A visit to Hampton Court
Join us at Hampton Court to explore the historic palace for FREE and enjoy a relaxing wander around the beautiful gardens. SORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
It is Carer's Week 2026 - we are celebrating carers, and communities across Surrey are encouraged to better identify and support the thousands of carers in Surrey.
Carers Week 2026
We’re making some improvements to how we work. While we introduce a new system, it may take a little longer to respond to calls and emails - thanks so much for bearing with us.
Get in touch
Could you help us support carers? We have a variety of interesting volunteer roles, from supporting with events, helping on stands, fundraising and more. This Volunteering Week, 1st-7th June, please get in touch to see if we've something that might be just right for YOU!
Volunteering
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.
Learn MoreHelp 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
Planning for your future - Oxted
Join Action for Carers Surrey and Age UK Surrey for a special session looking at how best to plan for your future as an unpaid carer.
Contingency Planning for Carers Addlestone
Caring responsibilities can change unexpectedly through illness, emergencies or other unforeseen situations. This session will explore how carers can plan ahead and put practical arrangements in place for times when they may be temporarily or longer-term unable to carry out their caring role.
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.
Celebrating Action for Carers volunteers in Volunteers' Week
Thank you to our amazing volunteers, this Volunteers' Week. Would you like to join them?
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.
Working carers at tipping point
A new report from national charity Carers UK shows just how many working carers are being forced to give up employment, because of the pressures of trying to balance work with caring.
Expanding our offer
We're making some changes to our services so we can reach and support even more of Surrey's unpaid carers of all ages.
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.
