Local Services - Carers

Links to any local organisations as well as government agencies in the Godalming area and beyond dealing with this subject.

Local organisations

Age Concern Surrey - Domestic Help Service. Home Support Service available for those who have come out of hospital for 6-12wks after realese.

Age Concern Waverley - Providing information, advice and support for older people, their families and carers on all matters of concern and interest. Open Monday-Thursday 9.30am-1.30pm, 24 hours answerphone.

Godalming Carers Support Group - Support group for carers offering a brief "time out" to relax and enjoy the speakers and other carers company Wey Court Community Room, Meadrow, Godalming

Guildford Jobcentre Plus - Opening hours Mon Tue Thu Fri 9-5pm Wed 10-5pm. Local Jobcentre Plus office interviewing customers who wish to claim 'working age benefit'. Link below shows latest jobs appearing in all local Jobcentres.

Local government services

Apply for a carers assessment (Surrey CC)

Find out about advice and support for adult carers (Surrey CC)

Apply for a short term break for a carer (Surrey CC)

Find out about short term breaks for carers (Surrey CC)

Apply for a young carers assessment (Surrey CC)

Find out about advice and support for young carers (Surrey CC)

Direct.gov and central government

Carers Allowance - Information about Carers Allowance - a benefit you may be entitled to if you look after someone who is disabled

Caring for someone - Information for carers including financial support, carers assessments, caring and working, disabled children and caring for someone who is terminally ill