Crossroads Care Surrey

06/02/2026

💬 “I came back feeling refreshed and energised from the long-awaited time off. I can’t praise Crossroads Care Surrey enough.”
This is what respite care is about - giving carers the chance to rest, reset and keep going. 💙

You’re not alone. Support is here.

https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk

04/02/2026

Carers & DEI: The Missing Piece in Your Inclusion Strategy

If your organisation is serious about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), carers can’t be an afterthought.

📊 New State of Caring data shows:
• 61% of working carers say caring has changed their employment
• 74% worry about their financial future
• 82% of carers are women
• Younger carers report significantly worse mental health

Yet many DEI strategies still focus on parents, overlooking those caring for disabled or elderly relatives.

This blind spot:
➡️ Limits women’s career progression
➡️ Blocks access to leadership roles
➡️ Impacts long-term financial security
➡️ Drives isolation and burnout

Leading organisations are responding by embedding caring into EDI frameworks, training managers, and measuring carer outcomes.

The question for HR and DEI leaders:
Can your inclusion strategy truly be inclusive if it ignores 1 in 7 workers?

At Crossroads Care Surrey, we help employers build genuinely carer-inclusive workplaces where carers don’t just cope, they thrive.

02/02/2026

This winter is already incredibly tough for the NHS and at the same time, unpaid carers in Surrey are facing cuts to respite support that many rely on just to keep going.

Respite care gives carers time to rest, look after their own health, or simply catch their breath. Without it, exhaustion and burnout become very real and that often leads to more pressure on already stretched NHS services.

Unpaid carers do so much, often without being seen. They deserve support, not cuts. 💙

Read our latest press release at how unpaid carers are at breaking point as the NHS declares critical incidents in Surrey.

https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/cuts-to-respite-care-unpaid-carers-nhs-crisis-surrey/

Cuts to funded respite care in Surrey are leaving unpaid carers exhausted as NHS services declare critical incidents. Crossroads Care Surrey calls for urgent action.

28/01/2026

Unpaid carers give so much, often at the cost of their own health, wellbeing, and finances 💙

A donation to Crossroads Care Surrey helps provide practical support, respite, and reassurance to carers who need it most. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

👉 Donate today via the link:
https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/

Together, we can support carers to keep caring and to thrive.

26/01/2026

To every carer in Surrey feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or invisible: We're here to help you 💚

The State of Caring 2025 report reveals what we already know - that caring comes at an enormous personal cost. But it also shows something else: carers need and deserve so much more support.

At Crossroads Care Surrey, we're here to make sure you get that support:

🤝 Professional respite care when you need a break
💬 Someone to talk to who truly understands
📋 Help navigating the benefits system
❤️ Recognition that YOU matter too

One carer told researchers: ""I want to see a future for carers where we are something more than our caring role. Where we can flourish outside of our caring role so that we can ultimately care better.""

That's the future we're fighting for and we're here to support you every step of the way.
You're doing an incredible job. Now let us support you in doing it.

📞 Call us, visit our website, or drop us a message. Taking the first step to ask for help is the bravest thing you can do.

🌐 crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk

25/01/2026

Crossroads Direct delivers flexible support across Surrey.

We help families find the relief, reassurance and independence they need.
Crossroads Direct is more than a service – it’s a community of care. 💙

👉 Learn more: https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/crossroads-direct/

23/01/2026

Cuts to funded respite care in Surrey risk deepening pressure on carers and health services this winter. ❄️

Respite breaks are more than a pause - they’re essential support that helps unpaid carers rest, manage their own health, and prevent crisis situations that could lead to more GP visits, emergency admissions and strain on local NHS services.

Now more than ever, supporting carers isn’t just compassionate - it’s a practical way to protect community health and avoid avoidable stress on hospitals and community services.

👉 Learn more: https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/cuts-to-respite-care-unpaid-carers-nhs-crisis-surrey/

21/01/2026

Choosing the right companionship care provider can make a huge difference to the wellbeing of your loved one and your peace of mind. 💙

From understanding what services are available to knowing what questions to ask, this guide helps you make confident decisions about non-medical support that brings connection, engagement and tailored support to daily life.

Whether it’s shared conversation, activities, social outings or simply meaningful time together, companionship care is about enhancing quality of life and building trust.

👉 Read the full guide here: https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/how-choose-companionship-care-provider/

Companionship care is a non-medical form of care helping to meet someone’s social and emotional needs. Find out how it works and how to choose your provider.

20/01/2026

Supporting unpaid carers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart business.

Many employees are juggling work alongside caring responsibilities, and offering meaningful support can make a real impact.

Organisations that recognise this see benefits such as:
✅ Better staff wellbeing & engagement - carers who feel supported are less stressed and more focused at work.
✅ Reduced absenteeism & sick leave - flexibility and understanding help prevent burnout.
✅ Higher staff retention - showing genuine support helps keep valuable talent.
✅ Enhanced reputation - being a caring, inclusive employer attracts talent and boosts employer brand.

Crossroads Care Surrey’s Employers Hub highlights how supporting unpaid carers in your workplace makes good business sense and builds a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Let’s build workplaces where everyone can thrive, at work and in life. 💼💛

https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/employers-hub/

14/01/2026

Crossroads Direct delivers flexible support across Surrey.

We help families find the relief, reassurance and independence they need.
Crossroads Direct is more than a service – it’s a community of care. 💙

👉 Learn more: https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/crossroads-direct/

13/01/2026

As we start a new year, we celebrate the everyday heroes - Surrey’s unpaid carers

While the holidays were joyful for many of us, they can be overwhelming and isolating for those who care around the clock for loved ones. That’s why Crossroads Care Surrey continues its mission all year: offering carers much-needed respite, support and community.

Whether it’s a few hours of rest, a friendly conversation, or support knowing someone reliable is there - it all makes a difference.

👉 Let’s recognise and uplift carers everywhere
📍 Visit the link in bio to learn how you can support, share, or get involved!

https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk

07/01/2026

Respite care & your mental health: small breaks, big difference

💙 Caring doesn’t stop - emotionally, mentally, physically. Over time, stress, anxiety or depression can creep in.

Regular respite care breaks help safeguard your mental health by giving you time to rest, see friends, see your GP, or just breathe. Appreciating yourself matters.

We at Crossroads Care Surrey also provide an Unpaid Carers Hub full of resources, signposting, advice, local support groups and more.

https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/unpaid-carers-hub/

If you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, send a DM or call us. You don’t have to carry it all solo.

We have created the unpaid carers hub to support all unpaid carers across Surrey by providing them with a pathway of information.