It is important to identify patients who are carers or who are being cared for so that the practice can give them relevant support.
You can use the Carer Questionnaire form to notify us of your Carer status or pop into reception to pick up a Carer form.
Carer Questionnaire
Carer Support
Do you regularly look after a spouse, partner, parent, relative or friend who needs support because of a disability, health condition, mental illness, addiction or dementia? Is this care unpaid? If this sounds like you, then you are a carer.
If you would like further support, you can be referred to our Social Prescribing Team at the practice. Please speak to any staff member to be referred to our Social Prescribing Team. Please see the link for more information on Social Prescribers or see their Carers Brochure (DOCX, 271KB).
Mind offers a Carer Support and Dementia Advice Service you can self-refer to mind using the link below.
Mind Referral Form
Who can get help from our Carer Support Service?
Our service is available to:
- Adults aged 18+ and caring for another adult
- Young Carers aged 16+ caring for an adult, and likely to continue their caring role when they reach 18
- Living in Hampshire or caring for somebody who does
You can self-refer to the service and we also accept referrals from all other health and social care professionals including your GP.
How to get in touch
Phone: 01264 332297 (choose option 3)
Email us: enquiries@andovermind.org.uk
Write to us: Andover Mind, Westbrook Close, South Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2BN
Website: www.andovermind.org.uk