Living and Ageing Well in Surrey Awards 2014 by Surrey County Council

Living and Ageing Well in Surrey Awards 2014 A Showcase of the Winners, Highly Commended and Runners Up

We were delighted to launch the first ever Living and Ageing Well in Surrey Awards in June, culminating in an awards ceremony in November at Dorking Halls. The awards recognised and celebrated the huge impact that support from non statutory services provide to help older people stay independent, included, safe and happy in their local community. More and more people in Surrey are living longer and we want to embrace this and recognise the many ways older people contribute to society and their local communities, and to build on the opportunities for improving the wellbeing of people in Surrey as they age. There were six award categories, each supporting the Pledges from Surrey’s Commitment to Ageing Well. They are specific pledges, identified by older people in Surrey as important factors in helping people to age well. They also offer a set of guiding principles and values which we would like to see individuals and organisations across the county working towards. The categories: Best Local Transport Project Technology, Making a Difference Bringing the Community Together Best Healthy Living project Help at home People's Choice In total 62 nominations were submitted, which was fantastic for the ‘launch’ year. The nominations were made by charities, people who receive services and support, residents of Surrey, and councillors and professionals in health and social care. The nominations revealed a broad wealth of support in local communities and thriving networks of activities and events for people of all ages to take part in. They recognised individuals, professional staff, volunteers, services, charities, local authorities as well as private groups – a fantastic range! It is also worth noting that the submissions were all of a very high standard. So much so that the judges decided to introduce Highly Commended where it was almost impossible to decide on a winner; there was even a Joint Winner for the Best Healthy Living Award. The event was opened by David McNulty, Chief Executive of Surrey County Council and nominations were introduced by Sue Zirps, CEO of Age UK Surrey, with Councillor Mel Few announcing Winners and handing over trophies, certificates and a prize for the People’s Choice Award. Winners and Runners Up were all presented with a trophy and certificate by Councillor Mel Few. Indeed, everyone who took part received a certificate, because it was important to acknowledge and thank everyone who took the time and made the effort to submit an entry, regardless of whether or not they were shortlisted, a runner up or winner.

We will now take you through the Winners and Highly Commended, by category. We hope you enjoy reading about these inspirational people and projects as much as we did.

Best Local Transport Project For this category the judges were looking at how being connected to the outside world and the people around us has been recognised as being a crucial element of wellbeing. They were looking for transport projects, people or initiatives and how they helped older people to stay connected to what is important to them – shops, friends, family, activities, on their own terms.

The Village Centre, Englefield Green Winner Nominated by Sylvia Carter The nomination is for the ‘Free Lifts to Egham Post Office’ service run by the Village Centre in Englefield Green. It is has been running for at least two years. It provides a vital lifeline for people who are isolated in the village and who cannot afford or have

difficulty accessing the commercial bus service, as well as building camaraderie and regular social contact, the service also provides a friendly drop-in cafe which welcomes the whole community including older people. “I am nominating the Village Centre for the award because not only did it develop this service on its own initiative and without council funding, but it also provides a wonderful friendly cafe drop-in which welcomes the whole community including older people.” Sylvia Carter Contact information: Address: The Village Centre Victoria Street Englefield Green Egham Surrey TW20 0QY Phone: 01784 471110 Email:manager@villagecentre.org.uk

Reigate and Redhill Live at Home Scheme Runner Up Nominated by Tanya Stafford This scheme has been providing transport to older people for over 15 years. It means people can attend social events and make new friends, preventing feelings of isolation that many older people experience. The scheme is run by an ever-increasing band of volunteers. Aside from driving, volunteers also provide much more help such as an arm to lean on, a friendly ear to listen and the chance to chat and laugh amongst friends. Most of our members would not manage to get out without their helpful assistance. “We really appreciate the time and effort all drivers give on our behalf. Our network of volunteer drivers, together with our links with Buses4U and the Regents Hall bus, ensure that many people are able to attend a wide ange of events where they feel welcomed and included. We know that this makes a huge difference to the older people in our community.” Tanya Stafford 4

Contact information: Address: Reigate and Redhill Live at Home Scheme Redhill Methodist Church Gloucester Road Redhill, Surrey RH1 1BP Phone: 01737 780610

Age Concern, Epsom and Ewell Transport Team Runner Up Nominated by Olivia Edwards ACEE is the local charitable organisation within Age UK and aims to improve the lives and wellbeing of older people in the borough of Epsom and Ewell. The volunteer driver scheme was set up 15 years ago by Eileen Watson with no volunteer drivers. Today there are 39 drivers and 400 clients. Journeys take clients to doctors, therapists, and hospitals in and out of the borough, dentists and other areas. The transport service means that older people can live independently, knowing they have transport they can trust. It's not just about the drives, it’s about company; a chat in an otherwise empty day. “I have never seen such commitment to do a job. Some of our drivers work every day, driving long distances to ensure people get to their appointment. The transport desk team often work under a lot of pressure with constant phone calls and bookings. Our drivers rarely say no to a job and I know first hand how grateful our clients are. I am so proud of what the team do.” Olivia Edwards Contact information: Address: Age Concern, Epsom and Ewell Transport Team Old Town Hall The Parade Epsom 5

Surrey KT18 5AG Phone: 01372 732456

Technology, Making a Difference This award could be for helping people to access technology which in turn helps reduce social isolation. For example, helping somebody learn how to get online or use technology like Skype meaning they can be connected to a wider group of people. The judges were looking for innovative solutions for reducing social isolation and loneliness, increasing independence, helping people to feel better connected and also creating better access and acquiring new skills using technology regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

Waverley Borough Council’s Dementia Project Winner

Nominated By Daniel Brett Waverley has the highest predicted number of residents aged over 65 with dementia and this figure is set to rise by 46% by 2025. The project aimed to create an easy yet personal way for families, especially children, to connect with relatives with dementia in a care setting using MP3 players to facilitate Music Evoked Autobiographical Memories (MEAM). It is the first project of its kind in the UK. It has inspired the creation of a new charity called Playlist for Life, using MEAM, and the next steps will be working in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society. “From March to July this year, year 6 students visited local care homes and day centres to ‘interview’ older adults about their musical memories. The students then returned to ‘playback’ the playlists and share the musical experience together. This was underpinned in class by reading the Dementia Diaries book.” Contact information: Address: Waverley Borough Council The Burys Godalming Surrey GU7 1HR Phone: 01483 523333 Email: communities@waverley.gov.uk

Dr Andy Sharpe, Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Highly Commended Nominated by Kirsty McMurray Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group would like to nominate Dr Andy Sharpe for all of his hard work, dedication and clinical support for Telehealth the delivery of health services via IT. The service supports patients with COPD and heart failure, and their carers, and promotes independence A large number of patients are aged 75+. It involves providing a personalised, 7

Miles Freeman collecting the Award on Dr Andy Sharpe’s behalf.

tailored service using a Samsung tablet with a clinical fully managed support service for patients. It has been running for over a year and appears to have been a success for all involved. “Without Andy's clinical guidance the service wouldn't be able to support these patients and critically, support carers also. An innovative, empowering and forward thinking project that is both person centred and proactive amongst the personalisation agenda and pathways.” Kirsty McMurray Contact information: Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group Cedar Court Guildford Road Leatherhead KT22 9AE Tel: 01372 201500

Nigel Drury, Community Connector Runner Up Nominated by Betty Ames Nigel Drury was appointed to the role of Care Connections Coordinator for Surrey Heath Borough Council in 2013, a joint supervisory role with the Guildford Diocese, for the coordination and promotion of the Voluntary Car Schemes. Surrey Heath expanded the role to act as a coordinator for all voluntary agencies, groups and organisation in neighbourhoods, community groups of all descriptions, including ‘hard to reach’ groups such as faith groups within the borough council’s own services and explore the potential across the total spectrum. “In my view he is a man of exceptional personal qualities; with missionary-type zeal.....By being proactive he stimulates groups into action and then supports them to ensure a project comes to fruition.” Betty Ames Contact information: Email: Nigel.Drury@surreyheath.gov.uk Phone: 01276 707364

Bringing the Community Together This award applies across all the pledges as it is about involving everyone, and improving access to tools and services that help people to live a wider life more easily. We all know somebody who is brilliant at involving other people – so for this award judges are looking for an individual, organisation or project that has helped unify a community, no matter how small, or helped previously fragmented groups to live, work, socialise and participate in a more inclusive way.

Lynn Baxter and the Mole Valley Ponderers Winner Nominated by Dr. Kirstie Chandler Lynn founded this group for people with dementia who previously attended the Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust’s Cognitive Stimulation Group so they would

have ongoing social support, company, and meaningful engagement with others on a weekly basis. Lynn has been able to initiate this group with virtually no support or resources, other than her endless enthusiasm, and energy for improving the quality of life for all older people. Lynn genuinely values all of the people that she works with and she understands that each person who receives her support has an individual need to be respected, appreciated and understood, and also to have the opportunity to be part of a local community and be able to make a valued contribution to othersregardless of their age or disability. “It is a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside Lynn and I am very proud of the difference that she makes to the people who access our mental health services.” Dr. Kirstie Chandler Contact information: Email: Lynn.baxter@sabp.nhs.uk Address: Older Adult Psychology Service Meadows Day Hospital West Park Epsom Telephone: 01372 20344

Horsell Second Thursday Club Highly Commended Nominated by Debbie Aitken The Horsell Second Thursday Club is a group of volunteers who make things happen for the good of the village, delivering a range of events and activities for residents in Horsell. It was formed in July 2012 and has met monthly ever since. New initiatives included the forming of a community choir and Snow Angels- last winter over a hundred volunteers signed up 10

to help out if the snow arrives; a monthly Litter Pick; and the clearing and transformation of a former dumping ground into a woodland garden enjoyed by school children. “The choir practices weekly and has become so popular that they have had to move to a larger venue for their rehearsals. As well as performing at local events they have organised their own concert which was enjoyed by hundreds and raised money for two local charities.” Debbie Aitken Contact information: Email: secondthursdayclub@gmail.com

Dr. Carl Long Runner Up Nominated by Leah O’Donovan Dr Carl Long is dedicated to improving dementia care. Carl is a consultant geriatrician, based at Woking Community Hospital. Ten years ago, well before the National Dementia Strategy or the Surrey Dementia Strategy, Carl decided to set up a group whose aim was to improve dementia care through partnership. There was no ulterior motive, no agenda, no overarching driver save the intention to do all they could to improve dementia care in the North West Surrey area. His group is called 2gether4dementia. He is always looking for outcomes that will make difference people with dementia. “Dr Carl Long eats, sleeps and breathes improving dementia care. He is one of the most passionate healthcare professionals in the county of Surrey and his years of dedication to improving dementia care speak volumes.” Leah O’Donovan Contact information: Email: carl.long@virgincare.co.uk

Maureen Hume Runner Up Nominated by Nigel Drury A retired midwife, Maureen has thrown herself into matters concerning dementia and the care of those affected by it. She designed with other professionals a 'Wellbeing in Dementia' course that has been received by about a hundred people in Surrey Heath. This has done much to raise awareness of dementia and equip people to better manage the challenges within their own families. “Maureen’s enthusiasm and desire to help the vulnerable, especially those with dementia, shines through in all she does. She not only imparts her own knowledge and experience, but is willing to develop this by learning from others and incorporating what she learns into all she does.” Nigel Drury Contact information: Email: maureen_hume@talktalk.net

Steve Woolley and the Willow Glade Social Club Runner Up Nominated by Irene Armstrong Willow Glade is a group of flats built in 1993 by Anchor Trust as retirement accommodation for people over 55. Over time, the social life of the inhabitants had dwindled as people became older and in some cases more infirm. Four years ago the arrival of a new tenant, Steve Woolley, who had 12

lived in another Anchor scheme which had a very lively social life - galvanised a few of us to form a committee and start things moving. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength. “This organisation has made a substantial difference to the lives of the older people who live in these retirement flats, and has definitely played a part in bringing the community together.” Irene Armstrong Contact information: Email: stevegwoolley@virginmedia.com

Helen Dredge, Ageing Well Coordinator Runner Up Nominated by Kirsty Malak Helen has demonstrated a real passion and skill for developing new, exciting and innovative opportunities for older people in Reigate and Banstead. Within weeks of being in post Helen was instrumental in setting up Reigate Artisans, Men in Sheds and a Living and Ageing Well Week. These initiatives have gone from strength to strength continuing to expand and diversity. Helen has been instrumental in developing several exciting and innovative opportunities for older people in Reigate& Banstead. “Helen has made a real and significant impact in her local community for older people; identifying gaps in provision and finding unique and sustainable ways of addressing those needs. Helen has shared her knowledge and experience at county wide level too, creating more interest and excitement around how opportunities for older people can be developed and delivered.” Kirsty Malak Contact information: Email: Helen.Dredge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. Phone: 01737 276430

Community Connectors (Guildford) Runner Up Nominated by Tracy James Community Connectors is a project set up to help older people cope with life's difficult transitions and is based in North Guilford. Community Connectors aim to connect older people who have experienced loneliness and isolation to activities, services or maybe something new. What makes the project distinctive is that the Community Connectors are older people themselves. “All feedback has been 100% positive. Community Connectors support many of the Ageing Well pledges. Long may this project continue!” Tracy James Contact information: Nigel Drury, CET Community Connector, Surrey Heath Borough Tel: 01276 707364 Email: nigel.drury@surreyheath.gov.uk

Best Healthy Living Project For this award, judges would like to see evidence of an individual, organisation or project that promotes healthy living and gets people active, particularly older people. This covers mental as well as physical health – ideally something that addresses all-round wellbeing.

Men in Sheds (Ash) Joint Winner Nominated by Elizabeth Whiddett Men in Sheds is an innovative project to provide older men, who were not engaging in the community, to come together to learn skills, make friends and provide a support group based on traditional skills. Since launching in April 2013, over 20 shedders have tried out the facilities and attended the talks; 16 are regular ‘shedders’ and several are now also volunteers. Several of the shedders have suffered bereavement and some mental health problems; all of them wanted to find a skill and companionship.

“From a participant: ‘I lost my wife about 18 months ago and I’m trying to be more sociable so I was really pleased to find this one (shed) on the internet. I wanted to learn more about carpentry because I enjoyed it at school. Elizabeth Whiddet

Contact information: Address: The Men’s Shed Shawfield Road Ash Aldershot Surrey GU12 6QZ Telephone: 07722 753074 Email: enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk

The R.C. Sherriff Trust Joint Winner Nominated by Lisa Winn 15

For the past five years, The R.C. Sherriff Trust has been running an arts project for the socially-isolated elderly in Elmbridge, including weekly singing sessions; monthly art and creative writing workshops; and an intensive summer art project to produce a communal piece of art. “The Elders Arts Project has made a huge contribution to the mental and emotional wellbeing of its regular participants, whose numbers continue to grow. The aims of the project are to improve the quality of life for the participants; to develop their creativity; to increase or retain their memories and their practical, social and communication skills; and to encourage the making of friendships and the re-engagement with a social life. The partnership is quite unique.” Lisa Winn

Contact information: Address: Charity House 5 Quintet Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TZ. Tel: 01932 229996 Email: arts@rcsherrifftrust.org.uk 16

Kelly Maidment Runner Up Nominated by Margaret Lane Kelly Maidment is the Senior Activities co-ordinator at Donyngs Leisure Centre, Redhill. Kelly has been in her post since autumn 2013 to date and has transformed the opportunities and activities for seniors. She has been nominated for her commitment, enthusiasm, innovation and friendliness to the senior population of Reigate, Redhill and Horley. “With Kelly's hard work and encouragement 1there is now a large group of healthier and active seniors exercising and socialising in ways they never thought possible. Kelly's enthusiasm is infectious. Kelly's commitment to her job enhances the group with her forward looking plans to help us gel and socialise. She has added a wonderful feeling of 'belonging'. She is cheerful, making classes fun and hard work for us all.” Margaret Lane Contact information: Email: Kelly.Maidment@GLL.ORG

Help at Home For this category, this award it to recognise individuals/project/initiatives that help people to live the life they want at home, with the help they need, enabling them to remain as independent as possible. This award offers the chance for services/people that provide support services at home to keep people independent and safe. For example, you might know of somebody who was struggling to cope with tasks such as moving the lawn, cooking, shopping for meals, cleaning windows, gutters or putting the bins out and a neighbour helped draw up a ‘rota’ to provide this practical support at home.

Surrey Libraries Library Direct Service and Volunteers: Jean Longley, Margaret Rice, Valerie French, Sue Ranoe Winner Nominated by Jen Henderson and Library Direct Team Surrey Libraries want every resident to have access to their library, including those who have difficulty getting to a library due to ill health, disability, mobility problems or caring responsibilities no matter what their age. They have employed a small army of volunteers who have been visiting older people in their homes helping them to remain actively involved in reading. They provide companionship and support to people who may otherwise be vulnerable and lonely. “The Library Service would like to thank the following volunteers for their dedicated voluntary service: Jean Longley - 27 years; Margaret Rice - 36 years; Valerie French - 25 years; Sue Ranoe - 25 years. They have all provided a lifeline to clients who are unable to visit the library themselves.” Jen Henderson and the Library Direct Team

Contact information: Phone: 01483 543599 Email: libraries@surreycc.gov.uk 18

Sarah Capozza Runner Up Nominated by Tanya Stafford Sarah has been a befriending volunteer with us for the past four years. During this time she has visited Isobel on a weekly basis and shown tremendous dedication to this role. Isobel is very isolated and used to find it very difficult to go out on her own. But through encouragement from Sarah, the two of them have now been on many outings together, such as trips to garden centres, shopping, and enjoying lunch out. “We know Sarah is a busy lady, but she has taken time to make one person feel valued and special. So we would like to nominate Sarah for this Award. A big thank you to her and all our wonderful volunteers.” Tanya Stafford Contact information: Email: scapozza@gmail.com Address: Reigate and Redhill Live at Home Scheme Redhill Methodist Church Gloucester Road Redhill Surrey RH1 1BP

Age Concern Woking Runner Up Nominated by Susan Curry There are currently 15,000 residents in Woking over 65. Age Concern offers the following services free of charge - Friendship, Information and Support Line, Home from Hospital and Emergency Support, Home Fire Safety checks. “We aim to be there for people who have ‘slipped the net’ and have no one to turn to. Ron, who is 97 and has mild onset dementia, lost his wife of 70 years last year...There are too many ‘Rons’ in our community trying to cope alone as 19

they do not think help is available. It is our aim to offer a helping hand, and a hug.” Susan Curry. Contact information: Address: Age Concern Woking 1st Floor, Moorcroft Centre Old School Place Westfield Woking GU22 9LY Phone: 01483 770753

People’s Choice This category gave the opportunity to nominate the one single thing that has made the biggest difference to your life, or community around you. It could be for a volunteer, care worker, family member, neighbour, local organisation or group whose help or services have made a positive and significant difference. This is our top Award!

Don Illman Winner Nominated by Donal Hegarty and Jane Bremner Don has provided his expert service user experience to shape and develop innovative services for people with mental health problems. He was part of the team who developed the specification for community connections services, which have been locally and nationally recognised as innovative services to help anyone with a self- defined mental health need to maintain and promote their mental health and become socially included in their communities. Community Connections services have been running for 18 months, and the positive outcomes for people accessing these services are demonstrable. In quarter 1 of 14/15, there were 677 new referrals to the services and 3,264 people in total supported. 92% of people who competed the recovery star outcomes monitoring tool reported either they had maintained or improved the different aspects that impacted on their quality of life. He has also been heavily involved in developing advocacy services for Surrey citizens, and spoke at our provider event when we went out to tender for the contract. He relayed his experiences, and what a good advocacy service looks like from the user perspective. After the provider event, a prospective provider approached me to say it was the best provider event he had been to, and having 20

Don there to say what good looks like was really powerful, bringing home the reason why advocacy services are so important. Don is a governor at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and uses this role to make sure user views are heard. He is also a member of Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and in this capacity has provided input to the training of CAB staff in mental health awareness; he talked about how to engage with people and the sort of issues they might need advice on.

Don chairs the mid and east Surrey mental health stakeholder group, holding commissioners and providers to account. He sets the agenda, brings up important issues and is a strong advocate of bringing people to together to solve problems. He is also a valued member of the Surrey suicide prevention group, bringing personal experience to this forum and shaping how we can help prevent suicide. “Don has been a strong advocate and representative for the voice of users of mental health services for over 20 years. He is the ‘conscience’ of mental health services, ensuring that commissioners and providers listen to user views and involve them in decisions about their lives.” Jane Bremner Contact information: Email: g7cvm@lineone.net 21

Frances Dyble-Goode Highly Commended Nominated by Jenny Trowbridge, Pamela White, Brigid Stubbs, Irene Seabrook, Eileen Crampton, Patricia Axford Frances Dyble- Goode had worked on worked on a voluntary basis for the past eighteen years to help people with dementia and their carers. Her first husband, John, had early- onset dementia and since his death she has worked to raise money and provide a social life for carers and people with this devastating disease. The Three John D clubs which Frances runs are all free of charge, as are the monthly lunches and various outings.

“We are a very happy bunch, thanks to Frances Dyble-Goode and our thanks never seem enough for her complete commitment to us all.” Pamela White “She has raised over £275,000 through fundraising and has herself run three London marathons, the Berlin marathon and has climbed Snowdon and Ben Nevis.” Mrs Brigid Stubbs

“She is a shoulder to cry on, when your feeling a bit down. I have made so many friends at the clubs. God bless Frances for all that she does, what would we all do without her.” Mrs Irene Seabrook “Every penny she receives from sponsors, donations, grants etc she puts into the club which includes canal trips, boat trips, afternoon teas, support clubs.” Mrs. Eileen Crampton “She is selfless, concerned and caring and totally committed to carers of people with this awful disease.” Patricia Axford Contact information: Email: f.dyble@btinternet.com Phone: 01932 34291

Sight for Surrey White Cane Training Team Runner Up Nominated by Dr. Shurhat Turk The service is an outstanding support provided by Sight for Surrey, and provides people with the key skills to get around, build and maintain confidence and stay safe. ‘Since receiving this training my life has improved significantly. I would like to thank my communicator guide and the service in general. You really do make a difference to the people you visit and your patience and calm nature needs to be acknowledged and rewarded! Thank you!’ Dr. Shurhat Turk Contact information: Tel: 01372 377701 Email: info@sightforsurrey.org.uk Address: Sight for Surrey Rentwood School Lane Fetcham Leatherhead Surrey KT22 9JX 23

Linda Chanagasubbay Runner Up Nominated by Agatha Goater Linda is a very friendly volunteer who helps with the tea and chat sessions that are held by Age UK Surrey at the Douglas Brunton Centre every other Monday. Linda made us all feel very welcome and equal, even though we have all come from very different backgrounds. I look forward to it now and it is lovely to come together with other people to do something different. “Linda made us all feel very welcome and equal, even though we have all come from very different backgrounds. I look forward to it and it is lovely to come together with other people to do something different. She makes us all feel involved and motivates us to participate in the chats and inspires us to talk about our experiences in a friendly informal way.” Agatha Goater Contact information: Email: cadress@btinternet.com

Sharon Seal Runner Up Nominated by Norah Lewis Sharon works as the pastoral care coordinator at St.George’s and St.Gile’s churches in Ashtead and she manages a team of 80 volunteers. In order to reach people who are not connected she and a team of trained volunteers are attending flu jab clinics, and she has now launched a ‘who is your Neighbour?’ campaign. This aims to support people on your street. They ensure that they support people to follow through and connect with the support they need. “Sharon finds that the common need among all age groups is people struggling with mental health issues, relationship breakdown and being the ‘sandwich’ generation. The approach she has is gentle, undemanding and patient. She allows people to develop and move at their own pace and is totally non- judgemental.” Norah Lewis Contact information: Email: Sharon.Seal@ashteadparish.org 24

Do you know a potential winner? We plan to continue to acknowledge the important work of volunteers, older people and organisations helping older people in communities throughout Surrey. Details of the Living and Ageing Well in Surrey Awards 2015 will be announced and shared in the spring, with nominations expected to open in May 2015. The awards categories will be the same as this year but with an additional three, bringing the total to nine. • Information and Advice • Carers’ Support • Dementia Support Again, there will be three ways to nominate – post, online or submit a film clip. Printed nomination forms will be made available at key community outlets, and an online version of the new form will be available on the Surrey County Council Awards webpage. For background information about Living and Ageing Well, please visit: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/livingandageingwell So if you know someone who is working on a community project, initiative or service then we’d love to hear from you! Contact us If you would like to get in touch about the awards please send an email to: livingandageingwell@surreycc.gov.uk. And finally, congratulations once again to all the Winners, Joint Winners, Highly Commended and Runners Up, and to everyone who made a nomination. If you weren’t lucky this year then why not enter again this time? Good luck for the awards 2015! The Living and Ageing Well in Surrey Awards team.