Carers Support

👥 Carers Support at St Paul’s Clinic

At St Paul’s Clinic, we understand how important unpaid carers are. Whether you’re looking after a relative, friend, or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help, you are a carer — and we want to make sure you’re supported too.

We have a carers champion – Natalie. Please ask to speak to her for further information

💡 Who Counts as a Carer?

You are a carer if you regularly support someone who is:

• Elderly or frail

• Living with a disability, long-term condition, or terminal illness

• Managing mental health difficulties or substance misuse

• Requiring help with communication, mobility, personal care, or medication

You don’t need to live with the person or be claiming any benefits to be recognised as a carer.

📋 Let Us Know You’re a Carer

Telling us you are a carer allows us to:

• Add this to your medical record so we can offer appropriate support

• Offer flexibility for your appointments

• Include you (with consent) in discussions about the care of the person you support

• Ensure you’re invited for free annual flu vaccinations

• Prioritise you for carer health checks and other relevant services

📞 Call us on 01633 263463
📝 Or let us know in person at reception

🤝 Local Carer Support Services

🌍 Newport Carers Service

Run by Newport City Council, this service provides:

• Carers needs assessments

• Emergency planning

• Practical advice and local support
  🔗 https://www.newport.gov.uk/carers

• Help and advice | Carers UK

🧭 Gwent Carers Hub (Connect Gwent)

Covering Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
They offer:

• Emotional support

• Peer support groups

• Information on respite care and entitlements
  Email – gwentcarershub@adferiad.org
  🔗Gwent Carers Hub – Connect Torfaen

🧠 Looking After Your Health

Caring for someone can affect your physical and mental wellbeing. We encourage carers to:

• Book regular check-ups with us

• Access free talking therapies via SilverCloud Wales Programmes – SilverCloud

• Speak to your GP about stress, anxiety, or burnout

• Don’t wait until you’re struggling — we’re here for you too.

📑 Registering as a Carer

Let us know you are a carer by completing our simple form:

You can also pick one up at reception.

💰 Financial and Practical Support

You may be entitled to:

• Carer’s Allowance (via DWP):
  🔗 https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

• Help with bills and benefits through:

  • Citizens Advice Newport

  • Newport Welfare Rights Unit
    📞 01633 656656

🧒 Young Carers

If you are under 18 and help look after someone at home, you’re a young carer. You can access:

• Dedicated youth services

• Emotional and educational support

• Young Carers Cards and groups

Young Carers – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Young carers | Barnardo’s

Young Carers Service (Online Only) – Your Newport, Your Wellbeing

Let a teacher, GP, or support worker know — or speak to us confidentially at the surgery.