A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
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,
Research into the lives of 7,000 young adult carers has demostreated that they are not being adequately supported nationally, costing the UK £1bn per annum. This comes from lost tax revenue, welfare benefits and health service costs.
Dementia charity John's Campaign is seeking a judicial review of the government guidance on care home visits. It says many care homes in England are still refusing regular face-to-face visits, often essential for people with severe dementia.
We are delighted to report that we've been accredited to ISO 9001: Quality Management.
The Carers Commissioning Partnership is a group which looks at how services can be commissioned to improve the lives of Surrey’s carers. Made up of commissioners, health and social care professionals and voluntary group representatives, they are seeking a carer to be a co-chair of the group. Could you be that person?
Masks are now obligatory in many public places, including shops, banks and public transport. It's important to wear them to help stop the spread of COVID-19. However, some people can't wear them - find out more about exemptions and getting an exemption card.
A thousand young, and young adult carers, including from Action for Carers, fed into this Carers Trust survey with the disturbing results released last week. They showed big increases in the time spent caring and a consequent rise in stress and a steep decline in mental health
The University of Surrey's 'Widening Participation & Outreach team' have a scheme offering children in need, including young carers, 'Book Bundles' to help them access literature and continue reading while not in school.
