A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers
Lily Elliott will be racing this weekend to raise money for Surrey Young Carers. She's a carer herself who helps to look after her younger brother. She says Surrey Young Carers have really helped support her and now she wants to give something back so other young carers can benefit.
A new Joseph Roundtree Foundation report looks at poverty in the UK today - including how carers are affected.
NICE (The National Institute for Clinic Excellence) have published new guidelines, outlining what is best practice for the NHS and other public health and social care bodies in supporting adult carers.
The annual Action for Carers Surrey survey of users of our adult carer support service was carried out in October and November 2019, and we have been busy analysing the results since. Thank you to the over 1,400 carers who completed the survey, we really appreciate the time you took to tell us about yourselves and your caring roles.
If you're picking up medicines at a Surrey pharmacy, look out for Action for Carers on the bag - another way to reach carers
Launch of the Surrey Sporting Collaborative at the Kia Oval - to help more carers get involved with and enjoy sport in Surrey.
From making a Tudor banner to a stroll in the gardens, carers of all ages enjoy themselves at Hampton Court
Sign up to join us for a sparkling winter evening at Wisley
Would a little extra help be useful when you're shopping?
A new programme of activities for Surrey residents, aged 65+
