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New healthcare self-referral and info page First Community launches new webpage to help people self-refer and access health advice without seeing a GP

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of life care is often considered to be provided in the last year of life, but this varies from person to person and diagnosis to diagnosis. Some people may receive end of life care in just their last few weeks or even days. ​End of life care helps the person you care for to live as comfortably…

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…

You may need specialist aids and equipment to care for your child. You and your child may be assessed by an Occupational Therapist from your primary care trust or children’s team who can inform you about the options and services open to you. Any aids and equipment should be included in your Child and Family Care Plan. If needing specialist continence aids for example nappies, talk to the health visitor or children’s nursing team for advice. Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Incontinence (ERIC) Helpline service provides support for children, parents and professionals who… your housing meets your child’s needs. There may not be enough room to meet their care needs or to enable you to care safely. You may need a specifically adapted room or bathroom. Funding may be available from your local authority or you may need to have a housing assessment to see if your current…

different from the rest of your peer group but risks invariably pay off. Think about who you most trust and write down what you want to say as this can really help organise your thoughts and feelings. Also, pick your time and place. Think about when might be the best time for you to talk and where you will feel most comfortable. You also need to be clear about what outcome you want to achieve from talking to a trusted person. Is it emotional support you are seeking, practical support, or both? Do you just want to be listened to?…

to see a doctor without your parents or carer but you would need them to register you at your GP surgery so that you can book appointments. A good GP will give you as a young person the opportunity to talk separately away from the person you care for about any physical and emotional health problems you may have as a result of your caring role. For tips and advice as well as hearing from young people about their experiences of seeing a GP. Eat well Healthy Eating is also important because getting the right nutrients helps to keep your energy and concentration levels up. A poor diet can also…

, or care home. Talk to the person you care for about the importance of giving consent to share information (if they have mental capacity to consent) and check information has been passed between professionals. Ask about any training that might be available to help you with your caring role. …