We know that many of our patients are looking after someone at home who is elderly or has a long term illness or disability.

We are keen to make sure that you, the carers, are getting all the support you need. If you would like the practice to know that you are a Carer please tell the receptionists so that we can put you on our carers register and give you further information.

Caring Carers and Long Term Conditions

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• Can I pick up a prescription for someone else?
• What is NHS continuing healthcare?
• How do I register as disabled?
• Will the NHS pay for my long-term care?
• What is NHS-funded nursing care?
• How will my eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare be assessed?
• What happens after my assessment for NHS continuing healthcare?
• What if I’m not eligible for NHS continuing healthcare?
• When will my needs for NHS continuing healthcare be reviewed?
• Can I speak to a GP about someone else’s health?

More About: Caring, Carers and Long-Term Conditions

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