Carers Stories

My Crafting Shed has brought me some respite

Debbie received a Wellbeing Fund grant to buy herself a special shed! Read more

I did not realise I had carers burnout!

I did not even realise I was a carer, I just classed myself as wife and mother. My GP suggested I contact Gateshead Carers and they have made a huge difference. Read more

I feel Covid robbed me of my last weeks with my mam

Caring for my elderly parents through Covid Read more

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I never thought my volunteering would lead me to learn Arabic!

I began volunteering for Gateshead Carers in September 2018 working on the main Reception desk. At that time there were only a small number of volunteers however last year a Volunteering Programme was set up headed by Claire Parker who is the Volunteer Co-ordinator. As a result of this programme being set up more volunteers were recruited. I have met quite a few of them over the past few months but one volunteer who has inspired me greatly is a gentleman called Waseem...

Healthwatch Survey seeks your experiences during Covid-19

Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead are seeking people’s experiences of social care and health services as we all work through the COVID-19 pandemic. This could be in a hospital, care home, NHS 111 or mental health services, to name but a few.

I feel Covid robbed me of my last weeks with my mam

Caring for my elderly parents through Covid

Wellbeing Tent

Come in and share your top tip for keeping well! You might have a tasty recipe or a fantastic photo that you could share with us.

Example - Support us

Push already-interested visitors over the line with stories, stats and ideas. Make next steps clear

Accessibility

How do I know if I am a Carer?

Do I have to live in Gateshead to access your services?

Example - How we're funded

State your case for the support you need, while showing supporters can trust you (be transparent)

Do I need to register as a carer with my GP?

I am transported into a paradise when I’m painting: Art is so therapeutic

Despite the regular pain she endures through arthritis in her spine, Gayle pursues her love of painting with a passion and her enthusiasm is infectious!

Example - Mission, vision, values

What you're all about -- but write to inform and inspire site visitors, not for yourselves

Example - Where your money goes

Earn your supporters' trust by being transparent and making the impact of their support clear

Donate Now

We’re reaching out to more and more 'hidden' carers before they reach crisis point, but need your help to do so. Whatever you can give, know that it will be used directly to support carers. Thank you.