Are you caring for someone?
Do you look after someone who is ill, frail, disabled or mentally ill?
Our practice is interested in identifying carers, especially those people who may be caring without help or support
We know that carers are often ‘hidden’ looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day to day tasks and may not see themselves as a carer.
A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help.
This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems.
It is important that you let us know if you are a carer as we can offer personalised support for you as well as our patients receiving care. All carers will be offered an annual health check, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations and a referral to Sunderland Carers for support and advice.
The Sunderland Carers Centre website has a huge amount of information on it and can be accessed below.
Do you look after someone who has been diagnosed with dementia?
The Sunderland Essence service supports people with a mild to moderate dementia and their carers. Based at Doxford park the service works across the whole of the city and offers a range of services.
See Essence Service website for help and support.
Are you a young carer?
A young carer is somebody aged 5 to 25 years old who lives in a household with somebody who has a long term illness, mental health illness, disability or addiction that impacts upon that young person.
Although you may not think of yourself as a carer, it is important that you can access any help you need.
We are particularly keen to support young carers and hope you will let us know about your role. You can do this by telling our reception team, doctor or nurse that you are a young carer.
There is a special website for young carers in Sunderland, packed full of useful information and support – click on the link below: