If you look after a family member, a partner, or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail, struggle with mental health or substance abuse, or have a disability, then you are considered to be a carer. The care you provide is unpaid. If your child has an additional need or disability and requires extra support, you are a parent carer.
If you are at risk of abuse or neglect, or you suspect someone else is, report it now.
Information and services
Looking after yourself
Information about support for carers in Surrey, including drop in hubs, taking a break, applying for a Carers Card and online support
Assessing your needs
Carers assessment guidance for carers, parent carers and young carers in Surrey
Crisis support for carers
Information for carers in crisis including reporting abuse, crisis support like helplines and safe havens, and carer emergency planning.
Concerned about memory loss?
Advice for living with or caring for someone with dementia, including dementia support services
Staying independent
Equipment and technology to help you stay independent, including wheelchairs and personal care alarms
Looking after your mental health
Who to speak to and how to get help with mental health problems for yourself or someone else
