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Loneliness means feeling alone. Social isolation means not having many people to talk to. You can be alone and not feel lonely or isolated. You can also feel lonely even when you are with other people. Here are some tips to help you stay active, connect with others and make friends. There are national and local organisations that offer face-to-face or phone support to people who feel lonely or isolated. National organisations include Silverline , Re-engage , and Independent Age . Tandridge Community Companions is a local organisation. There are other befriending organisations in Surrey too, like Good Neighbour Schemes . Age UK Surrey and Age Concern have many services and activities for anyone over the age of 50. Men in Sheds is a group just for men to meet, talk and make things. Some of these services might charge a small fee.…

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https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/community-health/social-prescribing Social prescribing is a free service. It aims to help you take control of your health and wellbeing. The service can give you information and support on: healthy lifestyles and physical activity budgeting, debt and benefits employment support housing and helping you to live independently mental health and emotional wellbeing opportunities to get out and meet new people See Social prescribing for more information. How to access the service You can refer yourself to the social prescribing service if you live in: Surrey Heath Spelthorne Find your district or borough council (GOV.UK) If you don't live in those areas, you will need to get a referral from one of the following: your GP a nurse a social care worker your benefit advisor your local pharmacist…

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If you want to learn a new skill, or need some help with finding a job, there are a number of organisations that can help. Job clubs provide practical help for people looking for employment. Search ‘ job clubs ’ for details of one near you. The Access to Work scheme can help if you have a disability or health condition and can pay for practical support like equipment and travel costs if you are disabled and about to start work. Take a look at the Surrey County Council volunteer web pages to find information on the range of volunteering options available in Surrey or contact one of the volunteer bureaux across Surrey. There are a number of opportunities and facilities across Surrey to enable people with a learning disability or Autism to play an active part in the community. Search ‘ community learning ’ for details of organisations near you. If you need…

Basic computer skills are important in modern life. This page will help you find free computer courses in Surrey. Find: in person computer training online computer courses and telephone support search for computer courses near you In person courses Find courses by district, borough or Surrey wide. Elmbridge Computer and tech support courses run at: Walton-upon-Thames Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2PB Phone: 01932 247549 Email: waltoncentre@elmbridge.gov.uk Website: Walton Centre for the Community Courses run on Friday. You need to book an appointment to take… to make a booking. Guildford Age UK Surrey offer tech support by appointment. Bring your own laptop, iPad, tablet or mobile phone. Dray Court, Madrid Road, Guildford Telephone: 01483 503 414 Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk Website: Tech Support from Age UK Open Monday to Friday 10am…

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…

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