1. Primary Care Carers Support Service
Supporting carers who have a significant or complex need within the Primary Care Setting

2. A direct referral route for GP’s and Health Care Professionals
Urgent referrals contacted within 2 working days
Routine referrals contacted within 10 working days

3. Service Overview For carers of adults aged 18+
Dedicated Carer Adviser in each Integrated Locality Team
The carer and adviser working together to agree a support and wellbeing plan
Carers can be supported face to face in the home or in a community setting
The adviser will actively refer to other services and professionals
An enhanced service in addition to the existing Carers Oxfordshire Service

4. Making a referral GP’s can refer carers using an EMIS proforma
Import the EMIS referral proforma from the Referral Page on the OCCG website
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5. What can the carer expect?
Carers Assessment
Planning for an emergency
Emotional support
Benefit check
Referral to other services (OAB, Good Neighbour Scheme for transport)
Link into support group

6. Primary Care Carers Support Service Manager
Mel Wilkinson –