Surrey libraries Surrey Libraries’ Reminiscence Collection The Reminiscence Collection is available to anyone supporting a person with dementia, memory impairment or memory loss, whether they are a friend, family member, or healthcare professional. The collection features books, games, jigsaws, music and sensory items, designed to stimulate memories and encourage conversation. To find out more about the collection and how to borrow materials, visit the Reminiscence Collection webpage found under 'Libraries for Health & Wellbeing' on the website www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries, email community.connections@surreycc.gov.uk or phone 01483 541518. Open Ticket If you have a diagnosis of dementia, you are able to request an ‘Open Ticket’. This is designed for anyone with a short or long-term medical condition that affects their ability to visit the library, use printed books or borrow and return library items. The Open Ticket provides a longer loan period for books and audio books (six weeks), no hire charges for audio books, and reduced overdue charges. More information: ask your local library or telephone 01483 543599. Library Direct services The Library Direct home service provides volunteers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked, to deliver books to those unable to get into a library themselves, due to ill health, disability, mobility issues or caring responsibilities. The volunteers pick books and audio books based on the user’s recommendations, favourite authors and reading preferences and deliver them on an agreed and regular basis. To register or find out more, please email libraries@surreycc.gov.uk or telephone 01483 543599. 9
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