Fearnhead Cross & Longford Street Surgeries
Fearnhead Cross Medical Practice, 25 Fearnhead Cross, Warrington, WA2 0HD. Tel: 01925 847000 Fax: 01925 818650
Longford Street Surgery, Longford Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7QZ. Tel: 01925 255600 Fax: 01925 634954
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Carers
Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you
There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- Telling people
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
- Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
- Care Services and Care homes
Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need extra support? Are you aware of care home options?
Contact Carers Direct
- Telephone
- 0300 123 1053
- Helpline Information
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/helplines-and-forums/
- Get email help
- Webchat
- Get help through webchat
- Office Hours
- Helpline and webchat open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm and weekends, 11am to 4pm
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
- Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
- Benefits for the person you care for
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
- Help for young carers
Advice for young carers aged 13-19 and the suppport available to them
- Personal Budgets
- Tax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible