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, sitcoms and more, not only is Dame Judi a well-respected actor, but she is a hard-working […]
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, our volunteer coordinator who took time out to tell us a little bit about finding the […]
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 can choose to apply for a specific role, but this does not limit them as they […]
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 […]