Leaflets

Here you will find all of our up to date leaflets and other promotional materials for you to view and download.

General information on our services

The Carer Wellbeing Fund

Volunteer for Gateshead Carers

Befriender Volunteer

Becoming a carer friendly employer

Balancing working and caring

Caldew House - Holiday Home

Latest

Who Cares - Drama Project

Fancy creating some drama with us and having a lot of fun at the same time! Join us for 8 weeks of drama sessions all about unpaid carers, with story-telling exercises and games led by theatre-maker Liv Hunt.
URetreat Reopens

Uretreat provides day and overnight retreats for people who want to relax and have time for themselves; specialising in retreats for carers and people who have been bereaved.
New Covid-19 restrictions in force for the North East

Gateshead's residents are facing new measures as part of a combined North East effort to help fight COVID-19.
Best ever Chocolate Brownies and sticky sauce!

If you have a sweet tooth then this best ever chocolate brownie recipe is for you!

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!
Gateshead Carers Forms

Here you can find all of the forms you may need to request support from us.
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!
Summer of Wellbeing

Come and take part in our Summer of Wellbeing - a programme of free online wellbeing sessions and activities for anyone to come along and enjoy!
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?

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