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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 .…

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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…

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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… 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…

, seek professional advice and support, for example from a GP or a local bereavement organisation such as Jigsaw or Winston's Wish Look after yourself. Only by looking after yourself can you be of support to a child. For further guidance and advice on how to talk to a child about death…

of financial support, including the government, the NHS, your local council, charities and grant giving trusts. You may find it very difficult to work out what you or the person you care for is entitled to in terms of funded services and who provides what and where. What can be particularly difficult is getting to grips with the difference between healthcare services and social care services and what is free and what has to be paid for. Local authority funding The person you care for may be entitled to social care support, such as help with washing and dressing, funded by their local authority (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…

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… 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 Adult Social Care Reablement Service can support you for as little as a couple of days up to a maximum of 6 weeks to help you relearn skills, regain confidence, or master new skills.…

Loneliness means feeling alone. Social isolation means not having many people to talk to. You can be alone and not feel lonely or isolated. You can also feel lonely even when you are with other people. Here are some tips to help you stay active, connect with others and make friends. There are national and local organisations that offer face-to-face or phone support to people who feel lonely or isolated. National organisations include Silverline , Re-engage , and Independent Age . Tandridge Community Companions is a local organisation. There are other befriending organisations in Surrey too, like Good Neighbour Schemes . Age UK Surrey and Age Concern have many services and activities for anyone over the age of 50. Men in Sheds is a group just for men to meet, talk and make things. Some of these services might charge a small fee.…