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Contents dressing aids help dressing at home Finding it hard to get dressed each day? You can get support to make dressing easier and safer. Simple dressing aids can make it easier to manage on your own. If you need extra help, homecare services can help with daily tasks. Dressing… the home equipment finder Help with dressing at home If you need help with buttons, shoes or getting dressed each day, support is available. It can help you stay independent at home. Homecare services (also called personal care or domiciliary care) can help with: washing and dressing… specialist support like stroke or dementia care. Find local services to help with dressing You can use this website to find help near you. You can: search by keyword, like homecare enter your postcode to find services close by use filters to narrow results - on a desktop, these are on the left…

simple equipment, personal alarms, help with small repairs and free fire safety checks. Local services can also help you find the right support for your needs. This page explains what’s available and how to get started. Get equipment to stay safe at home Finding useful equipment online Use… the home equipment finder Use personal alarms for emergency help Personal alarms let you call for help if you fall, feel unwell or need urgent support. They’re easy to wear and can alert a response team, carer or family member. They are often worn as: a pendant a wristband a device placed… for handypeople on Connect to Support Surrey Find local services Use this website to find help near you. You can: search by keyword, like community alarms or cleaning enter your postcode use filters to narrow results – on a desktop, these are on the left. On a mobile, they appear at the top…

Contents find local services get help from a job club volunteer in your community learn digital skills support if you have a disability or health condition community learning for people with a learning disability or autism Looking for ways to build confidence, learn new skills or find work in Surrey? Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about volunteering, or just want to build your confidence with digital skills, there’s support available across Surrey. This page helps you explore local opportunities - from job clubs and community learning, to disability support… your postcode use filters to narrow results – on a desktop, these are on the left. On a mobile, they appear at the top How this site works Get help from a job club Job clubs offer practical support for job seekers. They can help you: write a CV prepare for interviews find local…

, there’s support to help you travel safely and independently. This page shows what’s available and how to get started. Community transport Need help getting to appointments, shops or social activities? If you can't use regular public transport, local services and volunteers offer door… services. Apps include: Trainline app (Android) Trainline app (Apple) UK live train times (Apple) Passenger assistance app Blue Badge parking sites Aira Explorer Taxis in Surrey Licensed taxis and private hire vehicles in Surrey must follow the law to support disabled passengers. What drivers must do By law, drivers must: carry disabled passengers and their mobility aids help passengers get in and out of the vehicle accept assistance dogs, unless medically exempt not charge extra for any of this support Drivers must also help visually impaired passengers…

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 They will fill…

' 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…

Basic computer skills are important in modern life. This page will help you find free computer courses in Surrey. Find: in person computer training online computer courses and telephone support search for computer courses near you In person courses Find courses by district, borough or Surrey wide. Elmbridge Computer and tech support courses run at: Walton-upon-Thames Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2PB Phone: 01932 247549 Email: waltoncentre@elmbridge.gov.uk Website: Walton Centre for the Community Courses run on Friday. You need to book an appointment to take… to make a booking. Guildford Age UK Surrey offer tech support by appointment. Bring your own laptop, iPad, tablet or mobile phone. Dray Court, Madrid Road, Guildford Telephone: 01483 503 414 Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk Website: Tech Support from Age UK Open Monday to Friday 10am…

Forces Connect Are you a member of the Armed Forces Community? Forces Connect is a free app for veterans, ex and current serving personnel and their families to gain support and advice on a range of topics – from education and training to crisis support and wellbeing advice. Search Forces Connect…

and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. ChildLine: 0800 1111 - a 24 hour private and confidential helpline for children Samaritans: 116 123 - a 24 hour emotional support helpline (free to call) Sane Emotional Support: 0845 767 8000 - provides crisis support (6pm to 11pm 7 days a week) Mental Health Crisis helpline (Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust): Telephone: 0300 456 8342 SMS : 07717 989 8342 Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0300 456 8342 If you have a question you can contact Connect to Support…

with access devices such as screen readers, braille readers, as well as smart phones and other devices. These are the internet browsers that we support on our website . AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability . We know some content on this website… respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) . Technical information about this website's accessibility Surrey County Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2…