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News for you
A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
Nuffield Health team runs Surrey Half Marathon in support of unpaid carers
A team from Nuffield Health sites across Surrey is gearing up to take on the Surrey Half Marathon on 22 March, raising funds for us at Action for Carers to help support unpaid carers of all ages.
What do you think of respite care? Tell Surrey your views on its draft Adult Short Breaks Policy – consultation open
SCC is consulting on its short breaks policy for adult carers - considering what respite a carer should get when looking after an adult with the (eligible) support and care needs.
Surrey Hospitals Winter Pressures - speak with your ACS Hospital Adviser
Surrey Heartlands Trust have declared a 'critical incident' due to winter pressures - and other hospitals in similar situations. If you care for someone in a Surrey Hospital and it's likely the hospital wish to discharge them, please speak to us for advice and guidance as you go through this process.
Read Gracie's story - could you share yours?
Read about young carer Gracie's life, and the support she's received. could you share your story to help other carers?
Vicky takes on the Surrey Half to support other carers
Good luck to carer Vicky who is taking on the Surrey Half Marathon this March to raise funds for Action for Carers, recognising the support she and her son have received. Thank you Vicky!
A year of creativity for young carers with UCA
Huge thanks to the University of the Creative Arts and HEON multiple creative events for our young carers over the past year - allowing them a chance to learn, grow and be inspired for their futures!
Carers challenges in finding financial help
Carers UK have published a new report that looks at how poorly informed carers are about the financial help that's available - despite their growing need for support and the cost of living crisis.
Carer's Allowance Review - Government admits failings and promises change
The Independent review of failings in how carers were penalised for minor, unwitting, overpayments in their Carer's Allowance, and the DWP's own guidance,, has highlighted serious systematic failures within the Department of Work and Pensions. The Government has acknowledge the issues and promises change.
Joint letter to the Chancellor demanding action on Carer's Allowance
Action for Carers joins 50 carer organisations and Carer's UK to demand change to Carer's Allowance in advance of UK budget
SCC's new care costs indicator tool
Surrey County Council has launched a new tool to show likely care costs over time, for carers and families to help them plan for the future
Thank you Windlesham Golf Club
An enormous thank you to the kind members of Windlesham Golf Club for their fundraising activities over the past year, in support of Surrey's young carers. They've raised an amazing £18,400