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. Read more
We offer 1-2-1 wellbeing to ensure that all unpaid carers feel supported in their caring role. Read more
Providing grants of up to £200 for unpaid adult carers in Gateshead, helping carers to maintain and improve their own health and wellbeing. Read more
Join our team as a Carer Wellbeing Facilitator and make a real difference in the lives of unpaid carers. Read more
Keep up to date with what's happening at Gateshead Carers and within the caring community via our quarterly newsletter. Read more
Discover how our digital accessibility tool Recite Me, help us to make our website as accessible as possible. Read more
Caring for someone with Autism brings forth unique challenges. We've created a set of information around Autism so that you will be able to learn more about it and what support is available for people caring for someone with Autism in Gateshead. Read more
Our board of trustees is made up of people with a passion for supporting unpaid carers. If you would like to help us in making a real positive impact on the lives of unpaid carers, consider joining our board of trustees! Read more
Find out how we can support unpaid adult carers with tailored advice, short breaks, 1-2-1 confidential support, and more. Read more
In this topic, we discuss the options for working co-operatively and the importance of open and honest communication. Read more
In this topic, we outline the employment law and the legislation that specifically relates to unpaid carers in the UK. Read more
In this topic, we discuss the support available for working carers including financial assistance, emotional support and counseling services, breaks from caring, and why it is important to tell your GP that you are a carer. Read more
There are many things that you can put into place to support working carers. It is important to know that very simple changes at work can not only ease the impact of a caring role on employees but also increase staff loyalty, productivity, and performance in your workforce. Read more
There is existing support that you may not be aware of. Carer’s Centres across the UK offer confidential emotional and practical support, advice, and information for working carers. Read more
With an aging population, becoming a carer-friendly workplace makes business sense. To achieve success and remain competitive, businesses need to attract and retain skilled and committed employees. Providing flexible and supportive working conditions can help you to achieve that. Read more
We are very grateful to these carers for sharing their stories and experiences of providing support to someone they care for. Our hope is that their stories will inspire and help you to understand the complexities of the caring role. Read more
The Working Carer Toolkit provides both working carers and employers with all the necessary resources to support staff with caring roles. Read more
Carers provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who without that support would not manage their daily life. Many people do not consider themselves as a carer, because they feel caring is simply an extension of their usual role as a family member or a friend. Read more
By taking a proactive approach and encouraging flexibility, you can create a culture of trust and loyalty within your workforce. With a little bit of effort, work can be a place for your employees to thrive and reach their best potential to contribute to your business. Read more
Ask Carers is where carers can come together to discuss important topics affecting carers giving feedback to help us shape and develop our services for carers. Read more
Help us run our Carer Cafe sessions smoothly and share information to and from session participants. Read more
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