Are you caring for or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you helped or supported by a relative, friend or neighbour?
We need to know so we can offer you the right information, support and access to services.
We also need to collect information for the government about how many carers we have at the practice. You can help us do this by completing the form below.
Wigan and Leigh Carers
Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, 3 – 5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3BD are available to offer support to carers and can be contacted on 01942 705959 or visit the website. You can register as a carer with the Carers Centre and also with the surgery and registration forms are available from the Carers Centre or from the surgery.
Dementia Carer Support Group – our PPG runs a support group for carers of people with dementia. This is held on the last Monday of each month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Shevington Methodist Church. Please contact Beryl on 07447454730 or Joan on 01257 252001 for further details.
In addition to this, 40 minute Dementia Awareness Sessions are also held on a regular basis in Shevington. These sessions are for individuals and local groups who are interested in learning more about dementia.
There is also a ‘Memories Group’ which meets on the first and third Friday of every month between 2pm and 4pm at the Methodist Church in Shevington.
For more information about the Dementia Awareness Sessions or the ‘Memories Group’, please contact Jane on 07984 240253.
Find out more about help with day-to-day living with illness or disability on the NHS website.
