We believe that no carer should feel alone, and it is vital that all unpaid carers feel supported in their caring role, or feels supported to stop providing care if that's what they choose. Below are some statistics to show you the impact we have made.

In 2020 we provided some fantastic support to the carers of Gateshead including; 

£253,284  Benefits achieved for carers.

£139,400 funding provided for carers through our Carer Wellbeing Fund.

£12,618 Grant funding achieved for carers.

2596 Pieces of individual support work carried out.

1337 Carers accessed 1-2-1 confidential support.

611 Carers accessed support for the first time.

319 Wellbeing activity group sessions held.

19 BAME language communities supported.

2100 Proactive calls to carers during the COVID-19 pandemic.