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Carers

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. 
 

Carers support

Online Carers Group  - the group meet online normally the first Thursday of each month, to share information, advice and 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  : 
Telephone 0300 0200 002   Email:  carerssupportpembs@ctcww.org.uk 
Online Services – Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales

Ceredigion - Carers and Community Support Team 
Telephone 01545 574 200  Email  clic@cerdigion.gov.uk
Online Support for Carers - Ceredigion County Council

Carmarthenshire Carers Information and Support Service 
Telephone 0333 1211 332   Email carersincarms@adferiad.org
Online Carmarthenshire Carers Information & Support Service

Hywel Dda University Health Board    Carers information - Hywel Dda University Health Board

 

Further support and information can be found on the following links: 

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.

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 The Young Carers Service is run by Action for Children supporting Young Carers from 8-25 and provides:

  • School support
  • 1:1 support
  • Support Groups A break from caring
  • Peer support

Telephone: 01437 633488     Online - Pembrokeshire Young Carers Service – Action for Children (afcwestwales.co.uk)

Ceredigion   The Young Carers Service is run by Credu - Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers, supporting Young Carers under 18 and provides:

  • 1:1 support
  • School support and drop-ins
  • Young Carers groups and activities
  • Trips and residentials
  • Family days
  • Peer support

Telephone: 03330 143377
Email: ceredigion@credu.cymru    Online   Young Carers Area | Ceredigion Carers

Carmarthenshire     Carmarthenshire Carers Educational Years (CEY) Service (ages 5-18) and Young Adult Carers (YAC) Service (ages 16 – 25)

  • Peer support groups (youth clubs and kids clubs)
  • Respite day trips and residentials
  • 1:2:1 support
  • Confidence and skills building workshops

Telephone: 0300 0200 002    Online Young Adult Carers and Young Carers Services – Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales

 

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