Do you assist or care for a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage without your help?
We aim to support you while the person you care for is in hospital, to enable you to access practical advice, support and services.
If you help with someone's daily living needs such as providing personal care, giving medication, preparing meals, shopping, accessing social contact and providing emotional support the you are likely to be an unpaid carer.
We value the information and expertise that you can share with hospital staff and are here to support you.
Unpaid carers are encouraged to contact our on-site Hospital Family Carer Advisor when using our hospital by calling 01493 453831 or emailing emma.jones@suffolkfamilycarers.org
We can support you in your caring role in the following ways:
* Listen and offer emotional support
* Provide time to talk about your past, present or new caring role
* Support you through the hospital admission and discharge process
* Provide support with hospital communication
* Signpost you to relevant organisations and services as appropriate
* Advise of your carer's rights within the hospital
* Offer a post discharge follow-up call
* Provide support for family carers who are admitted into hospital
* Support family carers who are attending appointments
