Adult social care
Adult Social Care aims to help people stay independent, safe and well so they can live the lives they want. This includes people who are frail, have physical or learning disabilities, mental health needs, or issues with substance misuse,
- Adult social care and support webpages to find information about the care and support available in Surrey.
- Care and support for adults section for additional sources of advice and information.
- Home Equipment Finder if you struggle with daily tasks at home, search our online equipment catalogue for innovative ideas to help you stay well and independent in your own home.
Carers
If you look after someone who is ill, frail or disabled, you may be a carer. You and the person you care could be eligible for a range of benefits and financial support.
The Carers UK benefits calculator can also help you find out about benefits and entitlements.
Visit our Support for carers webpages for information on carer's assessments, wellbeing payments and emergency support in Surrey. Support and advice for unpaid carers, all in one place.
If you are looking after the finances of the person you care for, you may also want to explore legal issues like power of attorney. For more information on the Citizens Advice webpage: managing someone else's affairs.
Safeguarding adults
Some people need care and support to help them stay safe from abuse or neglect. This may include people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental health needs, or those who are frail and need extra support to live independently.
If you are experiencing abuse or neglect, or are concerned that someone else may be at risk, please report it through our Safeguarding adults: report abuse or neglect web pages.
Connect to Support Surrey
Visit the Connect to Support Surrey website, our online directory of local services and support. It can help you, or someone you care for, stay independent and find the right support.
Whether you need advice, care services, community activities or help with everyday living, Connect to Support Surrey brings together information about a wide range of local services, organisations and community groups in one place.
Citizens advice
Your local Citizens Advice can also provide free, confidential and professional advice, including a benefits check service. The Carers' booklet will help you understand your welfare benefits entitlement.
Veterans' support services
If you look after a veteran, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or anyone who previously undertook National Service, there is lots of help and support available. Take a look at our Surrey Armed Forces webpage.
Be Scam Aware
Are you being plagued by nuisance calls, texts, emails or knocks at your door which are pressuring you into making a quick decision? Stop! Take 5 and if in doubt, keep them out!
Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards can offer free no cold calling stickers and call blockers, see our Trading Standards webpage for more information. You can also help to stop fraudsters by coming to free webinars and signing up to the e-newsletter.
Planning for the future
It's never too early to plan for the future, whether for yourself or someone you care about.
We've partnered with Age UK Surrey to provide information about care and support options, including the costs involved. The Age UK Surrey website can help you make informed decisions, plan ahead and feel more prepared for the future.
Visit the Age UK Surrey website to find out more.
Your voice matters
Your voice matters, we want to hear from more local people about what would help them to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives, to help improve support provided in our communities.