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When to use of 101, 111 and 999 numbers

A short film to promote the appropriate use of 101,111 and 999 numbers.
Who You Gonna Call?

Domestic Abuse help

Please see this link below to get some information on how to access help if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse.

https://surreycoalition.org.uk/2020/11/09/domestic-abuse-help/

Warmth Matters

Do you know someone that can’t afford to top up their pre-payment meter? See the flyer below for information on Fuel Voucher scheme.

Fuel_Voucher_Scheme_2021

Covid and vaccination updates from Surrey Heartlands CCG

For some Covid FAQs and Resources please visit Surrey Heartlands CCG websites. They are regularly updated.

Surrey Hartlands Vaccination FAQs

Surrey Heartlands Vaccination resources

Virtual adventures from home

Please see two presentations which give you some information on what you can do from home during the lockdown. A lot of links to virtual tours, museum visits, sports, beaches and much more!

Virtual Adventures From Home – week 1

Virtual Adventures From Home – The Beach and Coast

Week 3: gardens, parks and woodlands

Word only versions of the documents are below:

Virtual Adventures From Home week 1

Virtual adventures from Home – beach and coast

Virtual Adventures From Home week 3 – gardens, parks and woodlands

Money saving tips for disabled people

A very good article from Martin Lewis is here.

Police advice on safety for people with disabilities in case of a terror attack

Please, visit our blog for information from the Police on what a person with disability should do in case of a terror attack.

A great tool to find Blue Badge parking!

We would like to let you know about http://BlueBadgeParking.com

It’s a free, crowd-sourced map of disabled / handicap parking spaces around the world.
It’s not commercial, is completely self funded and has been live for a couple of years in its current form (10 years in previous forms).

The database can also be downloaded to SatNavs and an Android app is available (with an iPhone version in development).

Here is some information which explains how and why BlueBadgeParking.com was created.

What you need to know before leaving hospital

Healthwatch Surrey have prepared a useful checklist, which aims to help people 65+ prepare to leave the hospital.

The checklist is available here.

What is Advocacy?

Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need.

Advocates work in partnership with the people they support, listen to their situation, take their side and ensure their needs, wishes and choices are heard. Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice.

What Is Advocacy in PDF format

Radar Key from Disability Rights UK Website

If you are trying to get a Radar Key from Disability Rights UK Website & can’t access their shop, below is an order form that can be printed or you can order over the phone at 0207 250 8191.

Disability Rights UK order form in PDF format

Surrey Information Point

Do you know someone starting to struggle with everyday jobs? Find out about the care and support available to them. Visit Surrey Information Point, or call 0300 200 1005 or text 07527 182861.

Patient Passports

This passport has been designed so that the healthcare professionals are made aware of patient’s needs and requirements caused by long term neurological condition so they can provide you with the best possible healthcare whenever you visit hospital.

Surrey Disability Register has some information on Patient Passports.

Patient Passport in PDF format

Patient Passport in Word format