Gateshead Carers Forms

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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!
Carers Genealogy Group: Getting to know you

Get to know yourself along with other carers at one of our sessions.
We volunteers flourish as part of a team

Despite the current restrictions our volunteers enjoyed being able to still get involved with activities and meet up by taking part in a drop-in Zoom session and chatting through our volunteers WhatsApp group.
Move over David Bailey....Lynda's here!

Lynda Bailey cares long distance for her mother who lives in Gateshead and has recently been using her creative talents to enter a photography competition.

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.
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!
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.

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.
Example - Support us

Push already-interested visitors over the line with stories, stats and ideas. Make next steps clear
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.
Example - How we're funded

State your case for the support you need, while showing supporters can trust you (be transparent)

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