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UK Govt announces plans to introduce Carers Leave Entitlement
Balancing caring responsibilities and work can be challenging and can limit the participation of unpaid carers in the labour market. Women, are often still the primary carers within the family unit and are disproportionately impacted. In response to this [...]
Sandwich carers – managing caring while bringing up your children
Most carers have additional responsibilities to caring: many of us have dependent children as well. When we are pulled in two directions, it is called sandwich caring or dual caring. Sandwich carers work incredibly hard but it does take [...]
Staff at charity get baking for inaugral ‘Care for a Cake’ week
This week local charity, Crossroads Care Surrey, is launching its first Care for a Cake week to raise money to support local unpaid carers. Staff and volunteers from the charity took part in a pre-launch event to inspire the [...]
Eight reasons why carers should register with their GP
One of the most useful actions we can take as carers is to inform our GPs that we have a caring role. This enables GPs to give us the right support, both with caring for our loved ones and [...]
Banstead community come out in droves to support carers despite the downpour
Saturday, 7 August saw Banstead Community Fair finally come alive. It’s been two long years since the event was last brought to the community, and earlier this summer the event had to be postponed again because of the extension [...]
How caring impacts lives
Every carer knows how easily the tasks involved in caring for a loved one can grow to fill the time available. It’s easy to see why. The people we care for are our nearest and dearest and we want [...]
Spatulas at the ready for Crossroads Care Surrey’s inaugural ‘Care for a Cake’ week.
This week local charity, Crossroads Care Surrey, is launching its first Care for a Cake week to raise money to support local unpaid carers. Care for a Cake week will take place from 21 August until 29 August and [...]
The emotional impact of caring: dealing with guilt and resentment
For many of us, caring starts out as positive support for a loved one. However, caring often comes at a price, whether that means we have to give up paid work or have less time for ourselves. The additional [...]
Redhill Awareness Event – Saturday 5th June 2021
We’re really looking forward to running our first local community event of the year on Saturday 5th June in Redhill town centre. In support of Volunteers’ and Carers’ Weeks, which both take place at the start of June, we [...]
Charity to shine a light on the important role unpaid carers have on society
Local Charity, Crossroads Care Surrey is launching a new campaign today called Unlocking Lives to shine a light on the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and to generate support from the local community to help carers in Surrey. For [...]
Crossroads Care Surrey announces new employers charter for working carers
The leading charity supporting unpaid carers by providing care support services in the home and community today announces the official launch of a new employers’ charter. The charter will provide employers with a blueprint on how best they can [...]
Balancing paid work with caring for a loved one – 3 Top Tips
Many carers have responsibilities at work as well as at home. If you’re a working carer, you’ll know that getting the balance right is crucial if you’re to meet the needs of your loved one, your employer and yourself. [...]
Surrey Freemasons give £18,000 grant to support local carers
CROSSROADS CARE SURREY has been generously awarded a grant of £18,000 from the MCF, The Freemasons’ Charity, with funds raised by Surrey Freemasons locally. The much-needed funds will support the charity’s community volunteer befriending and outreach support programme. The project [...]
Challenging times for unpaid carers
Times are challenging for those who care, and the situation is set to get worse following a report by the UK Government outlining how caring is a social determinant of health. Unpaid carers provide support for loved ones which [...]
Hidden carers – why are some carers not getting the support they need?
It is estimated that one in ten people in the UK is a carer at any given time. Over our whole lives, two thirds of us will have been a carer. Sadly, many of us who are carers are [...]
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 [...]
Companionship at Home
Caring, or being cared for, can be lonely and socially isolating at times. Many people may not live near their families, or might not be able to go out and attend social groups or classes like they used to. However [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Being a Trustee
Have you ever thought about becoming a trustee, but not too sure what it entails? Read our blog and find out more about the vital role that trustees have within a charity, and what the benefits are of becoming one. What is a trustee? A [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
More care, companionship and support services for Surrey residents
Crossroads Care Surrey will help those most vulnerable in Surrey thanks to new funding, supporting people with befriending and community outreach services like shopping & prescription collections. Covid-19 meant Crossroads Care Surrey needed to find new ways to support [...]
Hidden Carers need flexibility at work
It is expected millions of working carers could be forced to quit their jobs if faced with new or increased levels of caring responsibility at home. With 3 in every 10 UK employees expected to be caring, experts are calling [...]
The Benefits of making a Will
There are many reasons why you should consider making a Will. Find out more about the benefits for you and your family.
Nina’s Story
A Carer Support worker at Crossroads Care Surrey, Nina O'Brien shares her experiences of providing care for those who care during Covid-19
100 Free Wills
The Goodwill Partnership can help you make a Will in the comfort of your own home and Crossroads will pay for the first 100 Wills. Now's the time to put your affairs in order, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Unexpected opportunity to help carers
Crossroads reveal unexpected opportunity to help more carers waiting
The Importance of a Will
Many people put off writing a will because it's not something we like to think about. Find out why writing your Will is important
Care Giving
For many unpaid carers, the last few months haven't been easy. This Carers Week, Crossroads Care Surrey pledge to #MakeCaringVisible for more people who care for loved ones unpaid.
Carers Week 2020
For many unpaid carers, the last few months haven't been easy. This Carers Week, Crossroads Care Surrey pledge to #MakeCaringVisible for more people who care for loved ones unpaid.
Mary on the run for 17 Nuns
Discover Crossroads Community for families, a dedicated digital space where children and families can get immersed in trying something new.
What does a Care Reviewer Do?
Discover Crossroads Community for families, a dedicated digital space where children and families can get immersed in trying something new.
Crossroads Community for Families
Discover Crossroads Community for families, a dedicated digital space where children and families can get immersed in trying something new.
Key worker, Diana shares her story
Shopping is very rewarding. I never thought I would say that, but in these challenging times, the rewards I get are the grateful smiles of people I am helping.
Why helping people matters
With support reaching more than 2000 people in just seven weeks, it's the stories behind the numbers that matter.
PPE Donation from Bank of China
A consignment of 10,000 medical masks and 10,000 pairs of medical latex gloves from China has been delivered to Crossroads Care Surrey.
Shopping service makes a difference
Right now, carers are making a difference by helping people and the community spirit is infectious.
Coronavirus: A day in the life of a key worker
Find out how key worker, Amita Doshi has been spending her day supporting vulnerable people who are in self-isolation because of Coronavirus.
A pledge to support all vulnerable people
Crossroads Care Surrey pledge to work with the wider community.
Race Night in Frimley
On Saturday, 14th March Frimley Community Centre will play host to a very special charity race night fundraiser in support of Crossroads Care Surrey, organised by local carer Kathleen Gibson
Join us to make a difference for children
Crossroads Care Surrey are hosting a recruitment information day for prospective people who aspire to work with children who have special needs:
Young Carers Awareness Day
We work to place all unpaid carers at the heart of all we do. Today marks Young Carers Awareness Day and we pledge to join forces with others to raise awareness of the exceptional challenges Young Carers face everyday.
Carers in West Byfleet supported by Waitrose Community Matters
A very big thank you to the West Byfleet community who have actively supported carers to have vital respite time away from caring as part of Waitrose West Byfleet Community Matters project. Over the very busy Christmas period, shoppers took time out to collectively give support to unpaid carers by giving their green tokens to support our work in their community raising an incredible £410.00.
Carers enjoy Christmas in Reigate thanks to £500 grant
At Crossroads Adult Clubs in Surrey the tables were turned this week thanks to a £500 grant from Carers Trust towards getting older carers together for Christmas.
Crossroads Care Surrey host Annual General Meeting
Crossroads Care Surrey hosted their Annual General Meeting on 7th November 2019 inviting their membership, staff, key supporters and local dignitaries.
Elmbridge Road Runners raise £1,500 for children’s club
Elmbridge Road Runners wanted to do something amazing for the community in and around where they run. They decided to take on a fundraising challenge supporting our children’s club which is based in Walton-on-Thames raising a whopping £1,500.
In Memory of your loved one
By supporting our work in memory of a loved one or through leaving a small legacy or gift in your will, you will be helping Crossroads Care Surrey to reach more carers who need a respite break in order to continue their caring role.
Carers of disabled children get a Funtastic break thanks to Surrey freemasons
More than 80 unpaid carers of children with disabilities and other complex health needs will be able to take regular short breaks, thanks to a grant from Surrey freemasons.
Care to join a local lottery?
Joining a lottery linked to your local authority means you can support a cause which is important to you locally to where you live, but also support the wider community too.
Taking time out as a Carer
Looking after loved ones, including family or friends is demanding. It can be a round-the-clock, seven days a week responsibility so often finding time to get away to simply have a few short hours respite time is difficult and we understand that.
A Carer making a difference
Tomorrow, Ruksha and her family will head to Skegness to pay their respects as it’s been a year since her grandfather sadly died. Her Grandfather was laid to rest there, so a small intimate family gathering in the sea-side town will take place in his memory.