Benefits of early identification for GP surgeries and carers?
Taking the time to implement effective systems to identify carers and ensure they are supported will benefit the GP surgery, the carer and the person with care needs.
Identifying and supporting carers early - benefits to the carer
- Improved wellbeing through earlier support for their caring, physical health, and emotional wellbeing needs
- Better informed and connected to the support services available to them
- Carers can be fast-tracked to preventive and low-level support, including wellbeing checks
- Reduction in Carer/family crisis and breakdown
Identifying and supporting carers early - benefits to GP practices
- Improved carer health and wellbeing could lead to reduced demand for services and a reduction in prescribing and associated costs
- Identification and registration of carers makes it easier to offer practical things, like health checks, flu vaccinations and screening
- Support for carers can lead to better care planning and more effective implementation of subsequent care plan
