Carer centres and services Action for Carers (Surrey)
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About
Action for Carers Surrey provide free, independent information, advice and support to carers aged 5-95, right across Surrey. They offer:
· Face-to-face and telephone support (call 0303 040 1234), for information, advice and signposting
· A wide range of events (on Zoom and across Surrey): 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, and help with completing forms
· 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 five main hospitals
· A wealth of free resources, including regular newsletters, email updates and www.actionforcarers.org.uk
· Consultations and other opportunities to influence change for carers, locally and nationally
· Specialist support, for example for parent carers, on dementia, mental health and for Armed Forces carers
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 have Education Advisors dedicated to working in Surrey’s schools.
· If you’re aged 18-24, Action for Carers’ Young Adult Carers (YAC) service can help you achieve a balance between your caring role and independence. Support includes social activities, information events, help with education, money management and more.
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Access
Disabled access
Catchment area
Surrey
Target group
Carers (including young carers and former carers)
Referral method
Self Referral or via Social Services, Health, Education, Local Carers Support Services or other voluntary or statutory organisation
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.