Welcome to our digital carers board. Here you will find information on carers events, our monthly newsletter along with important guidance and support.

Am I A Carer?

A carer is someone who helps a person with an illness, disability, mental health issue, or addiction. You might help with housework, talking to others, money, or personal care.

Carers can be any age and usually do not get paid, but you may get some support like Carer’s Allowance.

Registering as a carer means the doctor’s surgery can offer you extra help, such as access to vaccines.

Register as a carer

It may be beneficial to register yourself as a carer at the surgery.

If the GP/surgery staff are aware that you are a carer, it can help them to provide tailored support to your needs when you visit. Carers are entitled to certain vaccinations that you may not otherwise be able to access without carer status. Having these vaccinations help protect you and the person you care for.

Once you have registered as a carer at your GP surgery, we strongly recommend you also register with the Birmingham Carers Hub for further support.

Getting Support

Every carer’s situation is different, so the kind of support you may need can vary. There’s help available both at the GP surgery and in the wider community through the Birmingham Carers Hub.

Our Social Prescribing and Care Coordinator teams are here to support your wellbeing, social, and medical needs. The help they are able offer will depend on your circumstances.

To find out more about these teams, click the link below.

We have created a directory of useful and important links and contacts for carers. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend our digital resource directory.

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