A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
To mark Carers Rights Day 2020, Carers UK released new research which estimates that the care provided to date during the COVID-19 pandemic by unpaid carers is a staggering £135 billion; meaning each day during the pandemic, unpaid carers are saving the UK state £530 million in the care they provide.
Did you know that by signing up to your utility companies' free Priority Service Registers you can get extra assistance in a water shortage or power cut? Find out more.
Carers already put their own health needs last - and the NHS is concerned that all of us are failing to see our GP just now because of the pandemic. A new campaign has been launched to encourage you to make that GP appointment. Don't put it off.
The government has published new care home visiting guidelines with the second lockdown. The ability to visit is still severely limited and many charities are expressing their frustration and disappointment, including Carers Trust.
Surrey County Council and the NHS in Surrey have opened a NEW survey (open November 2020, closing January 3) to help finalise the draft Surrey Carers Strategy 2021-24.
Alongside 74 other organisations, we have written to both the Work and Pensions Secretary and the Chancellor, calling on the Government to raise Carer’s Allowance as part of Carers UK’s #FairerForCarers campaign. It's time for the Government to recognise the vital role that unpaid carers play, and to put in place much needed financial support as winter approaches.
Bardardo's launches a new, free telephone helpline and web chat facility for children, young people and families from these communities who are suffering the long-lasting and wide-ranging impact of Covid-19.
Surrey Community Action's Money Matters service is 'on the road', popping up high street locations around Surrey, to offer free and impartial advice on topics like bills, energy, debt and scams.
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.
