Moving and Handling: Looking after yourself and your back Camberley
It's important to take care of your back as a carer. Join our Moving and Handling experts for tips on looking after your back, keeping it strong and supple.
You might be a carer and not even realise it... Don't miss out on the support that's here for you. Register with us today and get the help you deserve.
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Do you know your rights? Carers are entitled to a range of support. Take a look at our Checklist to ensure you're getting what you deserve
Your rights as a carer
If you’ve recently become a carer or just realised you are one - it can feel overwhelming. We’ve gathered the key information to help you get started.
New to caring?Help 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
Young Adult Carers: Journaling for Wellbeing
Journaling is a powerful way to improve mental health, reduce stress and anxiety and support wellbeing for Surrey carers.
Mental Health Support Group Leatherhead
A face to face support group for carers supporting someone with mental health problems.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Changes to PIP threaten Carer's Allowance
The Government's Welfare Reform Bill will affect access to Carers' Allowance for many thousands of Surrey's carers. Please add your name to the campaign against these changes.
Reaching out to more of Surrey's 'Missing Carers' during Carers Week
During Carers Week and across June we're holding stands to reach out to more unpaid carers, and get them to realise they are carers and there's support available.
Carers Week '25 report reveals damaging impact of caring
Marking the start of Carers Week 2025, Carers UK and Carers Week supporter charities have published new research highlighting the significant disadvantages that many unpaid carers face.
Celebrating Action for Carers volunteers in Volunteers' Week
Thank you to our amazing volunteers, this Volunteers' Week. Would you like to join them?
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.
26,515
unpaid adult carers, including 3,274 aged under 18 were supported by us in 2024. But we know there are many more carers in Surrey. Please register with us for support.
4,238
Our Helpline offered 4,238 hours of support in 2024, responding to carers, via phone, email and text, providing vital information and emotional support. We're here for you if you're an unpaid carer in Surrey.
800+
events held In person and online. Including 15 carer hubs, support groups, learning & training and wellbeing events. We've always got lots going on, please take a look at what's on offer...
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.
