Are you registered as a Carer with your practice?
You probably are a carer if you’re looking after someone regularly (including your spouse or a family member) because they’re ill or disabled.
In some situations, social care and support is provided by the NHS instead of your local council. In these instances it’s usually free and not means tested.
It includes:
- up to 6 weeks of care after illness or hospital discharge, known as reablement (this service can also be provided by local councils)
- care if you have complex and serious health conditions (NHS continuing healthcare)
Newhall Surgery’s Carers Pledge and Promise
Carers Promise
At Newhall Surgery, we recognise the vital role carers play in supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients. We are committed to working with you, respecting your knowledge, and supporting you in your caring role.
Our promise to carers is to:
- Respect and value you as an essential part of the care team.
- Listen to you and involve you in decisions about the person you care for, with their consent.
- Provide clear and timely information to help you support your loved one.
- Support your own health and wellbeing by offering guidance, advice, and signposting to relevant services.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of both you and the person you care for.
- Be responsive to your needs and offer flexible appointments where possible.
- Help you access practical support and resources available within the NHS and the local community.
Thank you for the invaluable support you provide. We are here to work with you every step of the way.
If you are a carer and would like support, please let us know.
Derbyshire Support
Swadlincote Carers Support Group
Carer’s Rights Day “Know your rights, use your rights” by Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service (DAACSS)
This year, Carer’s Rights Day will be taking place on
DATE – Thursday 20 November 2025
TIME – See Event Schedule
VENUE – See Event Schedule
For immediate support, Carer’s can contact the free helpline service on 01773 833 833, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Event Schedule
Derbyshire Carers
SAVE THE DATE – 11 December 2025
Carer’s Celebration at the Crooked Spire in Chesterfield!
From 11.00am
The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ
Carer’s coming together to celebrate the incredible work across Derbyshire. More details will be available in due course.
For a full list of activities see their webpage and a list of local support groups.
Derbyshire All-Age Carers Support Service (DAACSS)
Website: https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/daacss
Email: info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Tel: 01773 833 833
How to access carer services
Derbyshire Carers – What’s On
Carers in Derbyshire
If you’ve just become a carer, or had an increase in your caring responsibilities, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to getting help and support.
Website
www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk
Adult Care Services – Derbyshire County Council
Derbyshire County Council want to help you stay independent for as long as possible. They can give you information and advice about support and services in your local community.
Website
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health
Carers’ Breaks and Respite Care
Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down. There are lots of respite care options available.
Website
Carers’ breaks and respite care – Social care and support guide
Health Watch Derbyshire
Local and national support services and information for carers in Derbyshire.
Phone
01773 880786
Website
Healthwatch Derbyshire
Email
enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
National Support
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.org
Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website
Care homes – Social care and support guide
Social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Practical tips if you care for someone
Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines.
Young Carers
If you’re a young carer, friends and relatives are often the first people to turn to for help with problems. Talking things through with them can be really helpful.
If you find it hard to talk to others, try to write your thoughts in a diary, poem or letter first. This can help to make sense of your thoughts and how you feel, before getting help.
Meet other young carers
Meeting up with other young carers is a great way to make new friends, have some fun and share some of your worries with people in similar situations to your own.
Young carers projects can help you have a break from home, plus meeting other young carers can help you to relax. Young carers projects may offer evening clubs, weekends away, days out and even holidays, as well as friendly advice and information for you and for your family.
The Children’s Society can help you find a young carer group in your local area. They also run the Young Carers Festival.
Sense run online and in-person activities for young carers under 18.
The Children’s Society
The Children’s Society has developed a range of guidance and information for helping health professionals identify and support young carers.
Website
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
Carer’s Trust
offers information and advice for young carers, and runs local support services.
Website
https://carers.org/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer
Sidekick
by Action for Children is a text message and email support service for young carers.
Website
https://sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Citizens Advice
has information on money, benefits and your rights.
Website
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Carers Direct
For advice and support with caring issues over the phone, call the Carers Direct helpline on 0300 123 1053.
National Careers Service
has a helpline, webchat and email service about education and careers for teenagers. Support is also available up to the age of 25 for those who have learning difficulties or disabilities.
Website
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/