Do you voluntarily look after someone who is ill, frail or has a chronic condition, a physical disability, a learning difficulty, a mental health problem or substance misuse? If so, you are are a Carer and we would like to support you.
The Practice is proactive in identifying voluntary Carers who are registered at with the Practice especially those people who may be caring without help or support. If you are a voluntary Carer, please ask at Reception for a Carer's Referral Form which you can complete to let us know about your caring responsibilities.
This information will be added to your computer record so that all clinicians at the Practice who are in contact with you are aware that you are a Carer.
Online Carers Group - the group meet online normally the first Thursday of each month, to share information, advice & offer each other support. This group is hosted by Julie Campbell, Community Connector. If you would like more information on the group please contact Melanie Stark at Newport Surgery by emailing enquiries.PreseliPractice@wales.nhs.uk marking for Melanie's attention, or Telephone 01239 820397
Support Services
Pembrokeshire : Carers Support Pembrokeshire : 0300 0200 002 Email: carerssupportpembs@ctcww.org.uk
online www.ctcww.org.uk/services/carers-support-pembrokeshire
Ceredigion 01545 574000 Email clic@ceredigion.gov.uk
online www.ceredigion.gobr.uk - search for "Carers Assessment"
Carmarthen 0300 333 2222 Email iaa@deltawellbeing.org.uk
online www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales - search for "Carers Assessment"
Carers UK have helpful tips on their website - Your health and wellbeing | Carers UK
If you would like to receive a call from one of their trained volunteers, please send an email to membership@carersuk.org.
Bro Cerwyn Carers Support Group - for family & friends of people with mental illness. Every Thursday between 3pm &4pm
Contact Rachael Bird for information: 07970 435 965 Email: rachael.bird@hafal.org
Please use the links below for further useful information for Carers, including Carers Needs Assessments
Carmarthenshire Support for carers (gov.wales)
Ceredigion Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers - Ceredigion County Council
Pembrokeshire County Council Support from Social Care - Assessments - Pembrokeshire County Council
Young Carers
Pembrokeshire Young Carers Service – Action for Children (afcwestwales.co.uk)
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