All Carers Support and Information group
Join us for our online carer support group. Share experiences, tips and support, and chat with our staff too.
Ever wanted to run the London Marathon? Now's your chance! We have limited places in the London Marathon 2027, and we'd love you to join. You'll help provide vital support, information and advice to thousands of carers.
Run the London Marathon with #TeamACS
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.
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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
Mindfulness Session
Take some time for yourself. Join us for a mindfulness session where we will practise techniques to promote wellbeing and reduce stress.
Young Carers 5-8 Pottery Painting
A fun, creative pottery painting and crafts session for young carers aged 5–11 in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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.
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
Government consultation on employment rights for unpaid carers
The Government is asking for views on employment rights for unpaid carers, including how carers can be better supported to balance work and caring.
Carers Week 2026
From Wisley to Brooklands, Carers Week 2026 brought unpaid carers together for more than 20 events across Surrey, offering opportunities to meet other carers, take a break and access support.
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.
