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New Developments

 

NEW Local Carer Information Packs	A set of new LOCAL information packs for Carers are now available to download. Click here for more information			Surrey Trading Standards have recorded a number of podcasts around warning people about scams, doorstep crime, your rights when buying goods and lots more. To listen to the podcasts click here
	Carers Assessments: Carers and their rights - This is a one day course for professionals who need knowledge of the Carers Assessment process. For further information and a booking form click here		Because Carers Count	This popular multi agency training course delivered to over 2,500 staff across Surrey is back! Now updated to reflect issues in the Governments National Carers Strategy. Because Carers Counts is open to anyone working with Carers. for further details and to book your place click here
	The new National Strategy around Dementia is now available. Click here to download your copy (pdf document)			Action for Carers are currently recruiting an admin assistant on a fixed term contract. Interested? Click here for further details
	A new national website has now launched. Carers Direct provides national information, advice and support for Carers. Click here to go to it now. New Carers Helpline Launches 0808 802 02 02 which is a seven day a week service		Self Directed Support	What is it? How does it work? Find out by viewing our on line presentation. Click here (windows media presentation). Find out what carers have to say click here
	The NEW Surrey Welfare Rights Information Book has been published. Click here to download your copy (pdf document)			The updated GP information website is now available. Click here to view it. Have you registered that you are a Carer with your GP? If not, download our GP registration form by clicking here. (pdf form)
	This CSCI report seeks to examine the experiences of disabled parents and their families and to see how far council policies, services and practice are providing appropriate support. Click here to download your copy		EQUAL RIGHTS FOR CARERS	The Government has announced that it intends to ban discrimination against Carers by protecting people who are 'associated with' someone who is disabled. Click here to read more
	New from Trading Standards. Information book for Carers about doorstep crime, scams and how not to become a victim. Click here to download your copy		Events	Click here to view information about forthcoming events for Carers (last updated (7th June 2009)