1. Support from Camden Carers Service
Pre Bereavement support
Emotional - in-house counselling, referral to Palliative Care Teams
Practical – Hospital based support work, 1:1 support liaising with and navigating other services with carer, Support and Information Line for one off advice/guidance
Post Bereavement Support
Emotional – Support worker, Former Carers Group, signposting for counselling
Practical – Handbook for Bereaved Carers, 1:1 support liaising with and navigating other services with carer, Support and Information Line for one off advice/guidance, training and social activities
Case Study

2. Carers’ Health Supporting carers to look after their own health
Caring can have negative impact on carers’ health
Carers tend to prioritise the person they care for, over their own health
CCS offers various health activities incl. Health Checks
Support carers beyond caring role
“I need an ankle replacement but surgery is impossible as I would be in plaster for 12 weeks and I am the sole carer.”
“I am always too busy caring for my son and my mother so you forget about your own health.”

3. Carers’ Health Supporting carers to look after their own health
Caring can have negative impact on carers’ health
Carers tend to prioritise the person they care for, over their own health
CCS offers various health activities incl. Health Checks
Support carers beyond caring role
Supporting Practices in Camden
Identification of carers is key for the Care Act to benefit carers. Need whole practice to be involved.
Annotate patient file to show they are a carer
Encourage you to refer carers to CCS

4. www.camdencs.org.uk Jay Wall Suzi Chung Family and Carer Support and
Information Worker  - Hospital Lead
Suzi Chung
Health Manager - GP Liaison