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Work Wise is aimed at jobseekers aged over 16 who may struggle to get into work due to health issues or disability, and is designed to empower and bolster the local workforce, whilst providing support and resources to individuals looking for work in Surrey and North East Hampshire. The Department for Work and Pensions-funded Individual … Continue reading
Ahead of Helpline Awareness Day (Friday, 23 February), Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Surrey County Council are highlighting a local 24-hour NHS mental health crisis helpline that supports almost 50,000 people each year. The Mental Health Crisis Helpline, run by Surrey and Borders Partnership, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days … Continue reading
The Surrey All Age Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) has granted funding of £3.6m to 13 projects that provide innovative, community-focused programmes. This is in addition to the £530,000 that was granted in 2023 to 9 projects. These initiatives aim to support the emotional well-being of our citizens by focusing on preventing poor mental health … Continue reading
The Surrey County Council Public Health team welcomed the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, on Friday 13th October to share with him some of the key health challenges for our most vulnerable residents; people experiencing multiple disadvantage and vulnerable migrants The afternoon was hosted by Guildford Action who are one … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and NHS Surrey Heartlands and have been recognised for their support towards staff who have caring duties outside the workplace. In a great example of collaboration, both organisations – who work closely together and with other organisations across Surrey to meet the health and care needs of the county’s residents – have … Continue reading
Purpose-built housing to support people with learning disabilities or autism to lead active and fulfilling lives in the community has been given the go-ahead at three Surrey sites. Backed by investment of £24million, the three developments – planned for Horley, Byfleet and Cobham – will between them provide housing for 44 residents who will be … Continue reading
Three new Surrey sites have been earmarked for affordable extra care housing which will offer older people their own front door and round-the-clock access to care and support if they need it. Surrey County Council is to free up more sites on its land – in Lingfield, Redhill and Egham – for purpose-built extra care … Continue reading
Key investment awarded to non-statutory services that support priority populations. The Surrey All Age Mental Health Investment Fund (MHIF) has awarded funding to 9 projects providing innovative, community-focused programmes to support the prevention of mental ill health and improvement of emotional well-being across the county. Established in 2022, the MHIF is an integrated funding programme … Continue reading
Plans have been revealed for purpose-built homes to help older people live independently across four more Surrey sites. The county council is seeking outline planning permission for affordable extra care housing schemes in Ottershaw, Worcester Park, Camberley and Frimley. Between them, the four developments would provide in the region of 250 homes, a mix of … Continue reading
Plans have been unveiled for affordable extra care housing on the site of a former day centre in Banstead. The county council is seeking outline planning permission for a development which will enable older people to live independently for longer in their local community. Around 50 one and two-bedroom flats would be provided on the … Continue reading
Adults who receive social care support through Surrey County Council report that services help them feel safer, enjoy a better quality of life and exercise greater control over their daily lives. More than 750 people who need long term care and support, whether in their own homes or at a care home, completed a survey … Continue reading
Surrey County Council and partners are making Surrey culture count. A new cultural website has been launched which aims to put Surrey Culture firmly on the map. The new website and cultural map will be a good resource for those living in or visiting Surrey to find out about all the rich, diverse, and inclusive … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is bringing back the exciting free summer passport scheme for families with children aged 4 to 11, this time with a focus on culture. The Surrey Culture Explorer Passport holds captivating adventures that encourages families and children to learn about Surrey’s rich heritage, arts and culture, with a chance to win exciting … Continue reading
It’s been a year since Surrey County Council proudly launched its ground-breaking initiative, Period Dignity, in partnership with charity Binti International. The initiative to provide free period products in selected locations across Surrey has grown from strength to strength. Surrey County Council rolled out in 35 Surrey buildings to start with including libraries and County … Continue reading
Over £1m of the £100m Your Fund Surrey fund has now been awarded to communities across Surrey since its launch in November 2020. Last week South Park Sports Association became the latest project to be presented with a cheque for £150,000 by the Leader of Surrey County Council Tim Oliver, Chair of the Council Helyn … Continue reading
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