Young Adult Carers: Link and Chat
Are you struggling with caring and feel on your own? Come along and meet with other young adult carers to find out about support or just chat.
What do you think of the short break offer - respite - given to carers looking after an adult? Surrey County Council is consulting on its draft policy. Please share your views.
Share your views on respite
Do you know someone looking for a 2026 challenge, that might like to support unpaid carers? We have places for the Surrey Half Marathon this March. Take a look!
Join ACS Team Surrey Half
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
Finances: Self-funding, Discretionary Trusts and LPAs
Come along to our Hersham Hub for free advice from a specialist adviser on your finances, looking at self-funding, Discretionary Trusts and Legal Power of Attorney.
Young Carers Action Day 2026 Professionals Seminar
Marking Young Carers Action Day 2026, Wednesday 11th March, Action for Carers, is holding a free online seminar to ensure all of Surrey's 15,000+ young carers face a 'Fair Future'
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.
King Charles' message of support to carers
King Charles and Queen Camilla held an event celebrating carers at Windsor Castle, attended by carers, politicians and carer organisations, including ourselves.
YCAD Professionals' Seminar: Fair Futures for Young Carers
Marking Young Carers Action Day 2026, Wednesday 11th March, Action for Carers, alongside partners is holding a free online seminar to improve the support of the county's 15,000+ young carers, ensuring they face a fair future.
Sort Your Life Out - looking for help?
TV's Sort Your Life Out team are looking for new families to help - especially carer households
Government to cover 90% of council's SEND deficits
The Government has announced that it will cover 90% of local council's accumulated SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) deficits, which will release pressure their budgets
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 more than 120,000 unpaid carers living in Surrey. They come from all walks of life and range in age from 5 to 95.
Read Vicky's story
Carer Vicky is taking part in the Surrey Half Marathon for Action for Carers in recognition of the support she and her son have received.
Read Ned and Nell's story
Sibling carers Nell and Ned, now young adults, talk about growing up caring for their Mum
Read Marta's story
Young carer Marta, who’s 13, looks after her older sister who is autistic and has also had poor mental health.
