News for you

A round up of the local - and national - news affecting carers

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Expanded offer to Surrey Schools

We've recently expanded our offer of free training and events to Surrey schools to assist in the identification and support of young carers

Professionals

ACS Household Support Fund: NOW CLOSED

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. APOLOGIES THIS FUND IS NOW CLOSED.

Adult carers
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Watch out for these key scams

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.

Adult carers
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Changes to PIP threaten Carer's Allowance

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.

Adult carers
Your runner Ollie finishing mini marathon April 2025 to support unpaid carers in Surrey

Ollie runs mini marathon

Big thanks to young runner Ollie who ran the mini marathon to support Surrey carers

Supporters
Autism Bus at Action for Carers

Autism Bus Experience for Surrey Carers

Over 40 Surrey carers joined us for an Autism Acceptance event aboard the Autism Bus, offering insight into the sensory world of autistic people. The day included reflection, support, and a vibrant marketplace of services—highlighting the wide-ranging support available for Surrey carers.

Adult carers

Call to halt Carer's Allowance overpayments

Together with Carers UK and 106 other organisations across the country, Action for Carers Surrey is calling for an immediate halt to Carer’s Allowance overpayments, which have had a devastating effect on thousands of unpaid carers, including many in Surrey.

Adult carers
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