Pike View Medical Centre & Westhoughton Branch Surgery English French German Carers Information Are you a carer? If you look after a family member or friend who is elderly, ill or who has a disability you are a carer. You may be caring for your child who has special needs, your partner who has a long-term illness, or an elderly parent. Caring for a family member can be very rewarding and satisfying. At times though, it can also be exhausting and stressful Please let us know that you are a carer so we can ensure that you are getting the support you are entitled to. With your permission we will add your name to their carers register and refer you to Bolton Carers Support Our practice offers carers an Annual Health & Wellbeing check. Please contact reception for more information on how to book an appointment for your free carers health and well being check. Bolton Carers Support If you are over 18 and live in Bolton (or care for someone living in Bolton) then you can use Bolton Carers Support service for FREE. Call 01204 363056 – 9am to 5pm weekdays, you may have questions about aids and equipment, benefits, help at home, health services or support available during the continuing pandemic. Whatever your query, they can signpost you to relevant services. At all other times (evening, weekends and Bank Holidays) call if you have any urgent issue or emergency. Perhaps the person you look after has had a fall at home, become unwell or agitated, or a situation has arisen that can’t wait until the next working day. You can contact Bolton Carers Support: Bolton Carers Support Thicketford Centre Thicketford Road Bolton BL2 2LW Tel: 01204 363056 Email:info@boltoncarers.org.uk Website: Bolton Carers Support Disclaimer | Cookies