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Equipment Equipment can be bought directly from a specialist supplier or household shop without an OT assessment. This might include more minor equipment items such as a raised toilet seat, pressure mattress, bath hoist, over bed table, wheelchair, crutches, or a hospital style bed. If not having an OT assessment it is best the person tries it out first either as a trial period in the home or the store, particularly if it is an expensive item. You, as the carer, also need to ensure it is safe to use and not putting your own health at risk. If the equipment proves helpful you can still arrange for a social care assessment to see if the person would be eligible for financial help. Equipment such as a hospital bed, mattress, or commode can be provided by your local community nursing team. The person’s GP can make a referral to the nursing team and they will come to the home to assess…

for example planning their funeral or prepaid funeral plan? Compassion in Dying have produced a guide on planning ahead for the LGBT community Your treatment and care: planning ahead for the LGBT community (PDF). Things to think about Although it feels hard, have that important conversation…

can read an extract from a book, religious or non-religious, or a poem they might have liked. For ideas go to Natural Endings website or Lasting Post website. The CO-OP provides really good pointers on how to write a eulogy . How to choose transport? The most common form of transport…

Hospital Hoppa will now provide hospital transport for the residents in Cranleigh unable to get to the hospital or health appointments via other means of transport.…

care workers chaplaincy services They will work alongside others involved in somebody’s care such as their GP, community nurses, hospital consultants, and nurse specialists. Hospice care is free, and paid for through a combination of NHS funding and public donation. You can contact a hospice…

The person you care for may have spiritual needs that are just as important as their physical needs. These may not be religious concerns as such but might include finding meaning in one’s life and ending disagreements with others. The person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family. Visits from a social care worker or counsellor may help with this. However, the person you care for may find comfort in their faith. Praying, talking with someone from one’s religious community (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam), reading religious texts, or listening to religious music may bring comfort. An outline of spiritual and religious practices (PDF) relating to end of life care and different faiths. Things to think about Talk to the person about the importance of your relationship with them. If caring for a parent you may want to share how they have…

your health and wellbeing. The service helps you find things you can do in your local community. It's free to use, although some of activities may charge. All the services can give you advice and support on topics like: mental health emotional wellbeing a chance to get out and meet new people Depending on where you live you may have to go through: a GP or nurse social worker benefits advisor community pharmacist In other areas you can contact them direct. Healthy Surrey can provide help and support if you want to: improve your mental wellbeing get more active and lead a healthier life The website has links to various support services. Digital buddies in Surrey libraries can help you to use your: laptop tablet smart device If you don’t have access to the technology the Tech to Community project can help you get online.…

Simple equipment can help you stay at home for longer. This might include grab rails, stair rails or access ramps. To find out more: search ' equipment ' find out about technology enabled care find equipment with our home equipment finder Maintaining your home You can find details of people who can help you with diy around the home. To find people who can help search ' handyperson '. Trading Standards' website uktsa can help you find trusted: decorators handypersons plumbers electricians builders Borough and district councils can help older and disabled residents adapt their homes. To find out more search ' Disability Facilities Grant '. Community alarms Personal alarms can help you live independently and stay at home for longer. Search ‘ community alarms ’ to find out more. Keeping warm in winter Action Surrey gives advice on: how to keep your home…

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, unsteadiness, reduced confidence) encourage the person to seek further advice and support from GP, district nurse, physiotherapist/occupational therapist, or Community Falls Prevention Team . Continence Helping the person you care for to use the toilet, commode or bedpan might cause one or both of you…