Respite care waiting lists soar 50% During Covid-19 Pandemic
Waiting lists for respite care in Surrey have grown by 50% during the current COVID-19 pandemic, according to the county’s leading provider of specialist support. Crossroads Care Surrey, based in Leatherhead, has seen a sharp rise in families seeking respite care in the past year since lockdown restrictions were first introduced to stem the spread […]
Crossroads Care Surrey to close Children’s Saturday Club
It is with regret Crossroads Care Surrey Children and Young People’s Saturday Club at Burview Hall, Walton-on-Thames will be closing with effect from 2 April 2021. In this last year, due to the pandemic, the club has only been open for a few short weeks at the very beginning of 2020 and again temporarily during […]
Wellbeing Tips for Carers
Caring for someone is a wonderful thing, but it can take its toll on your health and wellbeing. If you’re caring right now, we know and understand how challenging this might be for you during the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, our recent Carer’s Survey revealed that 2 in 3 Carers say increased caring responsibilities because […]
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 […]
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 […]
A pledge to support all vulnerable people
Crossroads Care Surrey pledge to work with the wider community.