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Surrey Welfare Rights Unit have published their latest, fully updated edition of their guide to benefits for unpaid carers living in Surrey.

We're delighted to report our volunteer numbers are growing. Could you be part of the team? Thank you to all those who are already supporting us!

Our fantastic fundraiser Jule is reaching the end of her incredible One Hundred Hats Swim Challenge, and has marked ACS's 30th Anniversary, as she continues to do our outdoor swims despite the weather! Can you support her amazing challenge?

We're delighted to announce that we have three spots up for grabs for the 2023 RideLondon-Essex 100 mile cycle. Could you take one?

Action for Carers' Rachel Brennan was featured on a great podcast from Surrey Voices, marking Carers' Rights Day, on 24th November.

Carers Trust have a new survey for carers aged up to 25, to talk about the pressure they're under and the challenges they face. The results will be shared on Young Carers Action Day next year, and used to call to for change.

We've partnered again with restaurant chain Nando's for a fantastic free event this November, offering employment advice and information to carers, plus a fabulous free lunch!

A new report from the Nuffield Trust, Falling Short, shows widespread, national failings in promised support for carers.

Carers UK have published a worrying new report into the affect on unpaid carers of the growing cost of living crisis. The financial situations of many carers are rapidly further deteriorating and they call on Government for more to be done.

We have free online training for Surrey's school staff, into identifying and supporting young carers. Training starts this autumn, and runs well into next year.