Carers Rights: Understanding Carers Assessments and Surrey's Carer Break Offer
Understand Carers Assessments and how to access Surrey’s £300 Carer Wellbeing Break. Friendly expert panel sharing advice and support for carers.
Understanding Carers Assessments and Surrey’s Carer Break Offer
Join this special Action for Carers Surrey event to better understand how a Carers Assessment can help you in your caring role and find out more about Surrey’s revised Carer Wellbeing Break Offer (£300 payment) to help carers take a much needed break.
This session is not only designed to raise awareness of Carers Assessments, but also offers carers the chance to take part in an informative discussion with a panel of experts — Lisa Woodruff Truscott (Senior Carers Practice Development Advisor, Surrey County Council), Maria Zealy (SWR), Lisa Roberts (Giving Carers a Voice), and Rachel Brennan (Adult Carer Support Manager, Action for Carers Surrey).
What the session will cover
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What a Carers Assessment involves and why it’s important
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The support available from Adult Social Care
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The likely outcomes of engaging with services, including access to financial benefits and other practical help
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Details of Surrey’s revised Carers Wellbeing Break payment
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How carer-related benefits can link with any existing awards
Who should attend
This event is especially relevant for:
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People who haven’t yet completed a Carers Assessment
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Those who may be unsure if they are a carer
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Established carers wondering if they can request a reassessment when their needs change
Please feel free to invite others who may not yet see themselves as carers — a gentle prompt from someone they trust might encourage them to take that first step.
Please note…
A Carers Assessment is not a reflection on the quality of care you provide. It’s a supportive conversation to make sure you receive the advice, information and support you’re entitled to, including potential financial help and wellbeing opportunities.
How to join us for this event…
To book your place, please complete the ‘I am interested in this event’ form below – but please note that the places are limited.
This is an online event, using Teams. We’ll send you the link before the event, and you simply need to click the link to attend.
I am interested in this event
Let us know if you would like to attend this event by filling in the form below.