Carers

Action for Carers Surrey

This organisation provides free independent advice and information - practical, financial and emotional - to support all Surrey carers of all ages and professionals who work with carers.

Visit the Action for Carers Surrey website

Staying Independent

If you are struggling with everyday tasks, then simple equipment, practical aids, new technology or small changes to your home can make the difference between living independently and needing someone to help you or it can make caring for someone easier.

Visit the Surrey County Council website

Crossroads Care Surrey

A charity which specialises in providing respite breaks for unpaid carers so they can get some all-important downtime.

Patients can self-refer for support by contacting Crossroads Care Surrey.

Visit the Crossroads Care Surrey website

Surrey Young Carers

If you are a young person, and you help care for someone who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or alcohol/substance misuse, we can help you. We support children from Year 1 upwards.

Visit the Surrey Young Carers website

Connect to Support Surrey

Local care and support in your area to help you stay independent, healthy and connected to your community.

Visit the Connect to Support Surrey website

Carers' Support

There may be a number of benefits you may be entitled to as a carer. The person you care for may also be entitled to benefits. 

Visit the Surrey County Council website

Carers UK

Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.

Visit the Carers UK website

Carers Trust

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.

Visit the Carers Trust website