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  • Funding end of life care

    (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…, including medical care, carer support, and counselling. Benefits and entitlements State benefits are another source of financial help. You or the person you care for may be eligible. Not all benefits are means-tested. It is possible to get claims for benefits fast-tracked and to be paid at a higher… Funding end of life care can be expensive, not just for the person you care for but also for you as the carer. The person you care for may have had to give up work because they are too unwell and/or you may have had to give up work to provide the care they need. There are a range of sources…

  • Finding out who can help and where

    . An assessment of your child’s needs will be carried out by a social care worker and you as a parent carer are also entitled to a carer’s assessment to think about your own support needs – this may include benefits advice, help in the home and services that give you a break. A professional involved… be benefit from palliative care. The team can also ensure an integrated ongoing approach to your child’s treatment and care as well as family support by liaising effectively with local community support. Children’s Hospice As well as providing specialist nursing care and short breaks on site (often referred to as ‘respite care’), a children’s hospice will provide specialist nursing care in the family home, symptom management, end of life care and bereavement support. Tailored support is free of charge to families and includes a named key worker and a comprehensive range of therapies and support…

  • Supporting others

    There is a temptation to avoid a member of the family or a friend who is grieving, especially if you are struggling with your own grief or you are worried you might say the wrong thing. However, we need to remember the support of those close to us is vital when coping with bereavement. The most important thing is to give family and friends space to talk about the person if they want or just listen. Sometimes just being in the same room and being together quietly is enough. It can be helpful to share anecdotes or memories about the person you all cared about as this allows you and your family/friends to open up. Here is a list of do's and don'ts about how to support someone who is bereaved , as well as a leaflet on supporting grieving people .…

  • Gambling support service

    GamCare provides free confidential support and treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling.…