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purge11 » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:51 pm
ladybird wrote:Sorry Purge, but the title isn't clear. Are we talking about what surgeries should offer carers in regards to our own health and needs, or in relation to our caree? Or both?
Hello Ladybird,
I guess I should have made it clear from the start.
Anyway I think the main point is "identifying carers" within the realm of
1) Are there any carer leads or those that deal with carers at the surgery (depending on resources and staff)
2) Do they keep a carers register?
3) Do they have leaflets regarding carers or a carers notice board (especially up to date)
4) If they have a Participation group, do they have a carer on board?
5) Who do they refer carers to?
6) Do they have a carers policy anywhere?
7) Whats the status regarding carers health checks e.g. physical and mental.
I doubt I ll bombard the surgeries, but when I started some research 2 years ago, most practice managers were willing to chat. I also checked a few things with RCGP, regarding GP carer champions, but it seems that campaign ended March 2015.
Anyway, its always good to ask fellow carers for their views. Anyone else would like to add anything?