Havering Carers Support
Carers Wellbeing is important to us, here are some useful information. If you would like further support, please contact us at the surgery.
Flu Jabs for Carers
The seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and the person you care for from flu, and will prevent you being stopped from being able to care.
If you are caring for someone you may be concerned about how being ill will affect you as a carer and the person you are caring for.
Carers are eligible to receive the seasonal flu vaccine free each winter.
What is a Carer?
A carer is someone who provides a substantial amount of care to a person who has a physical illness, Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, physical disability, learning disability/Autism, Mental illness or Frail/Elderly
A carer can be an adult or a child, a parent, husband, wife, partner, other close relative, friend or neighbour and a carer may not necessarily live with the person they are caring for.
Who is a Carer?
A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who, because of age, physical or other disability, cannot manage at home without help. The type of care they provide may range from personal care such as toileting, washing and feeding to visiting shopping and housework. They can live in the same household or separate from the cared for person.
Practical tips for Carers
Practical tips for Carers
- Keep a folder with all useful telephone numbers, hospital appointments and letters, blood tests and results including leaflets and information sheets. This way its easy to go to one place for information and correct any over sights or answer queries.
- Before an appointment always take time with your cared for and write down question you may want to ask.
- If the person you care for is being discharged from hospital make sure you have all the information you need and any equipment in the home to make it easier for you all to cope. Make sure you are clear about any medication they are taking.
- Emergency out of hour’s contact numbers are useful should an emergency or distressing event occur.
- Ensure you know who to contact in an emergency it is always helpful to have a plan especially if you become ill or need to have an operation or simply just taking time out for yourself. The plan should include other friends and/or family who can take your place and support your cared for. The plan should have their names, relation to the cared for and contact numbers. Havering Carers’ Hub can help you develop a plan if you need more support contact us for more information. Tel: 01708 961111 or email: info@haveringcarershub.org.uk
Hospital Patients Advise PALS
Queen’s Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, Essex, RM7 0AG
T: 01708435454
E: PALS@bhrhospital.nhs.uk
W: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk
Hospitals
Barking Hospital
Upney Lane, Barking, Essex, IG11 9LX
T: 02089838000
W: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk
King George Hospital
Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Essex, IG3 8YB
T: 02089838000
W: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk
Romford Queens Hospital
Rom Valley Way, Romford, Essex, RM7 0AG
T: 01708435000