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A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers

woman with child with disability

Ofsted inspecting Surrey SEND services

Ofsted are currently carrying out an inspection of SEND services, and as part of this, there's a survey to hear the views and experiences of Surrey parents and carers of children with SEND.

Parent carers
Autumn children walk to school

Return to school for young carers

As schools return this autumn, read about our support for Surrey's young carers who often face particular challenges in education.

Parent carers
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Evelyn Partners complete Three Peaks Challenge

Huge thanks to a gallant team of adventurers at Evelyn Partners who have just successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge (in just 31 hours) raising funds to help us support young carers. Thank you!

Supporters
Surrey Carers on sofa helping older man

Urgent Community Response Service for Unpaid Carers

Should the person you care for go into crisis at home, the Urgent Community Response Service should be able help if there's no other support available and it's an emergency situation.

Adult carers
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State of Caring survey 2023

The annual, and crucial, State of Caring survey has opened, painting a picture of the lives of the UK's several million carers, and gathering evidence to campaign for change. Can you take part?

Adult carers

Life opportunities for young adult carers

Two new reports show the damaging effects of caring on young carers' education and housing, but a new All Party Parliamentary Group's inquiry looks for evidence into the effect of caring and prove the need for change.

Professionals

Carers Leave Bill

Unpaid carers will now have right to unpaid leave as Carers Leave Act becomes Bill

Adult carers
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