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This accessibility statement applies to connecttosupportsurrey.org.uk. This website is run by Surrey County Council. We are committed to providing an accessible website that is easy to use by anyone, whatever their age, background, access device or level of ability/disability. This means that…

As a parent our natural instinct is to protect. This may mean you want to delay talking to your child about their diagnosis and prognosis for as long as possible. However, research has shown that it is better to have honest and open conversations as early on as possible for the following reasons:…

Coping with bereavement is difficult when death is expected, but if the death is sudden it is even harder to deal with. A sudden death might be the result of: A murder. Road or other accident. Heart attack (which is also the second highest cause of death after cancer). Drug or alcohol o…

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SFRS-support-in-surrey This guide provides information about help and support available in Surrey to help you stay independent, safe and well, including: Staying Safe Abuse and safeguarding Scams and fraud Money, benefits and advice Health Disability Equipment and technology Tran…

Here’s what you should expect as a parent carer in terms of providing care to your child and ensuring you and your family have the support you need for providing quality family life. Child and family assessment Your child should receive a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency assessment as soon as…

Funding end of life care can be expensive, not just for the person you care for but also for you as the carer. The person you care for may have had to give up work because they are too unwell and/or you may have had to give up work to provide the care they need. There are a range of sources of …

Need help with washing, dressing or using the bathroom at home? You can get support through homecare services, local organisations, bathroom adaptations and simple equipment. This page explains how to find the right help for your needs and stay independent at home. What's on this page: hel…

Finding it hard to use the toilet safely or comfortably at home? There’s support available in Surrey to help you manage better. You can get advice on continence, borrow or buy toilet aids, and make changes to your home to make things easier. Local services can also help you find the right equipme…

Need help with cooking, shopping or getting meals delivered at home? In Surrey, there are several ways to get support. You might be able to have hot meals delivered, get help preparing food at home, join a lunch club for a cooked meal and company, or use supermarket delivery if you shop online.…