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.
There's a lot to take on board when you're a carer - including what you're entitled to and what to ask for. Our 'Carers Checklist' explains it all simply.
Carers' ChecklistHelp 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
Because Carers Count - professional training
Free online training for people working in health, social care, education or other settings in Surrey who meet unpaid carers in the course of their work
Coping with Caring – caring for an adult with Autism
Join us for a session looking at strategies and skills you'll find useful caring for an adult with Autism.
CLICK HERE to book.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Household fund - bill payments for unpaid carers in need
If you are an unpaid carer in Surrey struggling to pay essential bills, please talk to us. We have some funds to distribute via the Household Support fund to unpaid carers registered with us who are in financial difficulties. If you are not yet registered, we can register you. Just get in touch.
ACS moving to new database system
We're moving to a brand new database which will hold all our carer information.
Young carers Evie and George recognised with Award
Sibling young carers Evie and George were recently recognised by the Surrey Police's Elmbridge Young Persons of Honour Awards
The difference we make
Our new Impact Report (covering 2023-24) looks at our work and the difference we make in support of Surrey's unpaid carers of all ages.
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.
