Find out about the consultations on issues affecting carers that are running in Surrey and nationally. Some we run, however many are from external organisations but we think they're relevant to you!
Consultations are your opportunity to have a voice on local and national issues affecting carers. If consultations are currently taking place you can follow the links to take part, many of these are run by other organisations but we think they are relevant to Surrey’s carers.
Your view really does matter and together we can plan what support looks like for carers now and in the future.
Below are some of the consultations currently running in Surrey, some are from us but many are from external organisations consulting on issues affecting carers - add your voice!
Here you can also find a list of the consultations run and promoted by Surrey County Council.
We want to hear from you! The ACS team are consulting with carers on their experiences so we can support carers in Surrey delivering the kind of help you need.
Family Voice Surrey are looking for feedback from people who have special travel arrangements to get children and young people with SEND to and from school.
Guildford and Waverly CCG are reviewing the way urgent care services are used and they are seeking input from carers as part of their consultation. You can find more info on their Better Care Together site including a link to the survey.
South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb), is inviting people to help shape a new Patient Experience Strategy. The Trust is keen to ensure it further develops its service to be responsive and tailored to patient needs and wants people to tell it what matters to them most in relation to their experience of NHS services.
The Community Equipment Service is looking for feedback on Surrey's equipment loan service. If you've received equipment or adaptations through this service, please feed back.
There are also consultations running across the whole of the UK on issues affecting carers...
NICE are reviewing the provison of support for adult carers and are running a consultation process as part of that project. While they accept input from individuals they encourage comments to be submitted through a registered stakeholder organisation.
Disabaility Rights UK are publicising the Care Quality Commission (CQC) project called “Tell us about your care" because they want more feedback from disabled people and those living with a long term condition. Please share your experiences of visiting your GP or hospital by completing a short survey.
NICE are inviting feedback from individuals and organisations on the subject of decision making and mental capacity. You can find supporting documents and the consultation info here. Please note the consultation closes on the 4th Dec 2019.
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