Action for Carers Surrey

03/09/2026

If you’re interested in volunteering and supporting carers across Surrey, come along to the Volunteer Fair in Guildford on Tuesday 9th Septmber to find our more and have an informal chat with our team.

We have a variety of roles available, whether you can spare a few hours now and then or are looking for a more regular volunteering opportunity.

📍 Astolat, Guildford, GU4 7HL
🕙 10am–12.30pm

Come and find out how you could get involved and make a difference to local carers 💙🧡

01/09/2026

Are you helping someone you care for move about ?

Our Moving and Handling team are experts in posture, movement and single-handed care – have two really useful sessions coming up:

📍 Demonstrating basic moving and handling techniques: Woking
📅 Monday 14 September, 2pm - 4pm

Demonstrations of simple, safe techniques to help the person you care for move around the house – like getting out of bed or into a chair. More details and to book: https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/demonstrating-basic-moving-and-handling-techniques-woking/

💻 Looking After yourself and your back - Redhill
It's important to take care of your back as a carer. Join our Moving and Handling experts for tips on looking after your back, keeping it strong and supple. More details and to book:
https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/moving-and-handling-looking-after-yourself-and-your-back-redhill/

Both sessions are FREE for Surrey carers.

30/08/2026

Do you support a young person with their mental health? 🧡💙

You don’t have to navigate it alone. Join us at one of our FREE Youth Mental Health Carer Fairs and talk with organisations, information and practical support for young adult carers, parent carers and families.

📍 Horley Baptist Church Hall, RH6 8RG
📅 Thursday 17 September, 1–4pm
https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/youth-mental-health-carers-event-horley/

📍 St Mary’s Church Centre, Stoke D’Abernon , KT11 3PX
📅 Friday 18 September, 1–4pm
https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/youth-mental-health-stoke-dabernon/

Drop into the marketplace to meet local services, and take part in practical workshops covering:

✨ How to support someone having a panic attack
✨ Mindfulness
✨ Distraction techniques around self-harm
✨ The technique of validation

If you cannot attend these days then we have an online event on Saturday 19th September.
https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/youth-mental-health-carers-event-online/

28/08/2026

Looking for a rewarding way to give back in Surrey? 🌟 Come along to the Mini Volunteers Fair and discover volunteering opportunities with a range of local charities, including us!

📅 Wednesday 9 September, 10am–12pm
📍 Astolat, Guildford, GU4 7HL

Drop in for a chat, enjoy a free tea or coffee and a slice of cake, and find out how your time, skills and experience could make a real difference locally.

Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a regular volunteering role, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to explore.

✨ No booking needed – just drop in!

Hosted by Home-Start Guildford

27/08/2026

We know it’s not always easy to get to a support group in person when you’re juggling caring, work and family commitments. Did you know we run a number of online support groups too?

Including our friendly online Carers Support and Information Group on Saturday 5 September, 10–11.30am.

It’s a relaxed space to meet other Surrey carers, share experiences and tips, and chat with our team. Whatever your caring role, you’re very welcome.

💻 Join from home via Microsoft Teams (link will be sent to you before the event)
📅 Saturday 5 September, 10am–11.30am

👉 Find out more and book your place:

Join our online Support Group for a friendly space to connect with others in similar situations. Share experiences, tips and support, and chat with our staff

20/08/2026

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results today. 🤞

To all the young carers receiving their results – we know you've been balancing school alongside caring responsibilities, and we hope you're proud of everything you've achieved.

Wishing everyone all the very best today. 💙🧡

19/08/2026

Do you need help applying for a Blue Badge? If you or the person you care for has difficulty walking or a hidden disability like autism or dementia, you might be eligible. We can guide you through the application process, making it easier to secure accessible parking and maintain independence.

Please visit our website for more information or you can call our friendly helpline on 0303 040 1234 if you would like to talk through the process.

👉 https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/how-we-help/practical-support/getting-a-blue-badge/

18/08/2026

👋 Are you a male carer? We’re have a monthly, online group just for men who care for a relative or friend.

It’s a relaxed, friendly space where male carers can talk (if you wish) about their caring experiences, ask questions and find out about local support.

The group meets monthly online and is led by Blair Parrott from Surrey County Council, alongside a male member of the Action for Carers Surrey team.

Come along, listen in, join the conversation - whatever feels right for you.

💻 Online: Wed, 19th August, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
🤝 Friendly, informal and supportive
💙Just for male carers

👉 Interested? Please register your interest: https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/event/male-carers-online-group-2/

17/08/2026

If something unexpected happened, who would step in to help with your caring role?

Join us in Epsom on Wednesday 19 August, 10.30am–12pm, for a practical session on contingency planning for carers.

The session will cover:

• What contingency planning means for carers
• Practical ways to prepare for emergencies
• Support networks and backup plans
• Information about available support and services
• Time to ask questions and chat informally with ACS staff and CPAs

👉 Find out more and book your place:

How carers can plan ahead and put practical arrangements in place for times when they may be unable to carry out their caring role.

16/08/2026

☕ Are you an unpaid carer looking a loved on in Cranleigh?

Come along to our friendly Coffee & Chat and meet other local carers over a cuppa.

📅 Thursday 20 August
⏰ 10.30am–12pm
📍 Rowley’s Café, Victoria Road, Cranleigh

It’s a relaxed chance to chat with others who understand,and find out about the support available to unpaid carers across Surrey.

We’d love to see you there!

More info and to register your interest:

Come and join our staff and other carers for a friendly coffee, tea and chat session in Cranleigh. No need to book, please just come along.