🏃‍♂️ GOOD LUCK and THANK YOU to Helen Wharmby, who is running The Great Bristol Half Marathon on behalf of Action for Carers on Sunday 19th May!

If you would like to donate, please visit justgiving.com/page/support-s…. Thank you.

#GreatBristolHalfMarathon

The latest edition of leading disability magazine, @enablemagazine has a very positive feature looking at the good things around being a carer and caring.

Read the full article here, page 13-14:   issuu.com/dcpublishing/d…

Carer’s Allowance overpayments are making upsetting headlines. The Government has revealed it is attempting to recoup Carer’s Allowance overpayments from 156,000 unpaid carers. Please sign the petition to secure another parliamentary debate on the issue: actionforcarers.org.uk/news/petition-…

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all.

Join our online Mental health carer support group: caring for young people (aged 16-25) on Thur 16 May. Visit actionforcarers.org.uk/event/mental-h…

Did you know today is #SurreyDay ? This year's theme is 'Surrey from the Sky', and the day will feature free events and open days at locations across the county, to find out more and join in visit: Celebrate Surrey Day on 11 May - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

CAN YOU SHARE OUR POSTERS?

We have various poster, aimed at helping unpaid carers in Surrey, aged 5-95, realise they ARE carers, and that there is help out there, from us, and others.

Download all posters (and other materials) here actionforcarers.org.uk/about-us/our-p…

Save the date—Carers Week is June 10th—16th! To help carers feel valued, relax, & take a little break, there are different events taking place at 9 of our local Hubs & online, inc. yoga , free massages & back care. More info ow.ly/FQlQ50RypN8

Are you a Surrey health or social care professional? We run a FREE online training course to help you understand the challenges carers face & keep you up to date on best practices - 15 May, 9:30am - 11:30am ow.ly/f0kq50R27xi @pahospice CSH Surrey Surrey Downs Health and Care Epsom Primary Care Network

Are you a Surrey health or social care professional? We run a FREE online training course to help you understand the challenges carers face & keep you up to date on best practices - 15 May, 9:30am - 11:30am ow.ly/f0kq50R27xi @surreyheartland Phyllis Tuckwell Fountain Centre

It's #DeafAwarenessWeek !

1 in 6 people have hearing loss. 7 in 10 of those are 70+ which is expected to increase by 50% in the next 20 years! Let's work together to create a more inclusive society, where everyone's welcome.

Tips & ideas here: rnid.org.uk/information-an…

Are you a young person who wants to make a difference?

Surrey Heath Youth Council is the voice of young people in Surrey Heath. They are seeking new members aged 11-18 who live or go to school in the Surrey Heath borough. More here surreyheathyc.org.uk

Many people don't realise they are #UnpaidCarers , they're simply looking after a partner or child.

But if that person couldn't manage without their support, then they are carers and there's help available. Learn more how we can support unpaid carers

actionforcarers.org.uk

Martha's Rule is a policy that will be rolled out in April. It will mean that patients, families, carers, & staff will be able to access a round-the-clock rapid review from a separate care team if they are worried about a patient's condition. To read more: actionforcarers.org.uk/news/marthas-l…

You may have seen a lot in the news recently about Carers Allowance. The next step is for everyone to sign (and share) a petition to the Government to improve Carer’s Allowance & urgently reduce overpayments. to read more and sign: actionforcarers.org.uk/news/petition-…

SYC offers support & opportunities for young carers in Surrey —youngsters under 18 who are helping to care for a sibling (or parent). Our drop-in sessions allow young carers to have fun, meet other young carers & chat to our team.
More here: ow.ly/TKHT50RskEM

A new group, Autism Friendly Guildford & Waverley, is holding a fun launch event at G Live on Mon 13th May. Everyone is welcome – autistic adults & children, carers, businesses & other locals who are keen to make the area more 'autism friendly'. ow.ly/V9E950RskhZ

Sport in Mind - Badminton for Mental Wellbeing

🕑 Time: Every Monday - 1pm to 2pm
📍 Venue: Donyngs Leisure Centre, Linkfield Ln, Redhill RH1 1DP
🏸 Description: Fun, casual drop-in Badminton session, for people experiencing mental health problems. (1/2)

If you are in need of help from a food bank but struggle to get there because of disabilities or health conditions, there is a scheme called ‘Access to Food’ to help. More here ow.ly/8L1m50RnT5r

Housing can bring particular issues for young carers. Decisions about if and when to move out, how far to go, and of course how to afford it.

Visit our website to find advice from other young carers in Surrey, plusideas about where to start. actionforcarers.org.uk/who-we-help/yo…

Surrey Teacher? If you'd like to hear more about young carers, the latest legislation and guidance & support – both for you as a teacher and young carers themselves, sign up for our regular school bulletin update. Issued termly.
actionforcarers.org.uk/for-profession…