Action for Carers Surrey provides support, advice and information for unpaid carers across Surrey. Whether you’re an adult carer, a young carer, or a professional working with carers, you’ll find the help and support you need here. Simply click below to find the information which is right for you.
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Isolation can look different for everyone, and for carers it can bring its own challenges. This supportive session with Mike Leat from Autism by Experience will explore why isolation happens and ways to help autistic and neurodivergent people feel more comfortable connecting with others.
A face to face support group for carers supporting someone with mental health problems.
A fun, creative pottery painting and crafts session for young carers aged 5–11 in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Government publishes Carer Action Plan, aiming to improve support for the UK's millions of unpaid carers
Please complete Carers UK's annual national State of Caring Survey to help government and other key decision makers fully understand the needs and situations of the UK's carers
The Government is asking for views on employment rights for unpaid carers, including how carers can be better supported to balance work and caring.
From Wisley to Brooklands, Carers Week 2026 brought unpaid carers together for more than 20 events across Surrey, offering opportunities to meet other carers, take a break and access support.
We offer Surrey's carers all sorts of free support. Our expert teams provide information and advice, run support groups and events and more.
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.
Our Helpline offered 4,238 hours of support in 2024, responding to unpaid 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.
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...
There are likely around 120,000 unpaid carers living in Surrey. They come from all walks of life and range in age from 5 to 99.
Shirley, 80, has always been a lively part of her Guildford community, but alongside this she cares for her husband Brian, who lives with early onset dementia and prostate cancer. Like many carers, she didn’t recognise her role at first, but as Brian’s needs grew, so did the challenges she faced.
Sibling carers Nell and Ned, now young adults, talk about growing up caring for their Mum
Vicky recently completed the Surrey Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Action for Carers Surrey. In this interview, she shares her experience of training, race day, and what running for ACS meant to her as an unpaid carer. Her story is one of determination, wellbeing, and the power of feeling supported.
