NEW Face-to-face support group: Godalming
Peer support can make a big difference. Join us for a chance to chat to other carers and meet our staff. This group is for all carers, whoever you're caring for.
Flu season has started and Surrey's unpaid carers are being reminded to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible.
Find out about the the carers flu jabHelp for Surrey carers
We provide help for carers across Surrey. Young carers, adult carers, professionals who work with carers, simply click below to find the information which is right for you.
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FREE events for carers across Surrey and online
NEW! Mental Health Support Group - Horley
A face to face support group for carers supporting someone with mental health problems.
Dementia support session
Are you supporting someone with dementia? Join us to talk to a Dementia Navigator from the Alzheimer's Society and find out some helpful strategies.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Information Fairs for Surrey carers marking Carers' Rights Day
Marking Carers’ Rights Day (21st November), we're holding information fairs for Surrey’s unpaid carers. With ACS staff, other charities and local organisations in attendance, carers will be able to ask questions – practical, financial and legal – about their caring role, as well as get general support, advice and information.
New Carer Hub in Godalming
We're delighted to announce that we have a new drop-in Hub opening, in Godalming Tue, 1st October 2024 at Godalming Library. This is a drop-in venue. You can ask specific questions you may have about your caring role and the support available and pick up some of our helpful resources. Or, you can simply drop by for a friendly chat and a cup of coffee with other carers, our staff and volunteers.
Free flu jabs for Surrey carers
Unpaid carers are entitled to a free flu jab. As flu season approaches, find out how to access your free vaccination.
Changes to some of our Hubs
We're making a few amends to some of fifteen Carer Hubs which run regularly across Surrey. Please take a look.
Helping Surrey's unpaid carers aged 5-95
We offer Surrey's carers all sorts of free support. Our expert teams provide information and advice, run support groups and events and more.
21,250
unpaid adult carers, plus another 2000+ aged 5-17, were supported by us in 2022. But we know there are many more carers in Surrey. Please register with us for support.
4,088
phone calls were made in 2022 by our friendly and expert Helpline staff to carers in need. We're here for you if you're an unpaid carer in Surrey.
4,778
adult carers attended one of our 871 events in 2022, either face-to-face or on line. We've always got lots going on, please take a look at what's on offer over the next few weeks!
Every carer has a story...
There are more than 115,000 carers living in Surrey. They come from all walks of life and range in age from 5 to 95.
Read Julie-Anne's story
Julie-Anne is 12 and helps care for her older sister who has epilepsy.
Read Hasu's story
Hasu gave up a highly successful, international business in order to care for his wife and son. He thinks it's really important to ask for support when you need it.
Read Sriya's story
Sriya looks after her elderly grandparents. She found it hard to manage all the extra responsibilities, but is doing well, and says that being a carer is very much part of who she is.
