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The Carers National Strategy published  in June 2008 set out the Government's short-term agenda and long-term vision for the future care and support of carers. The new  Government now wishes to refresh the Strategy and want to hear from you. Click here to take part and to have your say.

 

	NEW GP Carers Recognition Worker Posts.  These new posts are currently being advertised in South East and North West Surrey. The post holders will work with Primary Care Teams to raise awareness of Carer issues. Are you interested in one of these posts? if so click here for further information.			A consultation is now underway on plans for the future of mental health services for older people in Surrey. Click here for further details
	Action For Carers need a  Administration Assistant Click here to read more			Surrey Heart & Stroke Network invites you to join us at our Living with Stroke event on: Wednesday 13th October 2010. Click here for more information
New National College Of Social Work Wants your views	The University of Sussex is pleased to be have been asked to carry out consultations with carers to ensure that carers views are at the heart of the development of the new National College of Social Work. Click here to read more			In the September 2010 programme Carers World Radio  take a look the UK Governments refresh of the Carers Strategy which is currently underway. They also speak to Gerogina Wakefield who is a Carer, author, poet to name a few hats she wears. Georgina tells us about her life as a Carer and her writing. September 6th sees the start of Elder Care Week. We find out what the focus is this year Click here to listen to the programme
	Social Care TV highlight Surrey County Council. Click here to watch the video. Click here to watch the video		BECAUSE CARERS COUNT	The popular multi agency training course for staff is back. Book your free place today. Click here for further details
Carers Assessments, Self Directed Support, Carers Rights	This is a one day course for people who work with Carers and need to know more about Carers Assessments and how this fits in to Self directed Support. Click here for further details and to download a booking form			Do you care for someone in Spelthorne? If so there is an Awareness Day for you to be informed about services that may be able to help you. Click here for further information. (pdf document)
	Thursday 7th October 2010 there will be a service at Guildford Cathedral for Carers. Click here for more information			Find out about Disability Challengers play and youth schemes this summer by clicking here
	The comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care. Home care - Care homes - Specialist care - Useful contacts. Click here to download your copy		Events	Click here to view information about forthcoming events for Carers (16th August 2010)