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Prescribing gardening on the Allotment!

Being part of the Best of Bensham Collaborative brings many benefits and in February we were delighted to be able to help the wider community by opening up our allotment for the future benefit of GP patients and other members of the collaborative.
We have now found a way to be, and to work, together

An interview with Helen Redfern, Joint founder and owner of Green Heart Collective. Helen is also a carer. By Nikki McCann
Superbia: LGBT Online Coffee Break

Our Superbia group has an online coffee break over Zoom and would love to chat with other carers in the LGBTQIA+ community!
Superbia: LGBT Online Coffee Break

Our Superbia group has an online coffee break over Zoom and would love to chat with other carers in the LGBTQIA+ community!

Unpaid Carers are on the priorities list for COVID-19 vaccinations

The government has recognised the need for unpaid carers to receive the COVID 19 vaccination as a priority. Find out how unpaid carers can get onto the vaccination priority list.
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!
Discussing Loneliness

Paul discusses loneliness and ways to feel less lonely.
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.
Am I invisible?

‘I often feel invisible as a carer and that no one else understands. When I found Gateshead Carers I was listened to and being able to meet with my Support Worker and sometimes go on carer trips gave me something to really look forward to,” Fran explained.
Getting Started with a Family Tree

Carol shares how to get started with making and growing your own family tree.
Accessibility
How do I know if I am a Carer?
Do I have to live in Gateshead to access your services?
Homeworking and Homeschooling

Read how Covid-19 has affected one of our carers as they cope with being a working parent carer.

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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. Read more

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