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Promoting and supporting autism-friendly services and communities in Surrey.

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moments you may want to ask another member of the family or a friend to join you. Or there may be a faith leader that you would like to come and support you. …

Allows time to put additional support systems in place, such as school counsellors and grief programmes, where available Enables children to grieve with the adults in their lives, instead of alone and from the sidelines. You and other family members can help children understand that their emotions… a specialist service supporting children and their families who are facing the loss of a loved one. Contact them on 01342 313895. A dedicated support worker can help you prepare to speak with your children and then make plans for how to support them once they have been told the news. They liaise with the children’s schools, with parental consent, and help ensure each child receives all the support and guidance they require. They also offer 1:1 support for children to help them during the loss of their loved one and beyond. Your local hospice may also be able to offer support to your family. Go…

You may have to explain to a person with a learning disability that a family member has died and are concerned about their level of understanding and how to do this. Using storyboards and memory books may be a helpful way of communicating with a person with a learning disability about death and enabling them to share their feelings. ‘Access to Learning Disability Healthcare' has developed a Make a Difference Toolkit which includes information and resources on how to support people with a learning disability with end of life care and bereavement. There are also some very helpful books ‘Books Beyond Words' which can be purchased individually on death and loss of a family member. Here is information and advice as well as easy to read resources on how to help people with a learning disability deal with grief .…

A chat support service for rape and sexual abuse survivors is now available online. …

Helping people with learning disabilities and autism vote using simple guides and support.…

you get an appointment at a time to suits you and access a one-off carer break payment to support your health and wellbeing. Your GP can also refer you for counselling if you feel this could help. You can let your GP know you are a young carer by filling out the young carers GP registration form (PDF…

Gambling: a summer of football Support for gambling issues and domestic abuse during Euro 2024. Help is available.…

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… a carer’s health needs. Your local Surrey County Council social care team. You are entitled to your own carer’s assessment and as a result of that assessment, you may be offered your own support. This could be in the form of a direct payment to enable you to pay for a day out, a short holiday or to pursue a hobby or interest. Social care teams will also assess the person you care for, with a view to arranging care for them (or giving them a direct payment) so that you can safely leave them and have peace of mind. Social care support for the person you care for is however subject to a financial…