East Surrey Macmillan Cancer Support Centre
Based at East Surrey Hospital, the Centre offers counselling, complimentary therapies yoga and other activities in a relaxing environment. Contact the Centre manager Lesley Aldridge on telephone number 01737 304 176 or visit the Centre web page for more information and a photo gallery.
Action for Carers
Action for Carers aims to raise awareness of carers’ needs and concerns and to work in partnership with statutory services such as health care and social care teams. They also works closely with national carers’ organisations including Carers Trust and Carers UK, ensuring carers get better access to services and support throughout the UK.
They also provide many specialist services: information, advice and activities for young carers, moving and handling information and advice and support on issues relating to learning and work.
Telephone: 0303 040 1234
Email: CarerSupport@actionforcarers.org.uk
Website: www.actionforcarers.org.uk
Brigitte Trust
Based in Dorking, the Brigitte Trust is an independent registered charity offering emotional support and practical help at home to people facing life-threatening illness. Although not a nursing service, they offer valuable support such as arranging transport to hospital appointments, collecting children from school, or sitting with a family member whilst a carer takes a much needed break.
Telephone: 01306 881 816
www.brigittetrust.org
Cancervive
Cancervive provides support for family, friends and colleagues of cancer patients.
Telephone: 01273 834 912
www.cancervive.org.uk
Download the Cancervive leaflet
Carers UK
Looking after your loved ones can be tough, but you’re not on your own. Carers UK provides expert help and support to people caring for loved ones.
Telephone: 0808 808 7777
www.carersuk.org
Crossroads Care
Crossroads Care Surrey provides affordable, tailored 3-24 hour respite breaks in your own home.
www.crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk
Local Carers’ Support Scheme (Surrey County Council)
This online service is a helpful resource for carers living in Surrey. Your local carers’ support service can put you in touch with the best source of benefits and advice in your area. To find more information about your local carers’ support scheme, please visit the Surrey Information Point website.
Olive Tree, Crawley Hospital
The Olive Tree is a support centre for everyone affected by cancer. The Olive Tree provides support to people living in Crawley and the surrounding area. Plans are also underway to open a second centre in Horsham.
West Sussex Carers (Carers Support)
Helps carers from all communities across West Sussex, providing practical information and emotional support.
Telephone: 0300 028 8888
www.carerssupport.org.uk
