New to caring? You may have recently become a carer, or realised you are one. There's a lot to take on board - but also a lot of support out there. Here's some key first steps you should take.
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.
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.
Want to understand more about how self-funding works when the person you support may go into care? Join us for a free session led by specialist Darren Stiff from Guildford Financial to find out more.
King Charles and Queen Camilla held an event celebrating carers at Windsor Castle, attended by carers, politicians and carer organisations, including ourselves.
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.
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.