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. […]

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 […]