Toilet training
Toilet training can be tricky if your child has additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Join Mark Brown to look at how to make the process fun and more manageable for everyone involved.
Carers in Surrey are starting to be called for their vaccine, as the government rolls out the vaccination for groups 5 and 6 (which includes qualifying carers). Find out more on our vaccination page – including a reminder of how to register with your GP as a carer.
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End of life care: Marie Curie supporting carers
Join Julie Skelton from Marie Curie to look at some of the challenges of end of life care, and the support available.
Moving and Handling - 'sit to stand' session
Do you have to help someone get out of bed, or up from a chair? Our Moving and Handling team can show you how to do it safely - for you and the person you're looking after.
How we've helped Surrey's carers during the pandemic...
We offer Surrey's carers all sorts of free support. Our expert teams have worked tirelessly to continue delivering info on benefits and entitlements, run support groups and events and more. If you're having a tough time we have one to one support and can be on hand with advice.
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Adult carers attending one of our online events or support groups.
71,179
Engagements with carers - averaging 357 per working day.
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Carer identification letters sent - referenced as best practice by UK Gov.
Every carer has a story...
There are more than 115,000 carers living in Surrey. They come from all walks of life and range in age from 5 to 95.
Read Julie-Anne's story
Julie-Anne is 12 and helps care for her older sister who has epilepsy.
Read Hasu's story
Hasu gave up a highly successful, international business in order to care for his wife and son. He thinks it's really important to ask for support when you need it.
Read Sriya's story
Sriya looks after her elderly grandparents. She found it hard to manage all the extra responsibilities, but is doing well, and says that being a carer is very much part of who she is.
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What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Say yes to Question 24 in the Census
This year's Census will ask if you are a carer. It's vital all carers say yes to this question to ensure the right support and services are provided.
Caring to the End
SCC and the NHS in Surrey have launched a new website called 'Caring to the End' to help carers understand what's involved when the person they care for is reaching the end of their life.
