There are a range of organisations in ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ which provide support for people with disabilities, help them stay connected and informed on local matters. Wider local support is also available by searching on .
Age UK ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ is an independent local charity. They work for all people over the age of 50, and carers, to help them make the most of life. They run services including Help at Home, befriending, information and advice support. We commission them with the NHS to provide an information and advice service.
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 01483 503 414
- Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk
offers advice, information and self-help techniques.
They also offer a free helpline:
- Telephone: 0333 332 4753 (local call rates apply)
- Text: 07860 026 657
- Email: dohel.firststeps.surrey@nhs.net
POhWER delivers information, advice, support and advocacy services throughout England. They support people who face difficult issues and want to make their voice heard. All POhWER's services are free, independent and confidential.
POhWER provides a range of different . Contact them by:
- Telephone: 0300 456 2370
- Text: Send the word 'pohwer' with your name and number to 81025
- Skype: pohwer.advocacy
- Email: pohwer@pohwer.net
Sensory Services by Sight for ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ provides specialist services to people who:
- have a visual impairment
- have dual sensory loss (Deafblind)
- are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing
Together with NHS we commission them to provide a wide range of support, including:
- information about sensory impairment
- professional assessment of need
- specialist equipment and information technology support
- communication, mobility and independent life skills rehabilitation training
- welfare benefits information and support
- social work support for Deaf sign language users
- sign language interpreting and communication support
- communicator guides/vision impairment specialist support workers
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 01372 377 701
- SMS: 07860 026269
- Email: info@sensoryservices.org.uk
The Stroke Support Service from The Stroke Association offers 1 to 1 Support. The service aims to help people living with stroke to make the best possible recovery.
A Stroke Coordinator works with you to develop a personalised plan. You'll identify the actions needed to reach your agreed desired outcomes. Support begins following a stroke and continues on a needs led basis.
The service is for ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ adults affected by stroke. This includes stroke survivors and their unpaid carers aged 18 and above.
You can choose to get support face-to-face or virtually. Support Coordinators can also meet with individuals within hospital settings.
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 0303 3033 100
- Textphone (via Text Relay): 18001 0303 3033 100
- Email: surreystrokerecovery@stroke.org.uk
ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Choices provides support to disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people. We commission them to provide:
- activities
- learning and employment support
- shared lives
- short breaks
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 01483 806 806
- SMS: 07860 020 130
- Email: info@surreychoices.com
ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Coalition of Disabled People campaigns and promotes the rights of disabled people. Their networks get involved in consultations and help to co-design services.
We commission them to engage people with disabilities on local social care and health matters.
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 01483 456 558
- Email: info@surreycoalition.org.uk
ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Independent Living Charity (SILC) is a voluntary organisation led and run by disabled people. They offer a range of services to help ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ residents live independently.
Their Independent Living Advisers (ILAs) offer advice on direct payments. This includes:
- understanding how direct payments work
- deciding whether a direct payment is suitable for you
ILAs can also help you to recruit and employ personal assistants. We commission this service for ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ residents.
SILC can also help you .
Contact them by:
- Telephone: 01483 458 111
- SMS: 07919 418 099
- Email: admin@surreyilc.org.uk