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Parliamentary Debate raises issues faced by unpaid carers

A Westminster Hall live debate took place in Parliamentary on Thursday 22nd July, attended by 22 MPs including Liz Twist MP for Blaydon, who talked about her recent visit to Gateshead Carers during Carers Week 2021.
Digital Communications and an Easy Life!

Stuart recounts that In his young days, not only did he not have a phone in his pocket, they did not have a phone in the house! As a schoolboy (with a bike), it was often his job to race to the nearest phone box in times of family emergencies...
Young Adult Carers

If you're aged 18-25 and provide care for someone then you are a Young Adult Carer. Find out how we can support you.
Footability - Accessible Fun Football

Footability offers children aged 7-16 with a disability the chance to enjoy the beautiful game at Rutherford AFC at Lobley Hill.

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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.
Footability - Accessible Fun Football

Footability offers children aged 7-16 with a disability the chance to enjoy the beautiful game at Rutherford AFC at Lobley Hill.
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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.
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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!
Meet the team

The staff working for Gateshead Carers bring their own unique and dynamic energy to the team.
Writers Who Care

Writers Who Care is a collection of short stories, poems, and songs that gives a window into the world of caring which we would like to share with you.
Your Wellbeing

We offer confidential, tailored support services to all unpaid carers. Caring and Living Matters! C.A.L.M.

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Gift a Carer a Chance for Change

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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