Are you a carer?
Are you a carer or cared for? Do you care for someone who could not manage without you or are you someone that is cared for?
It is important that carers stay as fit and healthy as possible. We want to help carers however we can only do this if you let us know you are a carer and register yourself as a carer.
Under NHS regulations all GPs are required to compile a register of carers. This identifies carers and their needs so that support can be offered when needed if you care for a relative, friend or neighbour who is dependent on that help. The person being cared for may have a debilitating physical or mental illness or be in frail health and can be any age.
Register with us as a Carer
We may be able to help you and ensure that your own health needs are met in the most appropriate way. To do this please register with us as a carer by completing the form below or picking up a form at reception and completing it there.
Carers Coffee and Chat
Once speakers/organisations have been confirmed for the rest of 2025, we will add to the website or see our Facebook page for updates.
Location: Heath Hayes Health Centre
Come along and meet other Carers in a safe space and enjoy some free refreshments. Each month we will have guest speakers on a range of topics and there will an opportunity to speak to other healthcare professionals for carers advice and support. Once these speakers have been confirmed for 2025, we will add to this website or see our Facebook page for updates.
Annual Health Checks for Carers
We are now also carrying out free annual health checks for Carers. The check will include measuring your height, weight, BMI, blood pressure and heart rate and ask you some simple lifestyle questions. If eligible we can refer you into a healthy lifestyle services or signpost you to services/healthcare professionals that may be able to support you in your role as a Carer. If you are registered as a Carer, you will get an invite to a health check, or you can register your interest at reception. If you are not registered as a Carer, please speak to reception to be added to our Carers register.
Staffordshire Together for Carers Service
Staffordshire Together for Carers Service provide information, advice and a wide range of specialist support services designed to help adult and young Carers continue in their caring role for as long as they choose and reduce the impact the caring role can have on their own health and wellbeing.