We exist to help Surrey’s unpaid carers, aged 5-95, giving advice, support, information, and a little time out, to help people feel more in control of their lives and less alone.
We can support you by phone, through face-to-face meetings, support groups and workshops. We can help with benefits advice, advocacy, give practical guidance on moving and handling, and provide a wealth of information and free resources. We can also signpost you, and the person you care for, on to relevant specialised sources of support.
Contact us
Details of how to contact us are here.
Read more about our organisation here: Our vision, mission and values
I had been signposted to so many dead ends, Action for Carers and Surrey Young Carers have been the first to offer real help and understanding.
Carer-led
We are carer-led – run by a board of Trustees comprised of a majority of carers, and we continuously consult with carers both to improve our own services and those of others.
We’re proud to be a Network Partner of Carers Trust , and also work closely with Carers UK, the UK’s two national carer charities, as well as other county carer organisations.
Specialised support
We also have specialist support. If you’re a young carer (aged under 18), our Surrey Young Carers Team offers free information and support, plus workshops, activities and groups, to give young carers time out from caring and help you achieve as much as you can in life.
We have specific support for Young Adult Carers (aged 18-24) who face particular challenges as as they finish school, start work or college and think about leaving home.
Additionally we have the following teams supporting carers with particular needs:
- Our Moving and Handling team
- Our team for carers who are supporting someone with mental health issues
- A team working in Surrey’s main hospitals, to support unpaid carers there
Get in touch
If you want support, or would like to find out more about suppporting or working with us, find our contact information here.