GP Carer's Break Prescription
Helping you arrange a break from your caring role
“ I can have respite and my son has better quality of living. ”
“ [your support] meant I could do something for me guilt-free. ”
“ Very supportive and knowledgeable. ”
GP Carer Prescription Service
We are pleased to manage and administer the NHS GP Carer Prescription Service. Over the years we have supported carers by handling over 25,000 prescriptions!
If you are a registered carer, your GP can prescribe services to support you in your caring role. These can include:
- A £300 payment to pay for services or equipment that will give you respite from your caring role (Please note, this is a one-off payment)
- An advice booklet for carers
- A registration form for you to get a Carer’s Emergency Card
- An onward referral to Action for Carers who can identify and recommend additional support services or groups that might be relevant to you
- An onward referral for a Carer’s Assessment for your own support needs
How do I access this support?
You need to register with your GP surgery as a carer. Once you have done this, you can discuss your caring role with your GP and they can decide if a Carer’s Prescription is appropriate for you.
Your GP will need to make the referral for you. We cannot accept requests directly from individual carers.
