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Partnership work promotes power of music to bridge gap between generations
Elderly residents from Keswick Care Home and children aged 10 and 11 from Eastwick School in Bookham are bridging the gap between generations, using music making to inspire confidence and tackle loneliness, anxiety and isolation. Sinead Mooney, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults, said: “This is such a heart-warming scheme which has brought so … Continue reading
New Cabinet formally announced at Council’s AGM
Surrey County Council’s new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Leader of the Council, Cabinet and Select Committee members were elected and confirmed today at the Council’s AGM. The meeting was held in person but with COVID-19 control measures in place, at the Council’s new HQ at Wodhatch Place, Reigate. Cllr Tim Oliver, Leader of Surrey’s Conservative group, was … Continue reading
Surrey secures £500,000 for nature-based wellbeing support
Surrey has secured £500,000 to help connect more people with nature to improve their mental and physical health. People who live and work in Surrey are being invited to fill in an interactive online map to highlight the opportunities already available and help shape provision in future. People are being asked to map the activities … Continue reading
County council on course to provide 725 homes for older people
As many as 725 purpose-built homes to enable older people to live independently for longer are set to be created across 13 Surrey sites by 2030. Five sites have already been earmarked for extra care housing and now a further eight are being considered as potential locations – putting the county council on track to … Continue reading
Flu and Covid jabs to be provided to people who are homeless
People who are homeless in Surrey are being offered the opportunity to receive flu and Covid jabs this winter, all thanks to a potentially lifesaving initiative by Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System (ICS) and local partners within the Surrey Homeless Multi-Agency Group. Working together throughout the winter, they successfully set up outreach flu clinic sessions … Continue reading
Care home residents celebrate getting Covid-19 vaccinations
Care home residents have celebrated getting their Covid-19 vaccinations with banners and some bubbly. All Surrey care homes which support older people have now been visited by vaccination teams offering the first dose of the Covid-19 jab. At Greys Residential Home, in Woking, residents enjoyed a glass of fizz and posed with placards after getting … Continue reading
OBE for retired Surrey County Council officer who cared for the carers
A recently retired Surrey County Council officer who worked for 26 years to improve the lives of unpaid carers has been made an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. John Bangs (pictured right), who left the council in September, was honoured for services to carers. John was senior commissioning manager for carers who worked … Continue reading
Surrey County Council awarded White Ribbon accreditation for domestic abuse work
Surrey County Council’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse and violence has been recognised with White Ribbon accredited status. White Ribbon UK is part of a global movement aimed at ending male violence against women and girls. The charity works to challenge cultures which lead to harassment, abuse and violence while spreading a message of equality … Continue reading
Two more Surrey sites for extra care housing set to provide 135 new homes
More than 135 new homes designed to help older people live independently are set to be provided across two Surrey sites under plans approved today. Surrey County Council’s Cabinet backed plans to develop sites in Surrey Heath and Epsom for extra care housing where residents will be able to enjoy the freedom of their own … Continue reading
Survey to help shape future of home-based care
Residents who receive home visits from care workers are being encouraged to complete a short survey to help shape and improve home-based care services in Surrey. Relatives with loved ones who receive care at home are also invited to contribute to Surrey County Council’s survey which is available here. Sinead Mooney, the county council’s Cabinet … Continue reading
Grassroots groups which support people in their communities can apply to new grants scheme
Grassroots groups which help keep people living independently in their communities are being invited to apply for grants from a new Surrey County Council fund. The Adult Social Care Supportive Communities Fund was launched this week to support local groups and networks which make a difference to the lives of residents who are isolated and … Continue reading
New monitoring service launched to support people with dementia and carers across Surrey during pandemic
People with dementia and their carers can now sign up for a new, free of charge NHS remote monitoring service offering increased support during the coronavirus pandemic. The service is offered by local NHS provider, Surrey and Borders Partnership, smart home monitoring provider, Howz, Surrey County Council and Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership. It … Continue reading
Surrey’s oldest resident Ethel, celebrates 111th birthday
Surrey’s oldest resident Ethel, celebrates turning 111 years old at her care home in Ash Vale. To mark Ethel’s extraordinary birthday, she and other residents at Surrey County Council’s Abbeywood care home enjoyed a tea party, and was later joined by the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Councillor Pat Tedder. High-spirited Ethel, also spoke to BBC … Continue reading
£19million fund for Surrey care sector to help tackle coronavirus
More than £19milion is being shared out between Surrey care homes and providers to help keep coronavirus at bay. Surrey County Council has been allocated £19.2million from the Government’s £600million Infection Control Fund which is ring-fenced to help social care halt the spread of Covid-19. Three-quarters of the grant – more than £14million – is … Continue reading
County council waives cost of PPE supplied to care homes and other providers
Surrey County Council is waiving the cost of personal protective equipment supplied so far to care homes, hospices and other providers to guard against Covid-19. Since March, more than six million pieces of PPE have been distributed across Surrey to 900 care homes, hospices, home-based carers, GPs, children’s services and other providers through the county’s … Continue reading
