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.