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, 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.…

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centres and support groups for people with a learning disability or physical disability .…

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https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/community-health/social-prescribing Social prescribing is a free service. It aims to help you take control of your health and wellbeing. The service can give you information and support on: healthy lifestyles and physical activity budgeting, debt and benefits employment support housing and helping you to live independently mental health and emotional wellbeing opportunities to get out and meet new people See Social prescribing for more information. How to access the service You can refer yourself to the social prescribing service if you live in: Surrey Heath Spelthorne Find your district or borough council (GOV.UK) If you don't live in those areas, you will need to get a referral from one of the following: your GP a nurse a social care worker your benefit advisor your local pharmacist…

' 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… ‘ community transport ’ to find a list of organisations that could help Looking after someone When you look after someone who needs a lot of support, there may be times when you need help too. You can check if you qualify from support from the council by completing our carer's assessment . Our…