
Scots Gap Surgery, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4EG

Scots Gap 01670 774 216
Stamfordham 01661 886 203
Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring and Carers Northumberland can be contacted on 0844 800 7354
Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
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Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home
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Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
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Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
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Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
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Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
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Benefits for the person you care for
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
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How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
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Managing someone's legal affairs
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
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Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
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Personal and household finance
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
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Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
Contact Carers Direct
Telephone
0808 802 0202
Helpline Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Office Hours
Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends.
Calls are free from UK landlines.