{"id":511,"date":"2026-07-26T20:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T19:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/a84604\/?page_id=511"},"modified":"2026-07-26T20:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T19:36:59","slug":"carers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/a84604\/carers\/","title":{"rendered":"Carers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Are you a carer?<\/h3>\n<p>If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/a84604\/contact-the-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link-id=\"231618\" data-use-default-display=\"false\" data-use-default-title=\"false\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-bs-original-title=\"please let us know\">please let us know<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; we may be able to help.\u00a0\u00a0This could be simply by trying to fit appointments around your day or referring you to local services.\u00a0 Carers Northumberland organise local events and can offer lots of advice and support.\u00a0 They can be contacted on 01670 320025 or have a look at their website:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/carersnorthumberland.org.uk\">www.carersnorthumberland.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>NHS Links<\/h3>\n<p>There is a wealth of information on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/Pages\/CarersDirectHome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NHS Choices<\/a>\u00a0about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/video\/pages\/medialibrary.aspx?Page=1&amp;Filter=&amp;Id={6F24B98E-41DC-499F-B97C-0A2C688F5100}&amp;Tag=Carers&amp;Title=NHS+VIDEOS+|+Caring+for+a+parent+at+home&amp;Uri=video\/2009\/November\/Pages\/Caringforaparentathome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caring for a parent<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/CarersDirect\/yourself\/relationships\/Pages\/telling-friends.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Telling people<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you&#8217;re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/CarersDirect\/yourself\/timeoff\/Pages\/Overview.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taking a break<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it&#8217;s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/CarersDirect\/guide\/practicalsupport\/Pages\/Housing.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Housing and carers<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">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?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Finance &amp; Law<\/h3>\n<p>Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/carersbenefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits for carers<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/disabilitybenefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits for the person you care for<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/deathandbenefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Death and benefits<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/legal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Managing someone&#8217;s legal affairs<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/otherbenefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Other benefits<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Personal and household finance<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/socialfund\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/carersdirect\/moneyandlegal\/taxcredits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tax credits<\/a>\n<p class=\"description\">Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a carer? 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