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 responsibility can bring additional stress and can adversely affect our relationships with the people we care […]
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 will have an information and fundraising stand at the market outside the Belfry Shopping Centre from 9am […]
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 many unpaid local carers earning a regular income or taking a little time out is simply […]
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 support carers they employ across the county. The initiative is one of several ideas that has […]
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. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the pressure you’re under. […]
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 was set up last year to support carers and those most vulnerable living alone during the […]
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 is often “physically and emotionally demanding, with consequences for carers’ own health & wellbeing”. The pandemic […]
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 not getting the support we need, simply because we don’t see ourselves as carers. Fortunately, the […]
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 […]
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 social interaction through companionship can help, and can be an important factor in preventing carers, […]