Search

You can find arts and sports and groups on Connect to Support Surrey . These groups can help you out of the house and make new friends. The groups include: art choirs gardening walking groups walking sports like footfall or netball Social prescribing can help you to improve your health and wellbeing. The service helps you find things you can do in your local community. It's free to use, although some of activities may charge. All the services can give you advice and support on topics like: mental health emotional wellbeing a chance to get out and meet new people Depending on where you live you may have to go through: a GP or nurse social worker benefits advisor community pharmacist In other areas you can contact them direct. Healthy Surrey can provide help and support if you want to: improve your mental wellbeing get more active…

, a bedside commode can be used instead of walking to the bathroom. A shower stool can save a person’s energy, as can switching to a bed bath. For more information on how to prevent falls . Things to think about Monitor the person’s mobility and if you are concerned about falls risk (near misses…

All carers need to recharge their batteries including young people! It is so important when caring for a person in your family approaching the end of life or if coping with bereavement that you look after yourself too. It is important not to feel guilty about it. Do something you love So what helps you feel less stressed or anxious? It’s important to pick something you love doing. Here are some ideas to get you thinking: Exercising and sports, for example, football, cycling, or running Drawing or painting, for example, you could paint a picture to show how you feel Playing or listening to music Talking to friends Write your feelings down by filling out a daily diary Make a memory jar by writing down a special memory about the person, folding it up, and putting it in the jar Reading a book or watching a TV show or film Walking the dog or taking a trek…

you awake. You can try to relax before bed with a book, magazine, or hot bath, or call a friend to help you relax. Do something you enjoy such as running, swimming, yoga, or just walking in the park. Sometimes it helps if you can find a friend who shares a similar interest to go with. You can…

Follow these steps to search for services using a keyword: Go to the Connect to Support Surrey homepage . In the search bar , type a keyword, such as "dementia". Add a town or postcode to refine results to your area: you don’t need to add a town or postcode if you want Surrey-wide results. Click search. Tips for better keyword searches If you are struggling to get the result you want, you can try these tips: start with a single keyword for the best results use AND to combine search terms and return results that contain both terms use OR to return results that contain either term use quotation marks around search terms to find results that contain the exact phrase in that order you can combine with AND, i.e. "walking AND football" will return Walking football on Connect to Support Surrey use the filters and categories on your search results…

There may be a number of triggers that start a conversation about death with the person you care for. It may be a personal need or a family situation that has arisen, but most commonly it is in response to a terminal diagnosis being given and death is in the forefront of everyone’s mind. You may find the opportunity to talk about death crops up at the most unexpected moment, for example when you are walking in the park or sitting down having a meal together. But often you or another trusted family member may need to start the conversation and guide it. Crucially, it is important… information on how to listen well go to Hospice UK Think about how best to carry out the conversation. Sometimes the person you care for may feel less under pressure if you are not facing each other e.g. in the car together, or walking the dog. You can also write a letter or talk over the phone…

Each service listing provides: a description of the service contact details, such as phone, email, or website days and times the service is available any special adaptations, like wheelchair access or an induction loop links to CQC ratings, professional referral channels, or social media (if available) Finding Directions Enable location services to access the map tool, then click on ‘Get directions’ on the map. This will open a Google Maps browser tab which provides directions for public transport, driving, or walking to the service. Suggest a Change If you notice something that needs updating (like, times, contact details, filters), click the " Suggest a Change " button on the service page. You can add or remove content or filters where necessary. We'll review and update it promptly; you can also send these through to us via email asc.digital@surreycc.gov.uk…

to day to day living tasks such as walking, personal care, cooking, eating and so on. They provide practical support to enable the person to have as good a quality of life as possible as they approach end of life by providing equipment or adaptations that enable them to be as independent as possible…