Carers & Veterans

Are You a Carer?

If you are a carer please let us know - we may be able to help you

For further information about Carers please visit www.nhs.uk. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Caring for a parent

  Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home

• Telling people

  Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

• Housing and carers

  Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

• Benefits for the person you care for

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to

• Death and benefits

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• Managing someone's legal affairs

  Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after

• Other benefits

  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring

• Personal and household finance

  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers

• Social fund

• Tax credits

  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible can also be found on the Lincolnshire County Council website: Benefits and financial support if you are caring for someone – Lincolnshire County Council

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Accessible toilet facilities information

https://changingplaces.uktoiletmap

Long Bennington Medical Centre supports veterans in our community.  Please click on any of the links below for useful information about services available in our area and nationally. 

Veterans in the Community

Veterans in the community is a free service for older veterans, their widows/widowers and partners. 

NHS healthcare for veterans

For mental health advice please click on the link below:

NHS Mental Health Care for Veterans

If you look after someone who needs your help because of a disability or long term ill health condition, it is important to know your rights to access support for you as well as the person you look after.

Follow the link below to Carers First - Carers Checklist to know your rights as a carer:

Carers Rights Checklist - 2024.

Created in association with Lincolnshire Care Association, this free, useful guide can help you make informed choices about your care and support. In it you will find:

• Information on the types of service provided by the council
• Local useful contacts
• Details of care homes, nursing homes and home care in Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln and other areas of Lincolnshire
• Information on paying for care
• Advice on staying independent at home
• Support for carers

View a copy of the directory: Lincolnshire Care Services Directory | Care Choices

Patient charter: our commitment to you as a veteran of the UK Armed Forces

The NHS is here to help improve your health and wellbeing and keep you mentally and physically well. It is also here to help you get better when you are ill and, when you cannot fully recover, to stay as well as you can until the end of your life.

This means that you can expect the following from our practice:

• We will ask all patients if they have served in the UK Armed Forces (as a regular or reservist). If you have, we will note this in your medical record, with your permission.

• We will ask you to share details of your time in service to help us to assess the best support and treatment for you.

• The information you share will be kept confidential and we will always speak to you before sharing this with other services you may be referred to.

• You can make an appointment to see our clinical lead for veteran’s health. This person has a comprehensive understanding of the Armed Forces, health conditions linked to service, and the dedicated support you can access.

• The NHS has a duty to support the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant. This means that you will get priority treatment for any medical condition which has been caused by your service, subject to the clinical needs of other patients.

• We will let you know what choices are available for your care and treatment and help you to make informed decisions on what to do.

• Where appropriate and with your consent, we can refer you to dedicated veterans health services.

• If you need to be seen by another service, we will let them know you’re a veteran and make sure they have an understanding of your health and wellbeing needs, so you don’t have to keep repeating your ‘personal story’.

• We can give advice and support to your loved ones who may be affected by your health conditions.
• We will investigate any issues and complaints that you may have about your care. If you have any concerns about the services we offer, please speak to one of the practice team.

To find out more, please speak to our Reception Team.

If you would like to provide feedback on how we are performing as a veteran friendly GP practice, please let a member of our staff know or you can send your comments to the Royal College of General Practitioners at Veterans@rcgp.org.uk

For information on health services for the Armed Forces community, please visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/armedforceshealth

Top Tips for Veterans.pdf