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Surrey County Council and the NHS in Surrey have opened a NEW survey (open November 2020, closing January 3) to help finalise the draft Surrey Carers Strategy 2021-24.

Alongside 74 other organisations, we have written to both the Work and Pensions Secretary and the Chancellor, calling on the Government to raise Carer’s Allowance as part of Carers UK’s #FairerForCarers campaign. It's time for the Government to recognise the vital role that unpaid carers play, and to put in place much needed financial support as winter approaches.

Bardardo's launches a new, free telephone helpline and web chat facility for children, young people and families from these communities who are suffering the long-lasting and wide-ranging impact of Covid-19.

Surrey Community Action's Money Matters service is 'on the road', popping up high street locations around Surrey, to offer free and impartial advice on topics like bills, energy, debt and scams.

Winter is approaching - a time when the Ambulance service sees an increase in call-outs. They've provided a helpful list of prompts and tips to help minimise the risk of accidents.

If you are having difficulty accessing hospitals (because of COVID) we can issue you with a letter to prove your caring role. It can also be used when out and about to explain your caring role, as well as situations like priority shopping.

Carers UK's new report shows how significantly carers continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - providing more care, with less support and worried about how they'll cope over winter.

Adult Social Care has updated its “Staying Independent” webpages, including a big update to the Equipment and Technology information, with different ideas and suggestions on how smart technology and equipment can help improve independence at home for you and the person you care for.

A GP from New Zealand has gone viral online with a helpful video on how to manage mild covid 19 symptoms at home.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust have a set of videos to support people with Learning Difficulties, and their carers - with content particularly focused on concerns people may have because of COVID. 

A carer himself, for his mother and now his son, new Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has acknowledged the role and needs of the UK's carers, speaking at the party conference.

Limits on the number of people you can see socially have changed, limiting meetings indoors or out, to no more than six people. However, there are exemptions, including for caring situations and for charities,