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Carers Stories

Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Care Funding - Surviving the System

Care Funding - Surviving the System

Tom has faced many challenges over the years of caring for his wife. As her needs continue to increase, read how he has adapted and accessed support service in Gateshead. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 14th September, 2022

Updated: 29th September, 2022

Supporting Carers Hobbies: Recycled Robots

Supporting Carers Hobbies: Recycled Robots

Inspired by a visit to a local cafe that used recycled materials, Charles tells us more about how his hobby of making recycled robots took off and how a grant from the Carer Wellbeing Fund has helped him in many different ways. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 29th September, 2021

3 Story Chat with Gail!

3 Story Chat with Gail!

Picture the scene if you can, Gail with her mobile phone in one hand being interviewed by me about her crafting passion, whilst supporting and caring for her daughter Suzanne by cleaning her three storey house from top to bottom! Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Author: Nikki McCann

A journey from Syria: Waseem's Story

A journey from Syria: Waseem's Story

One of our wonderful volunteers, Susan Young, was so inspired by fellow volunteer Waseem, that she asked if she could interview him about how he arrived in England from Syria and his experiences of living here and volunteering with Gateshead Carers. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2022

A Carer Wellbeing Grant has brought me happiness through my Fairy Garden

A Carer Wellbeing Grant has brought me happiness through my Fairy Garden

After successfully applying to the Carer Wellbeing Fund, Jane created her very own haven of peace and quiet; a Fairy Garden just for her. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 2nd March, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Before Covid-19 we were already in a lockdown of our own

Before Covid-19 we were already in a lockdown of our own

It did eventually dawn on me that if I did not give some priority to my own health and welfare then I would become yet another patient for the NHS. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 25th January, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Feeling Isolated and Undervalued

Feeling Isolated and Undervalued

I began caring for my Grandmother in 2016 after she was diagnosed with a minor stroke, which limited her independence. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 9th September, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Comments: 1

Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Living with a chronic illness can be a challenge to say the least and it is normal to feel grief and sadness especially if like me your condition did not raise its ugly head until later in life.  Coming to terms with what the future holds and how you and your family are going to cope can be a huge challenge and can definitely affect relationships. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

My ‘Major Support System’ and ‘Full on Rocks’ my mum and Gateshead Carers

My ‘Major Support System’ and ‘Full on Rocks’ my mum and Gateshead Carers

Caring from a very young age to becoming a young adult carer, this carer’s journey is so inspirational and takes us through the heartache of illness, loss and a series of set-backs to success and happiness! Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 14th July, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

Comments: 6

My Amazon Echo Dot is perfect for carers!

My Amazon Echo Dot is perfect for carers!

I was able to get an Amazon Echo Dot thanks to Gateshead Carers and the Wellbeing Fund. It has been my escape for relaxation! Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 6th July, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

I have seen both sides of the coin!

I have seen both sides of the coin!

I am passionate about the invaluable role that carers play in the support of their loved ones. I am first and foremost a mother and by the nature of that, a primary carer for my son. I took on this role following his diagnosis of Schizophrenia approximately 20 years ago. Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 12th June, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

My Carer's Story (so far) by Denis O’Connor

My Carer's Story (so far) by Denis O’Connor

My wife Annie was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in October 2019 at the age of 66. This followed a period of about 18 months when her mental health and behaviour in public was becoming increasingly difficult for me to manage... Read more

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Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others. Share your story with us!

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2022

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  • Kinship Carer Group

    Kinship Carer Group

    We host a dedicated group for kindship carers - those looking after someone else's child. Enjoy a brew and a chat with other kinship carers from across Gateshead every Tuesday.

  • Carer Café

    Carer Café

    Come together for a chat with other carers in Gateshead. Enjoy a cuppa, laugh and be yourself with a group created by carers for local carers.

  • Online Carer Café

    Online Carer Café

    Take a short break and join us and other carers for a video call and a cuppa. We get together every Wednesday afternoon!

  • Kinship Carer Group

    Kinship Carer Group

    We host a dedicated group for kindship carers - those looking after someone else's child. Enjoy a brew and a chat with other kinship carers from across Gateshead every Tuesday.

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