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, […]
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 […]