Are you a Carer?
If you are a nominated Carer for a patient who is unable to contact the Practice directly, please make yourself known to a Patient Services Advisor who will provide a pro-forma for you to complete to enable us to flag your information on the said patients medical record. This will enable us to liaise openly with yourself and provide you with access to other agencies on behalf of the patient you care for. For example, occupational and social services.
You can complete our Online Registration Form above, or you can Print the form to complete and hand into the Practice.
***We are currently running a 'Carers Review Clinic'*** Caring for Carers!
Do you care for or look after someone?
- The demands of being a carer can affect a person’s quality of life, including their health.
- We try to identify carers and support them in their role by providing an annual health care review to ensure that health needs are being addressed
- Conact reception on 028 9331 5805 to arrange an appointment
Local Support Group Carrickfergus – Contact Lyn Campbell to find out more on:
Tel: 028 9043 9843
Email: [email protected]
The group meets as follows:
Carrickfergus – 1st Tuesday of every month at 10:00am in the Miskimmon Suite, Old Town Hall, Antrim Street, Carrickfergus. The Groups meet every month except July and August.
Useful Contacts for Local Support
Carers UK - Northern Ireland
- www.carersuk.org
- Telephone: 028 9043 9843
- Email: [email protected]
Young Carers - Northern Ireland
- www.nidirect.gov.uk/young-carers
- Telephone: 028 9046 0500
Crossroads: Caring for Carers - Northern Ireland
- www.crossroadscare.co.uk/
- Telephone: 028 9189 4455
- Email: [email protected]
Belfast Carers Centre - Northern Ireland
- www.carers-centre.org
- Telephone: 028 9073 0173
- Email: [email protected]
Family Support NI - Northern Ireland
- www.familysupportni.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0845 600 6483