Carers

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know below – we may be able to help you.


Carers Wakefield

Telephone: 01924 305544

Website: carerswakefield.org.uk

Carers Wakefield & District’s priority is the safety of our carers and their loved ones therefore, due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus in the country, we have made the precautionary decision to suspend all non-essential face-to-face contact with carers. Support will continue to be given over the telephone, via our website and social media.

Any updates will appear on our website so please check for details or refer to current government guidance.


There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.


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 under-65s – Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
  • Benefits for the over-65s – Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
  • Carer’s Assessment – How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits.
  • Other benefits – Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring.

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone 0808 802 0202

Helpline Information

http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx

[email protected]

Office Hours

Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.


Please complete the form to let us know you are a carer.

Are You A Carer?

Do you look after a family member or friend who is unwell, disabled or frail? If so please complete this form. Once you are added to our list of carers we will know about your busy life as a carer, which can affect your health. We can also try and be flexible with appointments etc as we will know about your commitments.

Carer Details

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Address
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Details of Person Being Cared For

Name
Address
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Is the person you care for a patient at New Southgate Surgery?