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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…

or consider moving into a care home. This may involve using savings, cashing in a pension, or using an equity release scheme if they own their own home. You may also be able to defer payment which is a long-term loan that can be requested from the council to help you pay for care home fees. Things… (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 directly. If the person you care for is in hospital, hospital staff should refer to the hospital social work team for a needs assessment, but again you can contact the team directly yourself. Even if the person you care for is in a good financial position the local authority are still required…

lost or rehomed a pet. Things to think about Talk to the person you care for about different options in relation to more help or rehoming. Help them to make a list of what type of home their pet might need. Get help and advice from different local charities and organisations about rehoming… The person you care for may be very worried about who will look after their pet when they are very ill or after they have died. It may be helpful to them for you to help them plan for their pet’s future either by finding a new home for them or to find some extra help to look after their pet… and look after pets while someone is in hospital. If looking to rehome a pet, it can help to make a list of things that the person you care for feels are important to their pet and put in priority order for example the amount of inside and outdoor space needed, type of care needed or the amount…

to happen as they become more seriously ill and approach their last days. This will be an incredibly difficult time for you but you should get openness, honesty, and full support from all the professionals around you. You will all be working together to develop a plan for end of life… will be covered in such a plan go to Emergency and Advance Care Plans . One area of information that many families request is in relation to organ or tissue donation. If your child is in hospital, high-dependency unit, or intensive care unit it is possible a transplant coordinator or other member… with a member of your child’s team and this may particularly be the case if your child is not in hospital. It’s important you and your family are able to make the most of the last weeks and days of your child’s life and your child, depending on their age, may have their own wishes and goals to achieve…

Here’s an outline of what happens upon death and in the few days after death. It explores how you might be feeling and what you need to be aware of in terms of the verification of death, getting a medical certificate, as well as how to register the death. It is very difficult to predict how you are going to feel immediately after the person dies. You may feel completely numb and in shock, disconnected from everyone, place, and time. You may feel overcome with sadness or even anger at what has just happened. If the person has been ill for some time, with a reduced quality of life, you may even feel relief. You won’t know until it happens and there is no right or wrong way to feel. If the person dies in hospital, hospice, or care home you may want to ask staff for some time with the body to give you the space you need to cope with how you are feeling. Last offices or laying out…

of previous legislation concerning the completion of the medical certificate cause of death by medical practitioners. In all cases, it would be advisable to contact the Surgery where the deceased was a patient or contact the hospital bereavement office who will advise regarding the certificate being scanned and issued to the required Register Office. Sometimes they will verify and certify the death at the same time, but if a different healthcare professional verifies death in the home you may have to go to the surgery the next day. If the person dies in hospital or a hospice you may also find you have to go back to the hospital or hospice to collect the medical certificate the next day. In the emergency period, it is not necessary for the next of kin to attend the surgery or hospital to collect the medical certificate cause of death. In the emergency period, the registrar…

the bereavement service either at the hospital or the local council (depending on the place of death) to arrange a public health-funded funeral getting a funeral payment from the government if you are on low income or getting certain benefits. The claim period runs from the date of death up to three months… the body from the place of death and look after it up to the day of the funeral. They will help you plan the ceremony, deal with documentation that allows cremation/burial to go ahead, and generally make sure everything happens at the right time, in the right place, and by the right people. You don’t… instruction from you or you may decide to organise the whole funeral yourself. Things to think about Contact a few funeral directors in your area to compare cost and the nature of their service. Or ask friends, family, or your faith leader for recommendations. Look for a member of a professional…

to notice or escape to safety when a smoke alarm goes off, then there's extra protection and support available across Surrey. SFRS offers a free online home safety check and if you then require additional care and attention SFRS will be in touch to arrange a free safe and well visit: Telephone…) or online (including email, social media or fake websites). Remember these three pointers: Say no to doorstep callers If it seems too good to be true, it probably is Unsolicited phone calls - it's not impolite, it's your right to hang up More help and information from Buckinghamshire… If you, or someone you look after is struggling with everyday tasks, then simple equipment, adapting your home, or new technology can make the difference between living independently and needing someone to help you: Website : www.surreycc.gov.uk/stayingindependent Home Equipment Finder The Home…

Stay safe and independent at home Contents get equipment to stay safe at home use personal alarms for emergency help get help with small repairs and DIY tasks find local services free fire safety checks Worried about staying safe or managing at home on your own? You can get simple equipment, personal alarms, help with small repairs and free fire safety checks. Local services can also help you find the right support for your needs. This page explains what’s available and how to get started. Get equipment to stay safe at home Finding useful equipment online Use the home equipment finder. You can find useful equipment to help you stay safe and independent at home. You can: search by room, like bathroom or bedroom choose your needs, like falls or mobility, or fatigue management search by product type, like grab rails . or kitchen equipment Browse…

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