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Winter is approaching - a time when the Ambulance service sees an increase in call-outs. They've provided a helpful list of prompts and tips to help minimise the risk of accidents.

If you are having difficulty accessing hospitals (because of COVID) we can issue you with a letter to prove your caring role. It can also be used when out and about to explain your caring role, as well as situations like priority shopping.

Carers UK's new report shows how significantly carers continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - providing more care, with less support and worried about how they'll cope over winter.

Adult Social Care has updated its “Staying Independent” webpages, including a big update to the Equipment and Technology information, with different ideas and suggestions on how smart technology and equipment can help improve independence at home for you and the person you care for.

A GP from New Zealand has gone viral online with a helpful video on how to manage mild covid 19 symptoms at home.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust have a set of videos to support people with Learning Difficulties, and their carers - with content particularly focused on concerns people may have because of COVID. 

A carer himself, for his mother and now his son, new Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has acknowledged the role and needs of the UK's carers, speaking at the party conference.

Limits on the number of people you can see socially have changed, limiting meetings indoors or out, to no more than six people. However, there are exemptions, including for caring situations and for charities,

There’s a new, free service available in Surrey for people with dementia and their carers, which helps monitor the health of your loved one, automatically flagging any concerns, and putting you in touch with direct help promptly, when required.

Research into the lives of 7,000 young adult carers has demostreated that they are not being adequately supported nationally, costing the UK £1bn per annum. This comes from lost tax revenue, welfare benefits and health service costs.