Unpaid carers in Craven urged to register with charity
It's to make sure they're called for a coronavirus vaccine when it's due
Unpaid carers in Craven are being urged to register with their GP, to make sure they receive a coronavirus vaccine when it's due.
Some people who support someone because of an illness or disability are part of the current phase of the rollout of the jab.
The NHS Clinical Commissioning Group which covers Craven says those in the area should also register with a charity, to ensure they're ready.
It's after recent study found 4.5 million people have taken on caring responsibilities as a result of the pandemic. They're all part of vaccine priority group 6.
The Carers' Resource charity__ also supports individuals in the Harrogate District. Chief Executive Chris Whiley said: “Our advice is to ask your GP to add your caring responsibilities to your medical record as soon as possible.
"With the person you care for, you should also ask them, or the practice the person you care for is registered with, to add your name and contact details to the record of the person you are caring for too.
"It’s a good idea to register as a carer with your GP as it will mean they can identify you for health checks and a flu jab and help your GP make reasonable adjustments for the person you care for if needed."