Practical Advice and Local Support
Accessing Practical Care and Support
Our Clinical Team is available to answer any questions you might have, from medication to how to get someone out of the bath safely.
We can also give you nutrition and exercise advice, help you manage tiredness, or put you in touch with the many other organisations out there to support you too.
Please call our Triage Team on 01293 447329 if you have any questions about care.
More support for carers can be found through these local organisations:
See also: local organisations delivering Respite Care.
Carers Support West Sussex
Helpline and online support for carers in West Sussex with a focus on:
- Emotional support
- Carer Contingency Planning
- Carers Assessments
- Practical guidance and information (including equipment and grants)
Telephone: 0300 028 8888
Email: info@carerssupport.org.uk
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Action for Carers Surrey
Helpline and online support for carers in Surrey offering:
- One-to-one phone support instead of home visits
- An extended Carer Information Centre, with more staff able to take your questions by phone and email
- Increased information via the website
Telephone: 0303 040 1234
Email: CarerSupport@actionforcarers.org.uk
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Caring to the End
Website supporting Surrey carers with information on end of life care:
- practical, legal and financial information for carers who are caring or who have just lost a loved one
- advice on coping with grief and where to go for support after caring
- information for young carers and parent carers
The Brigitte Trust
The Brigitte Trust provides a service for people living in Surrey:
- offering emotional support and practical help at home to people and their families facing cancer, MND, MS, heart and lung failure and other life-threatening illness.