Are You a Carer?

  • A carer is someone who provides regular, unpaid help to another person due to illness, disability, or their age. This ranges from helping with daily tasks and medication to providing practical or emotional support.
  • Letting us know that you are a carer allows us to look after your health needs, too.
  • When we know you are a carer, we can offer you a free health assessment, an annual flu vaccine, and be more flexible with appointments where possible.
  • Let us know about your caring role by contacting reception.

If you are a carer, please fill out the following form.

Register as a carer

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What Happens Next?

If you regularly help a friend, neighbour, or family member, you may be in a caring role. To register as a carer with us, all you need to do is inform our reception team.

Carers can be any age. It is important to let us know if you are under 18 and in a caring role. Once you are registered, we will add a secure note to your medical record.

This makes sure our whole team is aware of your role and can provide the right support. We can also help connect you to expert services, such as a formal Carer's Assessment with the
council or local support organisations.

 

Further Information

For more detailed information on the help, financial benefits, and other support available to carers, please visit the official NHS website.

Local Support

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a charity that helps people with cancer and other serious illnesses, along with their families.

Visit the Rennie Grove website

Carers in Herts

This local group helps and supports people who take care of others. They provide advice and information.

Visit the Carers in Herts website

Youth Talk

Youth Talk helps and supports young people in St Albans.

Visit the Youth Talk website

National Support

Carers UK

Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.

Visit the Carers UK website

Carers Trust

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.

Visit the Carers Trust website

NHS Resources

Your Guide to Care and Support

If you take care of someone who is ill or has a disability, whether they are young or old, you are a carer. You can also learn more about Carers' Breaks and Respite Care, and Giving Someone Power of Attorney.

Social care and support guide - NHS