in their family. It is possible to make an emergency application where a person’s life expectancy is very short or to execute a will. You can also make such an application if the person you care for needs urgent medical treatment or you want to prevent them from being removed from the place where…
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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…
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charity providing training, learning, and mentoring for people overcoming disadvantages and transforming their skills for life, learning, and work. For more general information see Marie Curie .…
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The When someone dies (GOV.UK) provides a useful step-by-step guide on what to do after someone dies. One of the first things to do when the person you cared for has died is to check whether there is a will. They may also have left other instructions in ‘letters of wishes’. You may already know…
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and lead a healthier life The website has links to various support services. Digital buddies in Surrey libraries can help you to use your: laptop tablet smart device If you don’t have access to the technology the Tech to Community project can help you get online.…
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terms Welcome to Connect to Support Surrey. Surrey County Council, Social Information on Disability and NHS Surrey have provided these pages to the best of our ability, however all the content listed on this website are subject to the conditions set out below. By using this website, you agree t…
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to make decisions separately. The donor can also choose if they want their attorney(s) to be able to make decisions about life-sustaining treatment. As long as the attorney is acting in the best interests of the donor they cannot be overruled by anyone, including healthcare professionals and family…
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Mole Valley Life and Surrey County Council launch a new service…
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If you’re unsure what to search for, use the Categories section on the homepage. Examples include: support in your local community for free or low-cost activities and groups support to live your life independently for services like help with cleaning, cooking, and staying independent Browsing by category is a great way to explore the support available in Surrey.…
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. Requesting the closure of a service listing 1. Go to Suggest a change (as above). 2. At the end of the Service title field add ‘Please close this service’ or highlight with *…*. 3. Fill out reCAPTCHA. 4. Submit. The digital team will contact you when this has been done.…