Gateshead Carers Forms

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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!

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.

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!
Check if you are a Carer

It is more important than ever to know if you are an unpaid carer. You may have a higher priority on the Covid-19 vaccine priority list.
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.
Do I have to live in Gateshead to access your services?
Accessibility
How do I know if I am a Carer?

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. Read more

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