Carers

Are you a Carer?

A carer is someone looking after a friend or a relative of any age who through an illness, disability or addiction, is unable to manage without help

Why should I identify myself as a carer at the surgery?

So that we can help and support you.

When can I identify myself as a carer?

At any time when you are in the surgery, just tell the doctor, nurse or health visitor, send an email to Cropredy.surgery@nhs.net or if you prefer, contact the local carers? centre at the address below:

North & West Carers Centre
27 Horse Fair
Banbury OX16 1UE
08457/125546 or 01295/264545
carers@ccnwoxon.org.uk

Oxfordshire Carers Support Service for carers of adults with mental health needs
Manzil Resource Centre
Manzil Way
Oxford OX4 1XE
01865/455877
oxfordcarers@rethink.org

Who should I contact in an emergency, say, if I am unexpectedly admitted to hospital?

If you register with Emergency Carer Support they will help you to manage for the first few days until alternative carer support can be found. The service is currently provided by A4e call on 01865/374430 or email oxfordilsenquiries@a4e.co.uk

Who will see the surgery record?

The GPs, Nurses and practice staff who keep the records but we may also let the hospital know if you are admitted.

Where else will this information be used?

We may use anonymous data to help plan further services for carers.