I care for a relative who has a mental health / substance misuse issue but I also care for their children, can you still offer support?

Yes, if you care for the children of a relative (kinship carer) you can access all of our wellbeing services.

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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

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

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

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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