At Primary Care Knowsley, we recognise the vital role that carers play in supporting family, friends, and loved ones.
A carer is anyone, of any age, who provides unpaid support to someone who could not manage without their help. This might be due to illness, disability, mental ill health, or substance misuse. Parents of children with disabilities or long-term conditions are also carers.
🧑🤝🧑 Identifying carers
- Many people don’t see themselves as carers, but identifying your role helps us support you.
- You can let us know you are a carer by speaking to our team or completing a carer registration form at reception.
- Once identified, your records will be updated so our staff know to offer you appropriate help and signposting.
💡 Support we can offer
- Referral for a Carer’s Assessment with Adult Social Care
- Information and advice from our Carers’ Champion at the practice
- Signposting to local services such as the Knowsley Carers Hub
- Links to national support organisations including Carers UK and Carers Trust
🌐 Useful resources
- Knowsley Carers Hub
- Carers UK
- Carers Trust
- Knowsley Council – Support for Carers
- Age UK
✨ If you look after someone, please let us know. By identifying yourself as a carer, we can help connect you to the support and services available to you.