Find out where you can get help and support for carers.
You can contact these organisations yourself without speaking to a GP first.
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.
The service is free.
Action for Carers Surrey can help with support and advice for unpaid carers.
Phone: 0303 040 1234
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.
Staying Independent can help with:
- support and advice for unpaid carers
- independent living
- adapting your home
- community transport
- equipment and technology
- day centres
Phone: 0300 200 1005
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.
The service is free.
Crossroads Care Surrey can help with:
- support and advice for unpaid carers
- care replacement breaks for unpaid carers
- carer self-assessment
- carers card
Phone: 01372 869970
Email: enquiries@crosscroadscaresurrey.org.uk
Other organisations that could help you
There are a number of other NHS services and charity groups that work in our area.
Date published: 18th December, 2023
Date last updated: 18th December, 2023
