Carers Information Service: 0191 487 2224
Did You Know - 1 adult in every 8 is a carer (5.7 million in Britain)
Click here to download our carers information pack. - The pack is in PDF format and will take less than 3 minutes to download on a standard connection.
Welcome to Gateshead Carers Association
Are
you a carer?
A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who is ill, disabled,
elderly, or has mental ill health.
You may be a parent, husband or wife, son or daughter, friend or neighbour…but if you support someone on a regular basis, you are also a carer.
Being a carer often brings its own rewards…but it can also be very hard work, both physically and emotionally.
Carers need information about the services which can help to keep them going, and may need to talk to someone who understands how difficult it can be.
We are here to help
We are a registered charity (number 1078514), whose aim is to support, inform and represent carers.
In 2001, Gateshead Carers Association, joined the Princess Royal Trust for Carers (PRTC) Network. Being part of the PRTC Network gives us the support of a national framework, access to funds, campaign materials and the latest research.