What Support Is Available For Carers?

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Runnymede offers a mix of practical help for carers, from day-to-day support and transport to benefits advice. It also points carers toward several community services that can make caring at home easier.

Support available What Runnymede says
Day-to-day living help Support with day-to-day living and help with timely discharge from hospital
Meals at Home Meals delivered to the door or into the home between 11.30am and 2pm
Community alarms Round-the-clock monitored help at the touch of a button
Telecare Sensors and monitors linked to a community alarm to help people live independently at home
Community transport Door-to-door transport to appointments, facilities and social activities
GPS location service Helps keep vulnerable people safe and offers peace of mind
Social centres Friendly places with activities, a freshly prepared hot lunch, and a chance to meet people
Free travel Free travel with the person you care for when using the Community Transport service
Benefits advice Benefits advice for residents who are carers from Runnymede and Spelthorne Citizens Advice Bureau

If you’re looking for the most relevant starting point, Runnymede’s carers page is here: carers support. Telecare and Meals at Home also have dedicated information if those are the main things you need.