A visit to Hampton Court
Join us at Hampton Court to explore the historic palace for FREE and enjoy a relaxing wander around the beautiful gardens.
Did you feel informed and kept-up-to-date when the person you care for attended hospital? We're holding a session with hospitals, SCC and carers to find out what carers need to know.
Please join our sessionNeed support?
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
Relaxation with Rachel
Join ACS's Rachel for some relaxing exercises to reduce stress and bring calm.
Face-to-face support group: Haslemere
Join us for a chance to chat to other carers and meet our staff. This group is for all carers, whoever you're caring for.
Latest News
What's happening at Action for Carers and the wider caring world...
Martha's Law - new right for carers in hospitals
A new policy is being rolled out from April in hospitals, giving carers (and those they care for) new rights if they are worried that the person they care for's condition is deteriorating.
New Hub in Merstham - and more carer Hub updates
We're delighted to announce a new drop-in Hub for carers, in Merstham. We also have a new venue in Woking, and events happening in Dorking.
Carer's Leave Act starts soon
The new Carer's Leave Act which will help carers in England, Scotland and Wales, is due to come into force on 6th April 2024.
Carer Poverty Coalition Manifesto
Ahead of an upcoming General Election, carer organisations join together to call on all parties to end poverty among unpaid carers
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.
