Supporting Carers Posted or Updated on 13 Apr 2022

Do you look after someone who is ill, frail, disabled or mentally ill? If so, you are a carer.

We are interested in identifying carers, especially those people who may be caring without help or support. We know that carers are often “hidden” looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day to day tasks and may not see themselves as a carer.

If you are a Carer please let a Receptionist or your doctor know so that we can update our records and help you to find any appropriate help you might need.

Supporting Carers in Essex is working with The Hollies Surgery to identify and support unpaid carers like yourself.

We passionately believe:

“To care safely and maintain their own physical and mental health and well-being, carers need information, support, respect and recognition from the professionals with whom they are in contact. Improved support for the person being cared for can make the carer’s role more manageable.”

How we can help:

You can be assigned your own Support worker who, if you wish, will visit you at home to offer:

• Practical Support – including information on finance / legal matters, local services, how to access grant funding and get a break
• Health and Wellbeing – peer support groups, counselling, emotional support, yearly flu jab
• Support at Difficult Times – when the person you care for goes into hospital, support for when the cared-for is approaching the end of life, respite breaks

How to access help:

• come and see us in The Hollies Surgery Reception – every Friday 10 – 12, no appointment necessary (come for a chat or have a Carers Consult in private)
• Phone us (we're very friendly) on: 0300 770 80 90
• Visit our website: www.carersinessex.org.uk and fill in an online referral form