27 unpaid carers a day quit work in Surrey, because of their caring role
Work may end at 5pm, caring doesn’t
27 unpaid carers are leaving work each day in Surrey*, struggling to manage their ‘two jobs’ – being an employee, AND caring for a disabled or unwell family member or friend.
Managing both roles brings huge practical, emotional and financial pressures, leaving many carers feeling they have no choice but to leave work. However, there is help from Action for Carers Surrey.
The charity offers a broad range of services for unpaid carers aged 5-99, but has recently expanded its hours to better support working carers, and this October and November is running special events to inform them on their rights in the workplace, and around financial help.
Expanded hours
The ACS Helpline is now open till 7.30pm Mon-Thurs and on Saturday mornings, and the charity
has extended its already comprehensive range of events to offer even more in the evenings as well as Saturdays – both online and face to face at locations right across Surrey.
Special events
The charity is also running a series of special working-carer focused events this October and November – evenings and weekends – to help including:
- Workshops to help unpaid carers understand their rights at work and how to better balance the two roles
- Workshops on financial help benefits for carers who are still working, in partnership with Surrey Welfare Rights Unit.
Charity Chief Executive, Tim Bevans said:
“Juggling a career while trying to make everything fit at home is a quiet reality for thousands of people across Surrey. The emotional and physical toll can be overwhelming. We want every working carer in our communities to know that our support groups, events, and helpline advice are completely free – and open at hours to suit you. You do not have to navigate this alone.”
Because caring never stops.
Read more about the campaign to reach more working carers, and the support available here: