Carers

Support for Carers at Frome Medical Practice

Do you look after a family member, partner, or friend who needs help because of illness, disability, mental health, or drug/alcohol use?

You might be a carer without even realising it - even children and young people can be carers.

At Frome Medical Practice, we offer support for unpaid carers. 

How to Join the Carers List

You can let us know you're a carer in any of the following ways:

• By filling in this online form
• By speaking to any member of staff
• By letting us know when you register with the practice

You don't have to be a registered as a patient at Frome Medical Practice to be added to our carers list:

• If you are a patient at another GP practice but care for someone at Frome Medical Practice, you can join the list
• If you are a Frome patient and care for someone at another GP practice, you can join the list

Why Join the Carers List

Letting us know you are a carer means we can make sure you get access to help that is available.

Once you're on our carers list, our Carers Champion will send you information about:

• Local support groups
• Services for carers

As a listed carer at Frome Medical Practice, you may also get:

• Free NHS vaccinations
• Free NHS health checks
• Bookings at times that better suit your caring responsibilities, when available

If the person you care for gives permission, we can also discuss their medical care with you.