Face-to-face support group: Caterham
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.
Stay Safe in the Heat: Advice for Carers during hot weather, with useful tips and contacts.
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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
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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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
Moving and Handling: Car Transfers
Join our Moving and Handling Advisors for tips and techniques to help you get the person you care for in and out of a car.
Delirium
Delirium is experienced by many people. Join our session for unpaid carers in Surrey to find out how to spot the signs and what action to take. A session with Dr Peter Enwere.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
DMVAC's Dorking 10s support Action for Carers
Huge thanks to the Dorking and Mole Valley Athletics Club for supporting Action for Carers at their recent Dorking 10s Road Race event.
Advice for Carers During Hot Weather
With the current Heatwave continuing in Surrey, it’s important to take precautions—especially if you or someone you care for is older, very young, venerable, or has a long-term health condition.
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.
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.
