Gateshead Carers Forms

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QE Gateshead pledge support as Carer Friendly Employer

Yvonne Ormston, Chief Executive at QE Gateshead signs our Carer Friendly Employer pledge.
‘Our Unpaid Carers do an Amazing Job... ‘ Support in parliament from Liz Twist MP

‘Our Unpaid Carers do an Amazing Job... ‘ Support in parliament from Liz Twist MP for Blaydon constituency, on Carers Rights Day.
When I Was A Nipper!

Join us for a wonder down memory lane when 10 pence could buy you a paper bag filled with a mix up of sweets and your nanna drank her tea with tea leaves left in the bottom of the cup!
Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer and using creative writing to tell Our Story.

Telephone Befriending for Carers

We offer carers a telephone befriending service to help them take a short break from their role and to enjoy some company.
Carer Groups and Activities

We offer a range of groups and activities for carers to get together. Take a look, you may find something you're interested in!
Leaflets

Here you will find all of our up to date leaflets and other promotional materials for you to view and download.
1-2-1 Confidential Carer Wellbeing

We offer 1-2-1 wellbeing to ensure that all unpaid carers feel supported in their caring role.
The Carer Wellbeing Fund

Providing grants of up to £200 for unpaid adult carers in Gateshead, helping carers to maintain and improve their own health and wellbeing.
Communities

We work with a wide range of communities across Gateshead to provide a bespoke, confidential service for all unpaid carers in Gateshead.
Caldew House Holiday Home

Somewhere to relax and unwind and have a break! This tranquil home provides a peaceful place for Carers to enjoy time away from their caring role, to look after their own wellbeing and to feel refreshed.
Partnership Working

We believe that we can achieve more for carers by working with individuals, the private sector, other voluntary organisations and health and social care providers and we are always looking for new people and organisations to work with.

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

Help carers in need of vital emergency funding due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more