Much like the rest of the UK, Surrey has an ageing population. There is a growing number of people aged over 65 living in the county, as well as a rapid increase of those aged over 85!
As a result, the demand for elderly health and social care services is growing all the time. Navigating these and discerning between the NHS, charities and hospices can feel overwhelming, so Age Space has put together the following guide to help you to navigate the elderly care services available in Surrey.
For information on patient transport services, please take a look at our Surrey Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services page.
If you are looking for non-medical day care services, please see our Surrey Day Centre Guide.
NHS Services for the Elderly in Surrey
Integrated Care Systems (ICS)
Healthcare in the majority Surrey is organised by the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System, whilst Farnham & Surrey Heath’s services are the responsibility of the Frimley Integrated Care System. These two ICS bodies oversee everything to do with healthcare in Surrey, including the general hospitals, GP services, mental health services and smaller local hospitals, all the way down to community care services.
Surrey's Major Hospitals
There are 5 major hospitals in Surrey, each of which has an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department:
Across Surrey, there are also a number of hospices that provide palliative care. You can find out more information about these on our guide to Palliative Care in Surrey.
Finding a GP in Surrey
Use the NHS GP Directory to find your nearest GP by typing in your postcode.
Local Authority Elderly Care Services in Surrey
Surrey County Council are responsible for issuing social care in Surrey. Social care differs from health care by focussing on the daily aspects of living, such as helping to maintain a person’s independence.
You can contact Surrey County Council’s adult social care team using the details listed below:
- Telephone: 0300 200 1005
- Email: [email protected]
To find out more about the services that Surrey County Council can offer, you can visit the Adult Social Care Section of their website.
Booking a Care Needs Assessment in Surrey
Surrey County Council use Care Needs Assessments to work out what an individual’s care needs are and what they can offer to support them. You can book a care needs assessment by contacting Surrey County Council. To find out more, take a look at our page on Getting a Care Needs Assessment in Surrey.
Specialist Mental Health Services for the Elderly in Surrey
The NHS Surrey and Borders Partnership lead 6 Community Mental Health Teams for Older People (CMHTOP). The CMHTOP offer assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for people over 65 with mental health illnesses; deterioration in cognition and dementia.
You will be able to find a link to your elderly relative’s local CMHTOP page in the list below, which includes a description of their services, contact details and opening times:
Your elderly relative can be referred to a CMHTOP by their GP, or you can make a referral on their behalf using the contact details provided on their websites. The following organisations also provide mental health support services in Surrey:
For further information on Dementia support, you can take a look our dedicated guide to Dementia Care Services in Surrey.
Home Care Services in Surrey
Home Care, or Domiciliary Care is professional care provided in the comfort of your own home. These services can allow your elderly relative to maintain the independence of living at home, whilst giving you the peace of mind that they’re being taken care of.
You can use Age Space’s own Home Care Directory to look for suitable home care that’s in your area:
Mobility Specialists in Surrey
Age Space preferred mobility retailer
Wheelfreedom have the mobility solution for your needs, and you can try out a range of mobility scooters, powered and manual wheelchairs, rollators, rise and recliners and profiling beds for free in their Chessington showroom.
Or call them on 0800 008 6950.
