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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…

, they can assist with choosing equipment to meet your particular needs, help install and set up new software, arranging settings and adjusting accessibility options. BBC Webwise Provides useful links, information on courses on a various computer related courses, including staying safe online…

Connect to Support Surrey, your local directory for care and support services. Whether you're a resident or a professional looking, this guide will help you navigate and make the most from the site. Connect to Support Surrey has a range of care and support services in Surrey, including: community groups and activities help at home services such as, cleaning, meals, shopping regulated care providers for personal care needs transport options , food banks , and more Connect to Support Surrey also has information pages with useful content on various topics, from staying independent to end-of-life care .…

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 that could help use the uktsa website to find a recommended local decorator, handyman, plumber, electrician, or builder If you are struggling with stairs or accessing essential rooms in your house a home adaptation or change may be necessary. Consider talking to a home improvement agency…

Here are the things you need to consider as you prepare for your child’s final days, how you prepare to say goodbye to your child, and what happens following their death. Planning for end of life A member of your child’s care team will approach you to discuss what you and your child would like 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 and this is often referred to as an Advance Care Plan. Discussions with professionals should include talking with you about your child having a natural death. This is where treatments and equipment will be withdrawn so that your child can die peacefully and without pain. For more information about what…

a serious or chronic illness, a disability, has or cares for someone living with dementia, is of pensionable age, has children under five in their household, has refrigerated medicines or relies of medical equipment then the Priority Services Register will ensure that people receive extra support… Equipment and technology Staying independent 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 Equipment Finder online equipment catalogue for ideas to help you stay well and independent at home: • Website : www.surreycc.gov.uk/homeequipmentfinder Personal care alarms, smoke alarms Personal care alarms, smoke alarms and sensors can help you live…

alternative formats or language Forces Connect Surrey Fire & Rescue Service Surrey Fire & Rescue Service offer a FREE Safe and Well Visit to anybody who requires it. We offer free fire safety advice for your home, with free fire safety equipment available if necessary. This can include… check advises that it is required, we can book a personalised safe and well visit to provide and install fire safety equipment free of charge. If you are unable to complete the online home fire safety check, book a safe and well visit direct with us for yourself, or refer a loved one or someone… will not work without a battery, never disconnect or remove batteries. Smoke alarms will alert you to a potential fire early so you can get to safety. Get them, install them, test them. They could save your life. Hard of hearing - Linked alarms We can provide free equipment for those who are hard…

SFRS-support-in-surrey This guide provides information about help and support available in Surrey to help you stay independent, safe and well, including: Staying Safe Abuse and safeguarding Scams and fraud Money, benefits and advice Health Disability Equipment and technology… are available online. Staying Safe Priority Services Register If someone has a serious or chronic illness, a disability, has or cares for someone living with dementia, is of pensionable age, has children under five in their household, has refrigerated medicines or relies of medical equipment… : www.oneyousurrey.org.uk Disability Access practical help and information to support people with disabilities and/or long term conditions: Website : www.surreycc.gov.uk/supportingpeoplewithdisabilities Website : www.surreycc.gov.uk/yourvoicematters Equipment and technology Staying independent If you…

As well as having lots of questions about your child’s diagnosis and prognosis you will also find yourself thrown into the ‘deep end’ of the medical and social care world, including medical ‘talk’, different professional titles, equipment and medicines. To get you started here are a few brief descriptions of where care can be provided and who can provide specific child care services. You can find more general information relating to end of life care , where end of life care is provided and who might be involved in end of life care . Where to get help Hospital Palliative and end of life… it (this might be over the phone) from a doctor specialising in palliative care. Home visits from a palliative care professional to manage your child’s symptoms. Practical support, for example equipment to give oxygen and medicines to your child, medicines to store at home (and training in how to store them) so…

to day to day living tasks such as walking, personal care, cooking, eating and so on. They provide practical support to enable the person to have as good a quality of life as possible as they approach end of life by providing equipment or adaptations that enable them to be as independent as possible…