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Coping with bereavement is difficult when death is expected, but if the death is sudden it is even harder to deal with. A sudden death might be the result of: A murder. Road or other accident. Heart attack (which is also the second highest cause of death after cancer). Drug or alcohol o…

New locations across Surrey provide vital mental health support for men…

Space for mental health and wellbeing support …

, unsteadiness, reduced confidence) encourage the person to seek further advice and support from GP, district nurse, physiotherapist/occupational therapist, or Community Falls Prevention Team . Continence Helping the person you care for to use the toilet, commode or bedpan might cause one or both of you to feel embarrassed or awkward. Many family carers feel it changes the nature of the relationship with their loved one. A GP or district nurse can advise on what is available locally to help with their personal care. Training and support should be available when a family carer first helps the person… and treatments can also cause bladder problems such as a neurological condition that may have damaged the bladder nerves, surgery, or medications. The person you care for may also require additional support and personal care due to bowel incontinence or they may have a stoma bag. Most people have…

is supported to plan for their future and is involved in assessments and in developing a comprehensive plan which reflects their wishes. Every young person has both an end of life care plan and plan for ongoing care and support in adult services. Children’s and adult services will work together to ensure smooth transition. Young people and their family are supported in adult services with a multi-agency team and given honest and realistic advice about what they can expect in terms of how their care and support needs will be met in the future. Partnerships working between children’s and adult… hospices are beginning to play more of a role with young adult people, they may not offer the range of support, services, therapies and short breaks that you are used to. Make sure you have parallel plans that will both help meet your child’s needs and wishes should their condition deteriorate as well…

If you are struggling to keep your home clean you may benefit from domestic support. You can find local organisations that can help you by entering words such as home care , or cleaning in the search box on the home page of this website, along with your postcode. Take a look at home equipment finder for equipment to help you move safely and securely around your home. Maintaining your home A number of organisations can help you to make small changes or do other practical jobs around your home, to make your life easier and safer. search ‘ handyperson ’ to find a list of organisations… to find out about the support they can offer. Each of the borough and district councils help older and/or disabled residents adapt their homes to meet their health needs and promote independence and council staff can advise on options for grants and finance, as well as arranging the works. To see…

Oakleaf expands specialist support for women affected by gambling-related harm…