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on what is appropriate, see How to change a will . Once a Will has been made it is important to store it in a safe place for example with your solicitor or bank, safely stored at home, or with the Probate Registry. Make sure the person you care for informs the executor(s) where their will is kept…

but if this is not possible due to distance of your family member or friend be sensitive to the impact the news may have on them. Sometimes rehearsing what you are going to say can help. Make sure you have enough time to be with the person or to speak on the phone and that you are in a safe and confidential setting. Make… their emotions and to be in a safe environment with family and friends around them. It is important for the child to know the person has died and the person’s death to be explained to the child in words that are age appropriate. Allow the child to see the body if this is what they want to do…

If you prefer to get support from outside the family or your family network there are a range of different organisations and charities offering bereavement information both online and in print. These include: Cruse Bereavement Care Marie Curie Macmillan Cancer Support The Loss Foundation Age UK Surrey If you like to interact with others online there are several online communities that you can go to which are completely confidential and safe. You may have to set up a username and password. Many charities have these, including Marie Curie . You may like to talk to someone but don't want to leave your home, so there are also several telephone support lines and web chats that you can use. These include Marie Curie , Samaritans , and Cruse Bereavement Care . The Brigitte Trust run free structured 8-week bereavement programmes with a professional facilitator for anyone…

Contents toilet aids and equipment help with continence find local help getting to your toilet Finding it hard to use the toilet safely or comfortably at home? You can get advice on continence, borrow or buy toilet aids, and make changes to your home to make things easier. Local se…

Contents dressing aids help dressing at home Finding it hard to get dressed each day? You can get support to make dressing easier and safer. Simple dressing aids can make it easier to manage on your own. If you need extra help, homecare services can help with daily tasks. Dressing a…

volunteering pages Learn digital skills If you want to build confidence using a computer, tablet or smartphone, support is available. You can: join free or low-cost digital skills sessions get help with online forms, emails and video calls learn how to stay safe online Search for digital skills support Digital Support Volunteers Surrey Libraries offer free digital help to anyone who needs support using computers, tablets or smartphones. Volunteers help people: learn basic digital skills, like sending emails or using the internet stay safe online access online…

Transport and getting around Surrey Contents community transport flexible minibuses buses and trains accessible taxis driving and parking Need help getting to appointments, shops or social activities? Whether you're going to a hospital, visiting friends or popping to the shops,…

, 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…

The Easy Read Guide helps people with learning disabilities stay safe from scams.…

Find out about major adaptations Adaptations can help people stay in their own homes safely and for longer.