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Surrey Carers Support are inviting a small number of adult carers to take part in a short research session to help them better understand how carers use the Surrey County Council website and their online services, including the Adult Social Care portal.

Surrey County Council (SCC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its Play and Leisure Short Breaks programme, which supports children and young people with additional needs to enjoy inclusive activities- and gives parent carers valuable time to recharge.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is looking for Public Members to help them assess funding applications for health and social care research.

Although most people have the NHS App, we found that less people are actually using it. Could more be done to better inform both current and potential new users?

Our latest Insight bulletin highlights the key themes we’ve been hearing about recently from local people. We also highlight our latest news and opportunities to get involved.

The Research Study Team at Surrey and Borders Partnership would like to invite you to take part in the Resilient survey. This survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete and asks you to share your thoughts and opinions on using health monitoring technology to support individuals with long term health conditions. Examples of health monitoring technologies include smart watches, health apps, and blood pressure sensors.

Organisations delivering local Healthwatch have warned that the Government’s Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the NHS 10 Year Health Plan fails to fully consider the impact of losing independent patient voice and scrutiny, as required under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).

Does AI (artifical intelligence) live up to its aspirations to help patients better navigate the health service, end the need for tasks like clinical note taking and free up clinicians ‘to better engage with patients?

What have people been telling Healthwatch England about weight management drugs - want to have your say in Surrey? Please share your views with us.

A public consultation is now open on a draft short breaks policy for adults with care and support needs and their families.

This report and accompanying video highlight our major impacts throughout our third quarter of 2025/26 (October to December 2025).

Mencap are encouraging people to join the learning disability register.