Supporting GP Surgeries to Identify and Support Carers in Northamptonshire

Our Commitment To Carers

Northamptonshire Carers has been collaborating with GP practices for over a decade with a clear aim is to ensure; Carers are identified early and supported appropriately. Through referrals from surgeries, thousands of Carers have accessed our wide range of services, many of who may never have known about us otherwise.

Why Supporting Carers Matters

According to a Carers trust survey, supported Carers are less likely to visit the GP for stress or anxiety related to their caring responsibilities. By identifying and supporting Carers, GP practices can significantly enhance both Carer wellbeing and patient outcomes.

 

Our Support For Carers

Carers can benefit from :

• One-to-one assessments and support
• Peer support groups and befriending
• Carers choir and social activities
• Specialist groups for those caring for individuals with COPD, heart failure, and dementia, often with clinical input available on-site
• Partnership work with Memory Hubs

 

Some groups require a clinical referral while others are open to all. Please scroll down the page to see our Contact Details.

GP Accreditation

We offer a a structured accreditation framework for GP practices to recognise and enhance their support for Carers.

Objectives of the Scheme

Improve identification and support of Carers

Recognise good practice across GP teams

Provide a developmental framework for ongoing improvements

Align with national standards and future GP contract requirements

Level Of Accreditation

Bronze	Entry level evidence, signed off internally.
Silver	External panel review
Gold	Enhanced commitment to carer support
Gold Plus	Excellence in carers service

We currently have 2 surgeries, Long Buckby and Parkland, who hold Gold Plus accreditation.

How We Support GP Practices

• In person or online workshops and training
• Presentations at protected learning time (PLT) and patient participation group (PPG)
• Online ongoing resources and professional guidance please note that PLT sessions are country wide so advanced notice is required for bookings.

A Shared Vision

Why This Matters Over 6000 people become Carers every day. Their health often suffers and many do not seek help. GPs are uniquely positioned to identify and support Carers throughout their journey -- turning practices into hubs of partnerships and wellbeing.

Get Involved

• Email [email protected]

• Phone 01933 677907 (Option 1) or 07540 669732

• Visit    www.northamptonshire-carers.org