Surrey residents who receive home visits from care workers are being encouraged to complete a short survey to help shape and improve home-based care services in the county.

Relatives of people who receive care at home are also invited to contribute to Surrey County Council's survey.

The county council and the NHS currently work with around 170 care companies. Most work with older people, including those with dementia. Some work with younger disabled people, and people with autism and mental health conditions.

The current contract with care agencies will end on September 30th next year and a new contract will drop into place from October 1st.

The survey is seeking a range of perspectives on home-based care, whether the cost of care is covered by the county council, the NHS or the resident themselves.

The survey, including details of alternative formats, is available here until Sunday, 25th October.