News for you

Young and young adult carers across the country are invited to sign an Open Letter to the Prime Minister, in advance of the publication of a new All-Party report.

A big thank you to the team from the Berkeley Group who completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge in support of us last month.

Our new survey shows just now much young carers' health is affected by their caring role - but there is lots that can be done to help.

Big congrats to our sterling fundraiser Jule who was a finalist in the glamorous Just Giving Fundraisers of the Year Ceremony - in the category 'most creative fundraiser'

Ofsted are currently carrying out an inspection of SEND services, and as part of this, there's a survey to hear the views and experiences of Surrey parents and carers of children with SEND.

As schools return this autumn, read about our support for Surrey's young carers who often face particular challenges in education.

After eight fantastic years leading Action for Carers Surrey as Chief Executive, Jamie Gault is leaving this November for a new role at charity Perennial.

Huge thanks to a gallant team of adventurers at Evelyn Partners who have just successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge (in just 31 hours) raising funds to help us support young carers. Thank you!

She's done it! After 18 months, our Fundraiser Jule has completed the 100th outdoor swim in her crazy 100 Hats Challenge.

Should the person you care for go into crisis at home, the Urgent Community Response Service should be able help if there's no other support available and it's an emergency situation.

The annual, and crucial, State of Caring survey has opened, painting a picture of the lives of the UK's several million carers, and gathering evidence to campaign for change. Can you take part?

Two new reports show the damaging effects of caring on young carers' education and housing, but a new All Party Parliamentary Group's inquiry looks for evidence into the effect of caring and prove the need for change.