Community alarms and telecare continued >> Each district and borough council operates a community alarm and telecare service. All the local teams will be very happy to talk through their services with you. You can get in touch with the one in your area via the ‘Contact Us’ page on the Surrey telecare website at www.surreytelecare.com or by contacting: Elmbridge Borough Council, Community Alarms Tel: 01372 474560 Email: communityalarms@elmbridge.gov.uk Epsom and Ewell Borough Council, Community Alarm Team Tel: 01372 732000 Email: communityalarmgroup@epsom-ewell. gov.uk Guildford Borough Council, Guildford Careline Tel: 01483 502334 Email: telecaredirect@guildford.gov.uk Mole Valley District/Reigate and Banstead Borough Councils, Telecare Services Tel: 01372 204500 Email: telecare@molevalley.gov.uk or communitysupportservices@molevalley.gov.uk
Runnymede Borough Council, Careline Services Tel: 01932 425865 Email: careline@runnymede.gov.uk Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Personal Alarm Network (SPAN) Tel: 01784 444277 Email: span@spelthorne.gov.uk Surrey Heath Borough Council, Community Alarm Helpline Tel: 01276 707659 Email: community.services@surreyheath.gov.uk Tandridge District Council, Community Alarm Service Tel: 01883 716636 Email: communityalarms@tandridge.gov.uk Waverley Borough Council, Waverley Careline Tel: 01483 523535 Email: careline@waverley.gov.uk Woking Borough Council, Woking Careline Tel: 01483 743647 Email: careline@woking.gov.uk If you are in any doubt about who to call, or just want some more information, you can call Surrey Telecare’s freephone number 0800 195 6035 or send a text to 07976 843825.
Centres for the community If you are a resident in Surrey, you could go to one of your local centres to meet new people and try out different sorts of activities that you might not be able to do at home.
activities, from hairdressing, art and bridge to computer classes for all levels. They also offer reasonably priced refreshments, meals and snacks.
You will find a centre for the community in all the borough and district council areas across Surrey. Most centres are run by your local borough or district council but, in a couple of areas, they are run by voluntary organisations, so please contact your local council for further information.
Wellbeing centres have been established in nine Surrey borough and district council areas. Wellbeing centres are supporting early diagnosis of dementia and providing information and advice. In addition, a range of telecare equipment is available so you can see how it might assist you in the home.
These centres offer a wide range of services and
If you would like further information about services,
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For assistance with finding care and support, call Care Choices on 0800 389 2077