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There are benefits available to help with the costs when somebody dies. You might be able to get help to pay for the funeral of a partner, close relative, close friend, or child. You must be responsible for the funeral and you must meet certain criteria, including being in receipt of certain benefits. If your husband, wife, or civil partner has died you might be able to claim Bereavement Support Payment, but only if they died on or after 6 April 2017. Seek advice if you were not married to your partner and they have died as this has been contested in the courts. You need to have been… won’t get the lump sum, but you will get any remaining monthly payments due. See Bereavement Support Payment (GOV.UK).…

and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. ChildLine: 0800 1111 - a 24 hour private and confidential helpline for children Samaritans: 116 123 - a 24 hour emotional support helpline (free to call) Sane Emotional Support: 0845 767 8000 - provides crisis support (6pm to 11pm 7 days a week) Mental Health Crisis helpline (Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust): Telephone: 0300 456 8342 SMS : 07717 989 8342 Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0300 456 8342 If you have a question you can contact Connect to Support…

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The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme supports adults living with obesity to manage their weight and improve their health.

influenced the course of your life. If you are a grandchild you can let your grandparent know how much they have meant to you. If you are a friend you can talk about how you have valued years of support and friendship. Family and friends who can’t be present could send a recording of what they would…

If you are starting to struggle with washing, dressing or laundry, you may need support to help you remain independent at home. Home care (sometimes known as personal care) organisations can provide this type of support for as little as a couple of hours a week, all the way to full-time. Enter search terms such as ' bathing ' or ' cleaning ' in the search box along with your postcode to find a list of organisations near you. Equipment and adaptations Bathroom aids, including things like shower seats or support rails, can be helpful if you are having trouble getting into or out… your bathroom or toilet an adaptation to your home could help. Surrey’s Adult Social Care web pages provide more information on adaptations and how a home improvement agency could support you. Short term help at home If you've just come out of hospital, or have had a period of illness, you may…

Promoting and supporting autism-friendly services and communities in Surrey.

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moments you may want to ask another member of the family or a friend to join you. Or there may be a faith leader that you would like to come and support you. …

Understanding the experiences of Surrey employers in employing diverse groups of people.…