Consultations

Surrey and North East Hampshire NHS want to know your views on accessing support for mental health. The aim is to make it easier for people to access the levels of support they need, when they need it, without being repeatedly referred to multiple services and to proactively support people with complex needs. Their survey has four main questions around what you would like to see done differently, and views on access to information, advice and support - from those using the service and carers. CLOSES 10th OCTOBER 2025

Surrey Youth Voice seeks young people aged 14-25 who have used mental health and/or wellbeing services, or tried to get help and struggled. They want you to join them as a Youth Researcher. You get training, can lead projects, and are rewarded (vouchers). They particularly want to hear from young carers.

Surrey and Borders Partnership (SABP) are exploring how people with long-term conditions can be better supported through the use of health monitoring technology. They want to hear carers’ views on how they think things like smart watches, health apps and health rate monitors can help – and what barriers there are to use. If you care for someone with a long-term condition such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, stroke, or dementia, please complete the survey. Takes 10 minutes. CLOSES 2025

Surrey Coalition is working with Surrey Heartlands and SCC to understand the experiences of Autistic people and people with learning disabilities, who have experienced crisis that may have lead to an unplanned admission to a mental health hospital or specialist units. The researchers are looking for 10 Surrey participants to join for a research conversation, and for an optional follow up group. If the person you care for is Autistic/has a LD, that has experienced a mental health crisis, he or she might like to participate with this important research. Please email [email protected]

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust (SASH) has created a public involvement network – SASH people’s panel. This is an opportunity to have a say on services at East Surrey Hospital, Crawley, Horsham and Caterham Dene. Members will be sent regular news and updates about the Trust and its services, and will be invited to get involved and have a say – this may be through surveys and focus groups, online and in person meetings and events, and more. The people’s panel is open to anyone aged 14 years and older who lives or works in Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley, Tandridge, Croydon, Crawley and Horsham – or those with an interest. SASH want as many people as possible, including young people, and those from a minority or protected characteristic group, to get involved and have their say.

This international study, run by Anglia Ruskin University, wants to better understand the roles, needs and responsibilities of student carer, who are supporting a relative at least 20 years older than themselves. They want to know how you balance studies with caring, what challenges - and opportunities - you face, and your views on solutions that might be created to better support students in this situation. Participation will be through 3 waves of short anonymous online surveys in October 2025, September 2026 and June 2027. To participate contact Dangeni: [email protected]

Kings College London have a study looking at measuring family carers moods and stress levels. They are using 'Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) as a tool - essentially sending you very brief and repeated questions over a short period of time to assess how you are feeling. They'd measure your stress levels over four weeks, with questions sent to your phone or tablet. The aim is to see if EMA is a useful tool for tracking stress and using to improve future support. To find out more, please contact Professor Louise Rose and team [email protected]