Surrey Care Association

21/04/2026

Great to welcome Surrey care providers to today's Business Breakfast - a chance to catch up, share experiences and pick up new ideas.

We were especially pleased to welcome MP Helen Maguire for Epsom & Ewell, whose genuine engagement with attendees made a real impact. Helen spoke about her personal commitment to the sector and her support for independent social care providers, and took the time to answer questions around costs, sustainability and the pressures facing the sector. Opportunities for this kind of open and constructive dialogue are incredibly important, and we’re grateful for her time and ongoing interest.

We then heard a compelling presentation from Kay Morley-Cooper, founder of OneCare Platform, who shared insightful reflections on effective leadership in challenging environments, along with practical tips that resonated strongly with attendees.

Our final speaker, Steve Drake of UK Business Mentoring, introduced the benefits of coaching and mentoring for SMEs, offering a fascinating perspective on how structured support can help care businesses strengthen performance and achieve sustainable growth.

Several of our other partners kindly supported the event: Person Centred Software, Care Safety Innovations, Spectrum Purchasing Network, and Howden Insurance Brokers LTD.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning and contributed to such engaged and thoughtful discussions. If you’re not yet a member of the Surrey Care Association but would like to be part of events like this - gaining insight, building connections and having your voice heard - our contact details are in the bio. We’d love to welcome you.

20/04/2026

Last year, this room was full of people doing their job well and making a difference to people’s lives. That’s what the Surrey Care Awards are all about.

📝 Nominations are now open: https://surreycare.org.uk/events/the-surrey-care-awards-2026/

15/04/2026

Every day in care, there are moments worth recognising. And the Surrey Care Awards are one way we do just that.

This year, we’re joined by the brilliant La Voix, bringing energy, joy and a little sparkle to what promises to be a very special evening. ✨
The Awards are all about recognising the incredible people and organisations at the heart of Surrey’s care community, and giving them the spotlight they deserve.

Now’s your chance to tell their story…

📝 Nominations are now open: https://surreycare.org.uk/events/the-surrey-care-awards-2026/

📅 6 November 2026, 18:30 – midnight
📍 Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking

Know someone who deserves to be recognised? Tag them below 👇

31/03/2026

🎤 Conference Speaker Spotlight

What’s next for technology enabled care and homes?

We’re delighted to welcome Dan Stoneman from Surrey County Council to the Surrey Care Association Spring Conference 2026.

With Dan's wealth of experience in thinking technology first for social care settings, this is a fantastic opportunity to better understand the Surrey approach to tech in care.

📅 Wednesday 13 May 2026
📍 Silvermere Golf Club, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1EF

🔗 Booking is via our website:
https://my.surreycare.org.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=209F3DDE-2D8B-488D-BC40-DB1EA5F7F039

We'd love to see you there.

12/03/2026

A delight to host our partners RWK Goodman today at Dorking Halls for an in person session exclusively for our members on the Employment Rights Act. Lovely to see so many of you there today. We will be hosting many more sessions on topical issues for our members throughout the year - to find out more take a look at our website https://surreycare.org.uk/our-events/

22/01/2026

Another energising morning for Surrey’s care community! ☕️
We were delighted to host today’s Business Breakfast, bringing together care businesses from across the county for connection, collaboration and fresh thinking!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning and contributed to such engaged and thoughtful discussions. If you’re not yet a member of the Surrey Care Association but would like to be part of events like this, our contact details are in the bio. We’d love to welcome you.

13/01/2026

Please share with your staff and people you support.

Alongside Surrey Heartlands ICB and local hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust have declared a Critical Incident.

Please only use our Emergency Department (ED) for serious or life-threatening emergencies. For all other urgent health needs, consider these alternatives:
- Your GP
- NHS 111 - online or by phone, available 24/7
- Your local pharmacy – expert advice for several ailments through Pharmacy First https://bit.ly/4duHKcu
- Urgent Treatment Centre at Crawley Hospital
- Minor Injuries Units at Caterham Dene, Horsham Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital

Choosing the right service helps us keep ED free for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us help you. Find out more https://www.surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/latest-news/trust-declares-critical-incident-due-ongoing-pressure-within-surrey

08/01/2026

Recognition isn’t about trophies and certificates. It’s about being seen. It’s about being recognised for making a difference.

This is how we boost morale among our care workforce, while raising confidence, and encouraging a sense of pride.

Moments like this from the Surrey Care Awards show how much the care sector values its people. That's why we're starting the new year showing our gratitude!

Sonder Home Care

17/12/2025

🏆Look back: Registered Manager of the Year 2025
It was a proud and well-deserved moment for Krasi Petrova of CHD Living, to be named Registered Manager of the Year!

The award sponsored by Home Counties Carers and presented by Lauren Mercer-McGuire.

Krasi’s nomination was a powerful testimony to her enormous impact, with team members describing her as: “Honest, supportive and endlessly compassionate.” One colleague wrote: “You always gave me courage and strength to move forward. You listen to our pain, and you’ve created a team that believes in one another. When that happens, everything works.”

🌟 Congratulations, Krasi, on this well-earned recognition, and thank you to Home Counties Carers for supporting and sponsoring this award.

11/12/2025

Let’s look back at the moment we awarded Homebased Care Worker of the Year to the remarkable Liz Prebble of Surrey Choices.

Liz is a long-serving Shared Lives carer whose commitment has transformed the lives of the people she supports. Kumar Gnanakumar of Beritaz Care was proud sponsor of this award.

On receiving the award, Liz said: “I am both surprised and humbled to have won the Care Worker of the Year Home-based Care award, and a big thank you goes to all who have supported me over the years as without this I wouldn’t have achieved it.”

A huge well done to Liz, and a heartfelt thank you to Beritaz Care Care, and Fulcrum Care Limited for sponsoring this important award in the People with Impact category.

09/12/2025

🎬 The official Surrey Care Awards film has landed, and we’re delighted to share it! Thank you to our fantastic sponsors for helping us make it a truly unforgettable night.

This film showcases the scale of our Awards Night, and the pride and energy we put into it.

If you’d like to be part of next year’s celebration as a sponsor or partner, we’d love to hear from you. For now, enjoy this glimpse into what was a truly inspiring evening. 👇

Experience the scale and professionalism of our annual Awards Night. Our official films highlight the dedication, innovation, and excellence that make this e...

05/12/2025

December is the start of future business planning for Team Surrey Care. We use the data from our member surveys to inform key priorities for the future. And we couldn't do this without the support and insight of out whole core team and each of our Board members. We go back to basics - flipchart and pens and rich group discussions where we start to think how we can define deliverables to make a genuine positive impact on our members for 2026 and beyond. Here at Surrey Care we have an amazing and highly talented Board comprised of leaders across every aspect of social care who give their time and insight to ensure that what we do is the right thing for our member organisations. Thank you SCA Board! 💚