“Vital Safety Net Removed”: Charity Warns of Risk to 1,500 Carers as Emergency Support Ends
Almost 1,500 unpaid carers are being left without a vital safety net, following the decision by Surrey County Council to end funded Emergency Care Planning support from 1 April 2026.
Funding for Emergency Care Planning Ends
An important update following the decision by Surrey County Council to end funding for the Emergency Care Planning service.
Further Cuts to Vital Support Services Leave Carers with Nowhere to Turn
Surrey County Council (SCC) have now made the ultimate decision to terminate two further critical support services with immediate effect. Both the Emergency Care Provision and the End of Life support service have now been withdrawn.
Cuts to Respite Care Leave Unpaid Carers at Breaking Point as NHS Declares Critical Incidents in Surrey
With local hospital trusts declaring critical incidents, Crossroads Care says the loss of preventative support for carers is increasing risks for families and placing further strain on already overstretched NHS services.
Christmas for unpaid carers
For unpaid carers, the challenges of looking after someone, combined with the extra pressures of Christmas, can mean they just won’t get a break. What can you do to help them during this festive period?
Why Cuts to Respite Care Could Deepen Surrey’s Winter Health Crisis
Surrey County Council’s decision to end its funded contract for respite care breaks leaves hundreds of unpaid carers without the support they rely on. The impact is both immediate and profound.
How to Choose a Companionship Care Provider
Companionship care is a non-medical form of care. Rather than assisting with physical or personal needs, companionship care is all about meeting a person’s social or emotional needs.
How Much Does Home Help Cost?
The cost of home help will depend on where you live in the country, along with the specific type of assistance you need. The type of home help you get will also affect the price. You’ll have to pay more for a live-in carer, for example, than you would for a carer who visits you a few times a day.
How to Get Care at Home: Arranging Care and Your Options
If you or someone you care about is finding it difficult to manage at home, or if you’re preparing to leave hospital and you know you’ll need support, then a care at home service could help you stay safe, comfortable and independent.
Who Pays for Respite Care & How it Works? Councils, Charities & Self-Funding
Respite care allows carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities. While they take a break, someone else will look after the person they care for. Find out about the different types of respite care available and who pays for it.