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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Join Action for Carers Surrey to find out more about the support, services, and advice available for unpaid carers in Surrey. Meet the team, connect with other local carers, and enjoy a relaxed and welcoming environment with tea and cake provided.
A chance for young adult carers (aged up to 25) to take a break in a historic Georgian kitchen garden, with a garden tour designed especially to celebrate Carers Week 2026.
To celebrate Carers Week and this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, join Action for Carers Surrey and Surrey County Council Carer Practice Advisers for an informal panel discussion and Q&A exploring the support available to unpaid carers across Surrey.
Stay up to date with Action for Carers Surrey’s latest news, events, and support for unpaid carers in Surrey.
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.
We're making some changes to our services so we can reach and support even more of Surrey's unpaid carers of all ages.
We have joined other charities across the UK in signing an open letter calling for greater recognition and support for unpaid carers. Led by Carers UK, the campaign brings together organisations calling for meaningful change.
King Charles and Queen Camilla held an event celebrating carers at Windsor Castle, attended by carers, politicians and carer organisations, including ourselves.
We offer Surrey's carers all sorts of free support. Our expert teams provide information and advice, run support groups and events and more.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Sibling carers Nell and Ned, now young adults, talk about growing up caring for their Mum
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.
