Search

prescribing Social prescribing is a free service run by either your local borough or local voluntary services for residents in Surrey that can explore your own health and wellbeing and put you in touch with a wide range of local services and activities in your community. It’s designed for people like yourself with a range of social, emotional, or practical needs who could benefit from a little help navigating their way through the community-based services and organisations available locally. You can access one to one appointments with a wellbeing adviser or social prescriber where you can talk about…

involving you and key staff supporting your child. This is likely to include hospital staff, community health staff, social care workers, your GP and you and immediate family. You, your family and your child’s needs should be discussed and a plan drawn up to enable your child to return home safely… transfer plan covering the above issues has been agreed with you before your child is discharged. As part of this planning process ensure you have a lead community children’s nurse or other named key worker and that your GP and other community health services have been informed and a shared care…

will be provided by each service. Who is the lead professional to coordinate the plan. Often this will be a community children’s nurse. This person will be your main point of contact and with whom you can develop a strong relationship and partnership approach. Details of how to contact important… condition and as a result require additional healthcare support at home and in the community. There are specific criteria for NHS funded children and young people’s continuing healthcare which are significantly different to NHS Continuing Health Care for adults. For more information on the National…

and your child. They will often have a good understanding of the impact on your whole family and be able to refer for more specialist services to support you and your child’s mental health and wellbeing as necessary. The Community Children’s Nursing Team will provide emotional support as well…

service providing free impartial information and signposting for families with children aged 0 to 19 (up to 25 years for those with additional needs). The role of the service is to help families get the most out of the information and services available in the community and online. This could…

Equipment Equipment can be bought directly from a specialist supplier or household shop without an OT assessment. This might include more minor equipment items such as a raised toilet seat, pressure mattress, bath hoist, over bed table, wheelchair, crutches, or a hospital style bed. If not having an OT assessment it is best the person tries it out first either as a trial period in the home or the store, particularly if it is an expensive item. You, as the carer, also need to ensure it is safe to use and not putting your own health at risk. If the equipment proves helpful you can still arrange for a social care assessment to see if the person would be eligible for financial help. Equipment such as a hospital bed, mattress, or commode can be provided by your local community nursing team. The person’s GP can make a referral to the nursing team and they will come to the home to assess…

for example planning their funeral or prepaid funeral plan? Compassion in Dying have produced a guide on planning ahead for the LGBT community Your treatment and care: planning ahead for the LGBT community (PDF). Things to think about Although it feels hard, have that important conversation…

care workers chaplaincy services They will work alongside others involved in somebody’s care such as their GP, community nurses, hospital consultants, and nurse specialists. Hospice care is free, and paid for through a combination of NHS funding and public donation. You can contact a hospice…

The person you care for may have spiritual needs that are just as important as their physical needs. These may not be religious concerns as such but might include finding meaning in one’s life and ending disagreements with others. The person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family. Visits from a social care worker or counsellor may help with this. However, the person you care for may find comfort in their faith. Praying, talking with someone from one’s religious community (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam), reading religious texts, or listening to religious music may bring comfort. An outline of spiritual and religious practices (PDF) relating to end of life care and different faiths. Things to think about Talk to the person about the importance of your relationship with them. If caring for a parent you may want to share how they have…

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 and lead a healthier life The website has links to various support services. Digital buddies in Surrey libraries can help you to use your: laptop tablet smart device If you don’t have access to the technology the Tech to Community project can help you get online.…