All Carers Support and Information group: SPECIAL* Q&A with our Benefits Advisers
Special meeting of our online support group. with a special Q&A with our Benefits Advisers focusing on 'What benefits are we eligible for?'
Have you recently become a carer or just realised that you are one? There can be a lot to think about, but we have all the key information and support for you.
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
Introduction to Action for Carers
Welcome! Whether you've just signed up or been with us for a while, join us to find out more about the range of support we offer carers of all ages - practical, emotional and financial.
Looking after yourself and your back: Merstam
It's important to take care of your back as a carer. Join our Moving and Handling experts for tips on looking after your back, and yourself.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Join us at the 2026 Surrey Half Marathon
Ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference? Action for Carers invites you to run with us at the Surrey Half Marathon in March 2026. Places available - register your interest today!
Autism Bus Experience for Surrey Carers
Over 40 Surrey carers joined us for an Autism Acceptance event aboard the Autism Bus, offering insight into the sensory world of autistic people. The day included reflection, support, and a vibrant marketplace of services—highlighting the wide-ranging support available for Surrey carers.
Carer’s Allowance earnings limit rise from 7th April 2025
As of the 7th April, the earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance has increased from £151 to £196 per week. Find out what this means for you.
Call to halt Carer's Allowance overpayments
Together with Carers UK and 106 other organisations across the country, Action for Carers Surrey is calling for an immediate halt to Carer’s Allowance overpayments, which have had a devastating effect on thousands of unpaid carers, including many in Surrey.
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.
