Health and Wellbeing for Carers: Farnham Maltings
Join us at this free event for health advice and support – from cancer care and nutrition to stopping smoking, managing energy costs, and free blood pressure checks.
ACS has a new phone system - now using a single number, 0303 040 1234, both to make and receive calls.
ACS phone system
Flu season is here – Surrey carers can get a free NHS flu jab to protect themselves and the people they care for
Find out how to book your jab
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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Do you know your rights? Please join one of our many events this November, marking Carers' Rights Day - find out what your rights are, how to access them, and what to do if you feel they're not being met.
Carers’ Rights Day 2025Help 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
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 who is autistic. This session focuses on managing the preference for very rigid regimes.
First Aid Workshop
Learn basic first aid skills to develop your confidence if ever faced with an emergency.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
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.
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.
ACS events marking Carers Rights Day 2025
Marking the national Carers' Rights Day, we're running a number of events to help you know, understand, and access your rights.
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.
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 likely more than 120,000 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.
