Table 3 Resources to support GPs and carers
Resources to support GPs in their role with carers |
URL Links to online resources [13] |
Information on resources related to caregiver support agencies, education resources, online resources, bereavement helplines, community-based health services, condition-specific supports and hospice [5]. |
Information sheet on financial benefits for family caregivers as part of toolkit/GP Resource [5] |
Links to examples of where practices had implemented carer support [14] |
Information on technology or Apps that can support carers in their role [13] |
Link to carer resource page available on GP professional institute [3] |
Resources to support practices to implement recommendations [14]: A step-by-step guide to developing a practice action plan A self-assessment checklist for auditing how a practice supports carers. |
Resources to support Carers (to be given by GP or practice) |
Carer Information pack [14] |
Handout/pamphlet/leaflet for carers covering [13]: Who is considered a caregiver? What the benefits and challenges to caregiving are What the doctor can do to help How carers can help themselves Where more information can be found |
A letter explaining the how the practice can support them [24] |
‘Who to call’ fridge magnet with useful numbers [24] (for those approaching end of life) |