net

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Caring for a parentWatch this video on: caring for a parent at home
Telling peopleCaring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
Taking a breakCaring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
Housing and carersDo you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

Benefits for carersDirecting carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
Benefits for the person you care forAdvice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
Death and benefitsHow your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
Managing someone’s legal affairsAdvice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
Other benefitsAdvice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
Personal and household financeAdvice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
Social fund
Tax creditsInformation on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible