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 […]

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 […]

Being a Trustee

Being a Trustee is very rewarding. As a trustee, you are part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. The clear and obvious benefit to being a trustee is the contribution you will make to a great cause, supporting the work of unpaid […]