Carers

Do you look after someone?
Are you a Carer?

“A Carer is someone who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage on their own due to illness, disability, frailty, physical impairment, mental ill health or substance misuse”.

Does this sound like you? If so, you are an unpaid Carer. Bro Pedr Medical Group is interested in identifying Carers, especially those people who may be caring without help or support. We know that Carers are often “hidden” looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day to day tasks and may not see themselves as a Carer.

We feel that caring for someone is an important and valuable role in the community, which is often a 24 hour job that can be very demanding and isolating for the Carer.

You can complete a referral form and return it to the surgery:
Ceredigion Carers Registration form

Carmarthenshire Carers Registration form

The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic

As you are probably aware the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of unpaid carers has been enormous, with many having lost access to all support, including day care services and family help. We now know that 81% of carers are providing an additional 10 hours per week care, with many of them juggling their caring role with their work responsibilities. The impact of this on carers mental and physical health has been extremely detrimental and, sadly, 44% of unpaid carers now report that they are at breaking point.

Why unpaid Carers are vital?

Unpaid Carers provide around 96% of the Care in the community and save the NHS in Wales over £8.1 billion each year. Bro Pedr Medical Group recognises that Carers contribute a significant saving to the NHS by looking after relatives, neighbours or friends who might otherwise have to go into long term care. Young Carers, under the age of 18 may be particularly vulnerable due to their inexperience and lack of life-skills. Young Adult Carers, between the ages of 18-25, can be the most hidden group of Carers in our society. Therefore, at Bro Pedr Medical Group we are committed to providing appropriate support and consideration to our patients who are Carers whatever their age.

Registering as a Carer

If you are a Carer, please contact us and let us know. Forms are also available from other voluntary organisations and on the County Council’s website.

Why should you register as a Carer with the surgery?

Registering as a Carer may help your health care team to:

Understand your caring responsibilities
Signpost you to information, help and support, either now or in the future
Share information about the person you care for (with appropriate written consent)
Offer you an annual flu jab (free)
Refer you to other services or organisations that might be able to help you
We aim to offer a flexible approach to consultations and to obtaining prescriptions if leaving a dependent person is difficult for you

Our Health Care Assistants Kelly Davies and Enfys Price are our Practice Carers Coordinators. You can speak to them by telephone or make an appointment for a chat in one of their clinics.

What is a Carer’s Needs Assessment?

As a Carer you are entitled to have a Carers Needs Assessment by Social Services. It is a chance to talk about your needs as a Carer and the possible ways help could be given. It also looks at the needs of the person you care for. This could be done separately, or together, depending on the situation. There is no charge for an assessment. Every Carer is entitled to an assessment; however it is not an assessment of your ability to provide care. When you register with us as a Carer, the practice will offer you the chance of a referral.

How to find out more information

The practice has a dedicated Carers noticeboard in the waiting room with information and news of local events. Information can also be found at:

Ceredigion