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We would like your views about the Practice. We are asking if patients would like to give their email address so we can contact you every now and again to ask some questions. Your contact details will only be used for this purpose and will be kept safely.

If you would like to be involved please print and complete this form and return to reception at any site.

We are sad to announce that Dr Jason Shirley-Mansell will be leaving us at the beginning of December for pastures new. We would like to thank him for all his hard work and we wish him every success in his new post.

All 3 sites will be closed on Thursday 19th December from 12 till 2pm. If you need to contact a doctor urgently during this time please telephone 01276 670056

From 15th January 2020, our Heatherside site will be open on a Wednesday afternoon until 6pm on a temporary basis

Carers: Who cares?

WHO CARES?

Does someone at home or in the neighbourhood depend on you to help with tasks of everyday living?

Perhaps you care for someone in the family or a friend.

Telling your G.P can help them to support you

YOU ARE IMPORTANT TOO

Click on the link below to find out more about the support available for carers in Surrey and to register as a carer

http://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/

Content Supplied by NHS Choices

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Caring for a parent
Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home
Telling people
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.
Taking a break
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.
Housing and carers
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?

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone: 0808 802 0202
Helpline Information: http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx
Email: 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.

Carers support groups

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
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
Death and benefits
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
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
Other benefits
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
Personal and household finance
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
Social fund
Tax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible

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