Mindfulness Session
Take some time for yourself. Join us for a mindfulness session where we will practise techniques to promote wellbeing and reduce stress.
We're delighted to announce the publication of our newest booklet Relaxation for Carers – to help you relax, destress and unwind...
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We have support available for all Surrey's carers. Young carers, adult carers, professionals who work with carers, simply click below to find the information which is right for you.
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FREE wellbeing and information events, both face-to-face and online
Using music for wellbeing: Merstham
Join us to learn how music can be used to promote your wellbeing – and create your own playlist of positivity!
Meet the Mental Health Carer Support Advisers at Cranleigh
We have a new team of advisors whose role is to support carers who are looking after someone with poor mental health or substance issues. Come and meet some of the team at the Cranleigh Hub
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Support for Unpaid Student Carers in Higher Education
It's common for student carers to feel that their caring role might hinder their prospects of attending university due to financial concerns, worries about balancing studies with their caring responsibilities, or concerns about who would take over their caregiving duties in their absence.
An update on Surrey's Carer Replacement Breaks Service Review
A note from the two sponsors of the ongoing review into Surrey's Carer Replacement Breaks service about how the review has gone so far, current status and next steps.
Action for Carers launches new booklet to help carers relax and destress
Our new booklet is designed to help you relax and improve your wellbeing through a series of simple breathing and mindfulness exercises that can be done in a short amount of time.
International Film Crew filming with Surrey's young carers
We've recently taken part in an exciting new documentary being filmed by Japanese Director Mari Yamamoto, which looks at how support for young carers has developed over the decades in the UK.
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.
21,250
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.
4,088
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.
4,778
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!
Every carer has a story...
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.
Read Julie-Anne's story
Julie-Anne is 12 and helps care for her older sister who has epilepsy.
Read Hasu's story
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.
Read Sriya's story
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.
