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Only a registered doctor can certify the cause of death. This is usually the GP or doctor who has verified death. They will complete a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) if the death was expected and they are sure of the cause(s). In an emergency period, there may be a relaxation 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…

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…

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want less frequent but longer breaks enabling you to take a holiday, catch up on sleep, or pursue a hobby. Whilst having that break someone will need to look after the person you normally care for. This could be another family member, a care worker coming in to provide support in the home, or a stay in a care home or hospice. To access a break you can talk to: The person you care for’s GP or nurse about organising a regular break . In Surrey, we have a GP Carer Breaks Scheme. Most GPs in Surrey are able to prescribe a carer a one-off grant up to the sum of £300 in order to meet…. If looking for a care home provider which offers respite Care Choices may be of help to you. If you need help to access a break from your caring role or need more local information about carer breaks talk to Action for Carers Surrey or if you want additional information outside of Surrey access…

(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… organisations and local charities that could provide help. NHS funding The NHS may fund nursing care costs in certain circumstances for the person you care for as they approach end of life. There are two different types of funding: NHS Continuing Healthcare : under this scheme, the NHS pays for care home fees or pays for care workers to help someone in their home. It is not means tested. However there are eligibility criteria that have to be met for the person you care for to receive this type of funding, and having a terminal diagnosis will not necessarily guarantee funding. The person you care…

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…

If you struggle with getting dressed, you may want to think about getting some help at home. Organisations can provide this type of support, known as personal care or home care, for as little as a couple of hours a week or more if needed. Search ‘ dressing ’ to find a list of relevant support options. Aids to help you get dressed Dressing aids can help you put on socks or shoes; fasten buttons and zips or reach to pull up trousers or skirts, can all make getting dressed easier. Find suggestions on The home equipment finder . Aids to meet your needs may be purchased directly from a range of different companies. Search ‘ equipment ’ to find a list of organisations that could help. Short term help at home If you've just come out of hospital, or have had a period of illness and aren't coping at home, you may just need some extra support at home to get back on your feet. Surrey’s…

Day centres, run by the local district or borough councils, often run activities and lunch clubs. They are great places to meet old and new friends. Some can also provide a mini-bus to pick you up and take you home. If you need transport to go to day centres, or to get out and see friends, look through the community transport organisations , which include Hoppa, Buses4U and Dial-a-ride. Look through these day centres to find one near you or contact your local borough or district council: Elmbridge - centres for the community Epsom and Ewell - communities and wellbeing Guildford - social centres Mole Valley - social centres Reigate and Banstead - community centres Spelthorne - community centres Surrey Heath - centres for older people Tandridge - centres for older people Waverley - active older age Woking - centres for the community There are also day…

personal-relationships There are many activities, day centres and groups available across Surrey: Day centres often run activities and lunch clubs, and some can provide a mini-bus to pick you up and take you home again. Contact your local borough or district council or search ‘ Day centres ' to find something near you. Find your local district or borough council (GOV.UK). Connect to Support Surrey has information on a range of arts and crafts groups and activities and includes: Art Theatre Dance Photography Singing Choirs Bridge Sewing Knitting Gardening Sport and leisure activities on Connect to Support Surrey include: Bowls Tennis Badminton Swimming Golf Cricket Yoga Feeling lonely? Have a look through our Loneliness and Social Isolation page to find some suggestions that could help you stay active and connect with others…

home so that you can learn at your own pace and with your own computer. Phone: 01372 732 456 If you prefer, you can join the IT Club which runs on the last Tuesday of every month. The Old Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom Phone: 01372 732 456 The club meets between 2pm and 4pm. Call…