A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
SCC is consulting on its short breaks policy for adult carers - considering what respite a carer should get when looking after an adult with the (eligible) support and care needs.
Surrey Heartlands Trust have declared a 'critical incident' due to winter pressures - and other hospitals in similar situations. If you care for someone in a Surrey Hospital and it's likely the hospital wish to discharge them, please speak to us for advice and guidance as you go through this process.
Read about young carer Gracie's life, and the support she's received. could you share your story to help other 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.
Good luck to carer Vicky who is taking on the Surrey Half Marathon this March to raise funds for Action for Carers, recognising the support she and her son have received. Thank you Vicky!
Huge thanks to the University of the Creative Arts and HEON multiple creative events for our young carers over the past year - allowing them a chance to learn, grow and be inspired for their futures!
Carers UK have published a new report that looks at how poorly informed carers are about the financial help that's available - despite their growing need for support and the cost of living crisis.
The Independent review of failings in how carers were penalised for minor, unwitting, overpayments in their Carer's Allowance, and the DWP's own guidance,, has highlighted serious systematic failures within the Department of Work and Pensions. The Government has acknowledge the issues and promises change.
Action for Carers joins 50 carer organisations and Carer's UK to demand change to Carer's Allowance in advance of UK budget
Surrey County Council has launched a new tool to show likely care costs over time, for carers and families to help them plan for the future
An enormous thank you to the kind members of Windlesham Golf Club for their fundraising activities over the past year, in support of Surrey's young carers. They've raised an amazing £18,400
Regretfully, as designated funding has ended, we have closed our specialist Benefits Advice Service for carers.
