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Eligibility for the COVID vaccine has changed. Free NHS COVID jabs are now only available to people aged 75 and over, those with weakened immune systems, and residents of older adult care homes. Unpaid carers are no longer eligible for a free COVID vaccine.

Many people are currently receiving text messages PRETENDING to be from the Government or HMRC, telling you it's time to apply for your Winter Fuel Payment. These are scams.

Unpaid carers are entitled to a free flu jab. As flu season approaches, find out how to access your free vaccination.

Marking the national Carers' Rights Day, we're running a number of events to help you know, understand, and access your rights.

We're now managing phone calls to and from Action for Carers slightly differently, as we move to a more efficient system.

Surrey have updated guidance on their Carer Wellbeing Break Payments - a one off payment of £300 to help you take a break.

If you are attending September's PRIDE event on Saturday 6th, please come and say hello to us at the ACS stand - and pick up some goodies too!

This September, Francis Gordon-Alleyne will walk 117km of the Camino de Santiago in memory of his wife Carol. His goal is to raise funds and awareness for Action for Carers Surrey and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, two charities that supported him during one of the most difficult times in his life.

We've recently expanded our offer of free training and events to Surrey schools to assist in the identification and support of young carers

If you're an unpaid carer struggling to pay your household bills or core costs, you can apply for a grant of up to £300 from the Household Fund. Please get in touch today.

Sadly scams are becoming more common and unpaid carers being pressed for time and often stressed can be particularly at risk. See a round up of some of the main current scams to look out for.

Huge thanks to the Dorking and Mole Valley Athletics Club for supporting Action for Carers at their recent Dorking 10s Road Race event.