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of financial support, including the government, the NHS, your local council, charities and grant giving trusts. You may find it very difficult to work out what you or the person you care for is entitled to in terms of funded services and who provides what and where. What can be particularly difficult is getting to grips with the difference between healthcare services and social care services and what is free and what has to be paid for. Local authority funding The person you care for may be entitled to social care support, such as help with washing and dressing, funded by their local authority (Surrey County Council). Getting funded support will depend on the person’s level of need and their financial position. If caring for someone at home, their GP or district nurse can refer them for a needs assessment; or the person themselves, or you as their carer, can also contact social care teams…

If you have questions or feedback: email us at asc.digital@surreycc.gov.uk chat with us on Teams if you’re a Surrey County Council professional Stay Connected Follow us on Facebook and X to keep up to date with: local initiatives and events health and wellbeing updates campaigns like Learning Disability Week If you’d like to help promote Connect to Support Surrey, let us know. We can provide a promotional toolkit. Latest News Visit the Latest News section to find: time-sensitive events and campaigns updates from the Adult Social Care Information and Engagement Team and partners. If you have an event or initiative to share, use the Suggest a Service function to let us know, or email asc.digital@surreycc.gov.uk .…

Citizens Advice Epsom and Ewell is offering short-term financial support to Surrey residents in need.…

Free event offers advice and support for people affected by dementia…

A new service offers support for women affected by gambling and related issues…

, there’s support to help you travel safely and independently. This page shows what’s available and how to get started. Community transport Need help getting to appointments, shops or social activities? If you can't use regular public transport, local services and volunteers offer door… services. Apps include: Trainline app (Android) Trainline app (Apple) UK live train times (Apple) Passenger assistance app Blue Badge parking sites Aira Explorer Taxis in Surrey Licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in Surrey must follow the law to support disabled passengers. What drivers must do By law, drivers must: carry disabled passengers and their mobility aids help passengers get in and out of the vehicle accept assistance dogs, unless medically exempt not charge extra for any of this support Drivers must also help visually impaired passengers…

and energy costs. Trusted local services can also help with equipment, safety improvements and finding reliable tradespeople. This page explains what support is available and how to find it. Help with housework If you're finding it hard to keep your home clean, support is available to help you stay independent. This is called home help or domestic support. It’s different from personal care, but you can get both. Find local services Use this website to find local help to look after your home. You can: search by keyword, like cleaning , gardening or handyperson enter your postcode… Trading Standards the UKTSA website which helps you find trusted Trading Standards approved businesses Help to keep your home warm and energy efficient If you're worried about heating or energy bills, support is available. Visit Surrey County Council's Home Energy Support for Residents…

Contents find local services get help from a job club volunteer in your community learn digital skills support if you have a disability or health condition community learning for people with a learning disability or autism Looking for ways to build confidence, learn new skills or find work in Surrey? Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about volunteering, or just want to build your confidence with digital skills, there’s support available across Surrey. This page helps you explore local opportunities - from job clubs and community learning, to disability support… your postcode use filters to narrow results – on a desktop, these are on the left. On a mobile, they appear at the top How this site works Get help from a job club Job clubs offer practical support for job seekers. They can help you: write a CV prepare for interviews find local…

Washing Contents help with washing find local help with washing and daily tasks find equipment to help at home making your bathroom safer and easier to use Need help with washing or using the bathroom at home? You can get support through homecare services, local organisations, bathroom adaptations and simple equipment. This page explains how to find the right help for your needs and stay independent at home. Help with washing If washing or doing daily tasks is getting difficult, support is available. It can help you stay independent at home. Homecare services, also…. It can be short-term (after illness or injury) or long-term. You might need a live-in carer, especially if you need specialist support like stroke or dementia care. Search for homecare services Find local help with washing On this website, you can: search by keyword, like homecare…

Contents toilet aids and equipment help with continence find local help getting to your toilet Finding it hard to use the toilet safely or comfortably at home? You can get advice on continence, borrow or buy toilet aids, and make changes to your home to make things easier. Local services can also help you find the right equipment or support. Toilet aids and equipment If you find it hard to get on or off the toilet, there are products that can help. These can make using the toilet safer and easier. Useful products include: commodes toilet grab rails raised toilet seats smart toilets toilet frames and rails Find simple toilet equipment online Use the home equipment finder to find useful products based on your needs. You can: search by room, like bathroom, or bedroom choose your needs, like falls and mobility, or fatigue management search…