Hub Godalming
Come along to our Carers' Hub for information, advice and support. No need to book, just drop in.
ACS has a new phone system - now using a single number, 0303 040 1234, both to make and receive calls.
ACS phone system
Caring is tough and carers need a break. Are you aware of Surrey County Council's Carer Wellbeing Break Payments? £300 to help you take a short break or enjoy a hobby or exercise.
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This Remember A Charity Week, we’re encouraging people to leave a gift in their will to help unpaid carers in Surrey. Could you consider helping carers this way?
Leave a gift in your willHelp 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
Mental Health Support Group - Merstham
A face to face support group for carers supporting someone with mental health problems.
First Aid Training Farnham Maltings
Learn some basic first aid skills with the British Red Cross at our Farnham Hub session.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
ACS has a new phone system
We're now managing phone calls to and from Action for Carers slightly differently, as we move to a more efficient system.
Expanded offer to Surrey Schools
We've recently expanded our offer of free training and events to Surrey schools to assist in the identification and support of young carers
Carer Wellbeing Break Payments
Surrey have updated guidance on their Carer Wellbeing Break Payments - a one off payment of £300 to help you take a break.
"Camino de Santiago for my Carol"
This September, Francis Gordon-Alleyne will walk 117km of the Camino de Santiago in memory of his wife Carol. His goal is to raise funds and awareness for Action for Carers Surrey and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, two charities that supported him during one of the most difficult times in his life.
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.
