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Stanhope Surgery
What support can we offer to those registered as carers?
- Carers café's, coffee mornings
- Signposting and referring to relevant organisations such as Carers In Herts, Adult Care Services, Citizens Advice etc.
- Offering reasonable adjustments - e.g working to accommodate appointment times to suit
- Social prescribers are available to support in a more holistic way
- Free flu vaccination as part of the national flu campaign
- Annual carers health checks
- Providing carers packs which contains helpful information such as leaflets and booklets to support carers
- Offering advice on safer lifting and other aspects of providing care such as medication
- Discussing with carers what they would like the practice to do in the event of the carer or the person they care for having a medical or other emergency.
Carers in Hertfordshire
Carers in Hertfordshire exists to support people in their caring role. All their services are free.
Telephone: 01992 58 69 69
Crossroads Care Hertfordshire North
Crossroads Care Hertfordshire North is a registered charity providing both practical and emotional support to Carers and the people they care for.
Telephone: 020 8905 1158
Musical Herts, Hoddesdon
Community Music Group
For people with dementia and their carers.
The weekly sessions offer an opportunity for people to make music in a friendly and welcoming environment and explore their creativity.
Telephone: 07521 248 091