Keeping People Safe at Home and in the Community

Physical, emotional and financial abuse can affect adults of any age but older people are particularly at risk. Everyone deserves to be treated with care and respect. If you think someone is being abused call the confidential helpline 0300 200 1005 or speak with your GP or healthcare professional.

For further information about the Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board, or to watch the film ‘Keeping People Safe at Home and in their Community’ visit surreycc.gov.uk/protectingadults.

 One Stop Surrey (Age UK)

 If you know an older person who you feel may benefit from a little bit of support to keep them living safely and independently at home, they may benefit from completing the One Stop Surrey checklist. By completing a simple checklist with either a professional, family member or friend, a resident can indicate the kind of information and support they would be interested in receiving.

One Stop Surrey signposts to services such as home fire safety checks, befriending services and handyman schemes. The process offers an opportunity to support people who may not otherwise be in touch with statutory health and social care agencies.

For further information can be obtained via the website. Alternatively, you can send an email to onestopsurrey@ageuksurrey.org.uk or write to One Stop Surrey Coordinator, Age UK Surrey, Rex House, William Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4QZ

First Steps

This is an NHS service that provides free information, advice and support on mental health and emotional wellbeing for adults in Surrey. To contact First Steps, please phone their helpline on 0808 8010325 or email them. There is also information available on their website where you can download self-help booklets. First Steps also runs open workshops called Emotion Gyms on topics such as stress and low mood that anyone can attend.

Neighbourhood Connections & Living and Ageing well in the Horsleys

Neighbourhood Connections is a charity that operates from the Horsley Medical Centre providing individuals with signposting to services that they may benefit from.

The second edition of the Living and Ageing Well in the Horsleys has recently been produced and is being distributed to every address in East and West Horsley. This can also be accessed in digital format here.