Action for Carers Surrey

Action for Carers Surrey provides free, independent information, advice and support to unpaid family and friend carers of all ages, right across Surrey. 

This includes:

• Face-to-face and telephone support (call 0303 040 1234), for information, advice and signposting.
• 15 free ‘drop-in’ Hubs for carers, at locations across Surrey.
• A wide range of events (online and face to face): from learning, training and information, to wellbeing and relaxation, giving you time out from your caring role
• Support groups and workshops.
• Benefits advice, including guidance on what you’re entitled to.
• A dedicated team providing moving and handling advice and training — helping you keep your back safe.
• Advocacy, and information on your rights as a carer.
• Carer Advisors to help you in Surrey’s main hospitals.
• A wealth of free resources, including regular newsletters and email updates. 
• Specialist support, for example for parent carers, on dementia, mental health.

Younger carers

Surrey Young Carers (part of Action for Carers) gives free support to carers under 18. They run drop-ins, forums, activities and groups and give young carers time out from caring. They also help schools in their support of young carers.