Old Bridge Surgery

Carers

If you care for, or help someone with an illness or disability, whether this is a partner, friend, other relation or even a neighbour then YOU ARE A CARER.

Here at Old Bridge Surgery, we pride ourselves on providing the best possible support for our patients who care for somebody else as well as those individuals in their care.

NHS UK provide a wealth of information on carers and caring. Below are some links we hope you will find useful:

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone: 0808 802 0202

Line are open 08:00 to 21:00 Monday to Friday and 11:00 to 16:00 at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Email: [email protected]

Age UK – Support for carers

Caring for an older person can be a rewarding but challenging job. Our local Age UKs offer much-needed practical and emotional support to unpaid carers and provide opportunities for respite from caring duties.

Support for carers | Age UK

Other Support

Cornwall Carer’s Service offer friendly information and support for carers in and around Cornwall. Please click here for more information on the service that they provide.

Date published: 20th July, 2017
Date last updated: 23rd February, 2024