Carers
Carers’ Assessment
If you look after someone because they are ill, frail or have a disability, you have the right to a carer’s assessment to identify your own support needs. Request one by completing the online self-assessment form.
Website: adultsocialcareportal.surreycc.gov.uk/carerassessment
Carer Support Elmbridge
A registered charity, offers further information about caring, social events for carers, support groups, relevant training and a regular newsletter.
Telephone: 01932 235 770
COVID-19 remote monitoring support for older people with mental ill-health and their carers
The TIHM Monitoring Service is a new, free NHS service that is remotely monitoring the health of older people with mental ill-health and their carers during Covid-19.
The service, which is currently accepting referrals, is free of charge and available to people of any age diagnosed with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and people aged 65 and over who have a diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety.
Surrey Young Carers
Surrey Young Carers supports you in your caring role, helping you to achieve your best at school, have fun, discover new interests and make new friends.
Twitter: @SYC_YoungCarers
Telephone: 01483 568269
Website: www.actionforcarers.org.uk
Email: syc@actionforcarers.org.uk
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 0808 808 7777
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
Staying Independent
If you are struggling with everyday tasks, then simple equipment, practical aids, new technology or small changes to your home can make the difference between living independently and needing someone to help you or it can make caring for someone easier.
Red Cross Equipment
The British Red Cross Surrey operate a short term equipment loan scheme from their Woking Office.
Telephone: 03448 711 111
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
Action for Carers Surrey
Action for Carers Surrey provides free, independent information, advice and support to carers of all ages across Surrey.
Telephone: 0303 040 1234
Website: www.actionforcarers.org.uk
Cross Roads Care Surrey
Cross Roads Care Surrey in partnership with the NHS will provide a 3 hour weekly respite care for carers.
Telephone: 01372 869970
Website: www.crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk