
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.
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.
Learn moreWelcome! 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.
A face to face support group for carers supporting someone with mental health problems.
Join ACS's Rachel for some relaxing exercises to reduce stress and bring calm..
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
If you are an unpaid carer in Surrey struggling to pay essential bills, please talk to us. We have some funds to distribute via the Household Support fund to unpaid carers registered with us who are in financial difficulties. If you are not yet registered, we can register you. Just get in touch.
How to manage repeat prescriptions - for you or the person you care for - to stay safe
We're moving to a brand new database which will hold all our carer information.
Our new Impact Report (covering 2023-24) looks at our work and the difference we make in support of Surrey's unpaid carers of all ages.
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, plus another 2000+ aged 5-17, were supported by us in 2022. But we know there are many more carers in Surrey. Please register with us for support.
phone calls were made in 2022 by our friendly and expert Helpline staff to carers in need. We're here for you if you're an unpaid carer in Surrey.
adult carers attended one of our 871 events in 2022, either face-to-face or on line. We've always got lots going on, please take a look at what's on offer over the next few weeks!
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.
Julie-Anne is 12 and helps care for her older sister who has epilepsy.
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.
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.