Moving and Handling: Looking after yourself and your back Epsom
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, keeping it strong and supple.
Do you know a young person looking for an Apprenticeship? We have two exciting paid level 3 Apprenticeships open, one in Marketing & Content and one Fundraising & Business. Please share with young people you know!
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Registering as a carer, or referring someone? We are receiving a high volume of referrals, and are working through these as quickly as possible, but responding may take a little longer than normal. Please be assured, carers are being added to our records and we will be in touch very soon.
Get in touchHelp for Surrey carers
Action for Carers Surrey provides support, advice and information for unpaid carers across Surrey. Whether you’re an adult carer, a young carer, or a professional working with carers, you’ll find the help and support you need here. Simply click below to find the information which is right for you.
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FREE events for carers across Surrey and online
Coffee & Chat Cranleigh
Join us and other carers for a friendly coffee, tea and chat session.
NEW VENUE: ROWLEY'S CAFE
Suicide Awareness Workshop for Carers
Workshop for unpaid carers looking at suicide awareness and prevention – the signs to look out for and what to do if you have any concerns for the person you care for.
Surrey Carers News and Events
Stay up to date with Action for Carers Surrey’s latest news, events, and support for unpaid carers in Surrey.
How do you feel about the support from your GP as a carer?
Luminus wants to hear from unpaid carers about how you feel your GP supports you with your caring role. There's a survey as well as a chance to share your views directly.
Surrey Volunteering Opportunities
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Come along to Homestarts's Mini Volunteers Fair on Wednesday 9 September, from 10.00am–12.00pm, at Astolat, Guildford, and discover the wide range of volunteering opportunities available with local charities.
Cross Government Carers Action Plan
Government publishes Carer Action Plan, aiming to improve support for the UK's millions of unpaid carers
State of Caring Survey 2026
Please complete Carers UK's annual national State of Caring Survey to help government and other key decision makers fully understand the needs and situations of the UK's carers
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 unpaid 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 around 120,000 unpaid carers living in Surrey. They come from all walks of life and range in age from 5 to 99.
Read Shirley's story
Shirley, 80, has always been a lively part of her Guildford community, but alongside this she cares for her husband Brian, who lives with early onset dementia and prostate cancer. Like many carers, she didn’t recognise her role at first, but as Brian’s needs grew, so did the challenges she faced.
Read Ned and Nell's story
Sibling carers Nell and Ned, now young adults, talk about growing up caring for their Mum
Read Vicky's Surrey Half Marathon Story
Vicky recently completed the Surrey Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Action for Carers Surrey. In this interview, she shares her experience of training, race day, and what running for ACS meant to her as an unpaid carer. Her story is one of determination, wellbeing, and the power of feeling supported.
