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Carers Information

Are you a carer?

If you look after someone or provide unpaid support to a relative or friend who could not manage without your help, then you are a CARER

The practice is keen identify carers so that we can ensure we can offer you support and flexibility when you are dealing with the Practice wherever possible.

If you are a carer, please let reception staff, or a Doctor or Nurse know

We can also ensure that you are put in touch with the carers association who can can offer you a Carer’s Asssessment and link you into advice and support that is available for you as a carer in our area

If you would like to go on the carers register please complete the Carers Referral form and e-mail to [email protected] for the attention of our carers champion Lois Burkill

For more information click the below link for your area

Wakefield –https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/health-care-and-advice/carers

Leeds – https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/

North Yorkshire – https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/carers

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