Action for Carers

Charity ACTION FOR CARERS SURREY

Action for Carers Surrey provide free, independent information, advice and support to unpaid family and friend carers aged 5-95, right across Surrey.

They offer:

Face-to-face and telephone support (call 0303 040 1234), for information, advice and signposting
14 free ‘drop-in’ Hubs for carers, at locations across Surrey
A wide range of events (on Zoom 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, email updates and www.actionforcarers.org.uk
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.

Contacts

Call 0303 040 1234

Text (only) 07723 486730