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Carers
Are you a carer?
If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.
Complete our carer registration form
One in five households in the UK contains an unpaid carer, an older person caring for a partner or relative or a child caring for a disabled parent. Being a carer can have an impact on your own life, and it is important that you let your GP know.
Howell Surgery may be able to offer support and information to you if you are an unpaid carer, as well as offer you free flu jabs. Find out how we can help.
Local Support
Help at the surgery?
Evening appointments for carers
It may be more convenient for you to attend an evening appointment to see the doctor – or to bring the person you care for to a later appointment. Extended hours appointments are available on Monday until 7.15pm at Horsmonden Surgery and on Wednesday until 7.00pm at Brenchley Surgery. Contact reception to make an appointment. They are not available to book online.
Online medication ordering and appointments.
Use our online facility to order repeat medication online or to book appointments with the Doctor. Ask at reception for details and to register for this service. You can do this for yourself and the person you care for.
Flu jabs
Annual flu jabs are available free to carers in the autumn. Ask at reception.
Sources of help
If you are unsure about caring for someone or need assistance in finding out about services in the area please ask.
Kent Young Carers
Kent Young Carers is the countywide service for Young Carers aged 5-18 across Kent. Young Carers are taking on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue.
KYC works with schools, communities, and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops.
National Support
Carers UK
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.