News for you

A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers

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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.

Professionals
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Checking we have the right information for you

We've sent out letters and emails to those carers registered with us whom we've not heard from for a while. Please complete our form when you have a moment - thank you!

Adult carers

Parents Voices Matter - SEND survey

The Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND) Partnership has designed a survey for all parents and carers of children and young people with AND in Surrey.

Adult carers
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Can you donate a Christmas gift?

Can you help a carer family in need this festive period? Take a look at our Christmas gift wish list for carers most in need.

Adult carers

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.

Adult carers

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.

Adult carers
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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.

Adult carers

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.

Adult carers
Action for Carers Pride in Surrey leaflet

Come and say hello at PRIDE in Surrey!

We have a stand at this year's PRIDE in Surrey event, at Stoke Park, on Saturday 21st September. Please drop by our stand and say hello, pick up some info, and chat with our lovely team!

Adult carers
Action for Carers Moving and Handling team

Happy Birthday Moving and Handling service!

Action for Carers Surrey's pioneering Moving and Handling is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. The supports carers across all of Surrey with looking after their backs and learning how to move and handle the person they care for safely and correctly.

Adult carers
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