Living life as a working carer and the impact of Covid-19
At Crossroads Care Surrey, we understand just how challenging it can be for working carers to balance their paid work with a caring for a loved one. Under normal circumstances unpaid carers have a raw deal. Across the UK, there are 7 million unpaid carers, saving the UK economy £132bn each year. Caring for a […]
A new year and more support for those most in need
When we look back at 2020, one positive we can take is how well our community responded at the outbreak of Coronavirus and throughout the year. The spirit of togetherness prevailed, rallying to support one another and those most vulnerable. During the first lockdown we suspended our face-to-face services caring in people’s homes. Because of […]
New Tier 4 Covid-19 restrictions – Crossroads Care services remain unaffected
Following on from the PM’s announcement on 19th December stating the majority of Surrey would be entering a new more regional Tier 4 restrictive period to stay safe during this period of increased cases of Covid-19, the charity Crossroads Care Surrey will remain open for business delivering frontline care for those who need vital help […]
Caring Behind Closed Doors During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the lives of unpaid carers and those they care for. Research from Carers UK has found that 4 in 5 unpaid carers (81%) are currently providing more care than before lockdown, and most carers (64%) have not been able to take any breaks at all in the last […]
Dame Judi Dench appeals for community to support carers and those most vulnerable this Christmas
A national treasure and Surrey resident, Dame Judi Dench urges people to support those who care round-the-clock for loved ones and older people living alone who are socially isolated this Christmas & beyond. From Bond movies to the stage, sitcoms and more, not only is Dame Judi a well-respected actor, but she is a hard-working […]
Recruiting a new volunteer workforce – making it happen
Over the course of the last few months, we have been working hard to recruit new volunteers to support more carers, their loved ones and those most vulnerable or at-risk within our community. We met up with Dionne Hilton, our volunteer coordinator who took time out to tell us a little bit about finding the […]
Be a different kind of volunteer
Have you ever thought about being a volunteer, but not sure what you could do? At Crossroads Care there are different volunteer roles to suit everyone, depending on your skills and the time you have available to offer. Volunteers can choose to apply for a specific role, but this does not limit them as they […]
Being a Trustee
Being a Trustee is very rewarding. As a trustee, you are part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. The clear and obvious benefit to being a trustee is the contribution you will make to a great cause, supporting the work of unpaid […]
Charity vows to be there for carers & the wider community throughout new national lockdown
Following on from the PM’s announcement on 31st October stating we would be heading for another national month-long lockdown to stay safe during this period of increased cases of Covid-19, the charity Crossroads Care Surrey have pledged to remain open for business. Since the first lockdown, the health and care sector have now learned more […]
Carers survey reveals 9 in 10 carers are significantly impacted by Covid-19
There are some significant outcomes from our Annual Carers Survey we have just completed. The most concerning is the reaction to the recent lockdown and the effects of being unable to leave the home. The results show 9 in every 10 carers are concerned about how Covid19 has impacted their life with 50% of carers […]