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Carers

Support and Resources for Unpaid Carers

Do you care for a loved one who would struggle to manage without your support?

As defined by NHS England:
“A carer is anyone, including children and adults, who looks after a family member, partner, or friend in need due to illness, frailty, disability, mental health issues, or addiction, and cannot cope without their support.”

If this sounds like you, we understand how demanding this role can be. Caring for another person often leaves little time to care for yourself. However, your health and wellbeing are important too.
By letting us at Preston Park Surgery know about your caring responsibilities, we can work to better support your health and wellbeing, in light of your caring role. With your consent, we can also connect you with The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove, a local charity, who provide dedicated support for unpaid carers.

Did you know there are over 20,000 unpaid carers in Brighton & Hove alone? That’s about 8% of our community.

Register as a Carer

Identifying yourself as a carer to the practice means we can offer you the relevant support, including access to free flu vaccinations and other health services.

Please complete this form to register yourself as a carer.

With your consent, we can also refer you to The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove, where additional support and guidance are available. To learn more about The Carers Centre, visit their website or call 01273 746222.

Services to Support Carers

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 5 February 2026