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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.

With the current Heatwave continuing in Surrey, it’s important to take precautions—especially if you or someone you care for is older, very young, venerable, or has a long-term health condition.

The Government's Welfare Reform Bill will affect access to Carers' Allowance for many thousands of Surrey's carers. Please add your name to the campaign against these changes.

During Carers Week and across June we're holding stands to reach out to more unpaid carers, and get them to realise they are carers and there's support available.

Marking the start of Carers Week 2025, Carers UK and Carers Week supporter charities have published new research highlighting the significant disadvantages that many unpaid carers face.