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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.

Two new reports show the impact caring has financially. Carers UK's State of Caring shows how individuals' households are suffering, and Carers Trust report on the huge amount lost to the UK economy.

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 free events to help you know, understand, and access your rights as a carer.

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.