TG Medical Centre is a carers-aware practice. If you are a carer for someone in your personal life, please inform the surgery as it will improve the service we can offer to you and the person you look after.
Benefits of being registered as a carer at TG include:
There is a wealth of information on the NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful:
Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
Carers support groups
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
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There is an important update regarding the transition of Primary Care Medical services at TG Medical Centre.
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Flu outbreakPosted on 09-1-2018
Please read this important announcement regarding the flu virus.
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Congratulations to Dr. Whittingham-Jones who was given time at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to make a presentation about the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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