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Carers Champion

Cwm Gwyrdd Medical Centre is participating in the Carer’s Champion Project.
The aim of this scheme is to identify carers and publicise their needs and rights and to raise
awareness of carer issues and signpost patients to relevant agencies of help and support.
 

What can the surgery do?

Our nominated Carer’s Champion in our surgery is Bethan Williams with support from Lisa
Lawrence, they can signpost carers to relevant help agencies.

Patients can register at the surgery for their details to be highlighted onto their medical
records.
 

What is a Carer?

A carer is someone who supports a family member, partner or friend who otherwise may not
manage because of their disability, fragility or illness and needs help to manage on their own
and who could also be experiencing mental distress and they are effected by substance
misuse or have substantial responsibility caring for a sibling.

You do not have to live with that person or you don’t have to be the only carer involved in
that person’s life.

Carers are people of all ages including young people.

Some carer’s are classed as “Invisible Carers” thus not being recognised by society –
therefore do not access any of the services available.
 

Examples of a Carer

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• A mother or father looking after their child with a disability.

• A son or daughter looking after their elderly parents.

• A husband looking after their partner who has a terminal illness.

• A young carer helping to care for her brother, sister or parents who have learning disabilities.

A Carer's role

• Help with official documentation.

• Help with personal care.

• Cooking and Cleaning.

• Assist with mobility.

• Help with medication.

• Collect benefits and pay bills.

• Listen to problems.

• Keep them company.