Become a Trustee

Join our Board of Trustees

New board members are nominated and recruited for their skills and expertise, take a look at our current members to see what they each bring to the charity. If you think you would like to join our board of trustees please download and read through our Trustee Application Pack, then contact us.

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Online Carer Café

Take a short break and join us and other carers for a video call and a cuppa. We get together every Wednesday afternoon!
Online Carer Café

Take a short break and join us and other carers for a video call and a cuppa. We get together every Wednesday afternoon!
Online Carer Café

Take a short break and join us and other carers for a video call and a cuppa. We get together every Wednesday afternoon!
Online Carer Café

Take a short break and join us and other carers for a video call and a cuppa. We get together every Wednesday afternoon!

Travelling and Transport as a carer

As an unpaid carer, you may be entitled to certain discounts and support packages to help you travel. We've compiled a list of local, regional, and national schemes to help you!
Gateshead Council invite you to share your views on Adult Social Care services

You're invited to have your say on how to improve service in Adult Social Care. Gateshead Council are hosting a series of meetings throughout March and April 2024.
January Catch-Up

As we welcome in the new year, Susie has been busy and has lots of news to share as we catch up with her!
Better late than never!

Life can be very busy - especially for carers and we often put our own hopes and dreams to the back of the list. Well, Susie thinks we should be Better Late Than Never as she reflects on her achievements this year.
Green Hearts in Gateshead

Carer, business owner, and award-nominee Helen catches up with us to share her story on juggling these roles.
Become a Trustee

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!
A Carer-friendly Summer Activity Guide 2023

We've compiled a list of local carer-friendly activities to try over the Summer! Take a look and check back throughout the Summer as more activities are added!
Carer Support in Local Hospitals

Trips to the hospital can be quite a regular occurrence. Learn more about how they are able to support carers during the visit to the hospital.
Walking in Gateshead

Fancy a stroll? Walking is a brilliant way to relieve some stress while also exercising and discovering your local area.
Carers' Emergency Support Service

As a carer, you want to do your best for the person you look after – but what happens if you are unexpectedly unable to care for them? A Carers' Emergency Plan can help.

Donate to Gateshead Carers

We’re reaching out to more and more people who don't see themselves as carers before they reach crisis point. We 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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