PLEASE NOTE: From 1 November 2023, we will no longer be accepting repeat prescriptions over the telephone. This is to increase safety around ordering prescriptions and reduce any chance of errors from occurring.

Carers

Carers provide help and support to a partner, relative, child, friend or neighbour who could not manage without your help due to physical or mental illness, disability, frailty, life-limiting illness or addiction.

Carers can be any age and background.

Your GP is there to help you. Speak to the reception staff and identify yourself as a Carer or discuss it with your doctor or nurse.

Once practice staff know you are a Carer they may be able to offer you further assistance, such as free flu vaccinations, a general health check and information on events and additional support.

What is a young carer?

  • A young Carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps to look after a relative who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem
  • Someone who does jobs around the home such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed or move around
  • Someone who helps someone deal with their feelings

The difference between a young Carer and other young people is that a young Carer is responsible for the care of a member of their family in a way other young people are not.

Ask at reception for a copy of the “Carers Guide” leaflet or click the link below.

HOW TO GET HELP IN LOOKING AFTER SOMEONE – Carers Guide

Walsall Carers Centre (PDF, 1.51MB)