Volunteer

Volunteers play an essential part in making Gateshead Carers a successfully run charity by giving their time, talents, energy, and enthusiasm.

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AGM Livestream 2020

Come and watch our AGM from the comfort of your own home!
Pumpkin Stew

A lovely vegetarian stew that is tasty and hearty in the winter months. Just chop it and cook it in one pot - saves on the dishes too!
Telephone Befriending for Carers

We offer carers a telephone befriending service to help them take a short break from their role and to enjoy some company.
Carer Survey 2020

We need your help to shape how we can best support you now and in the future. Please let us know about how you provide care.

Carer Survey 2020

We need your help to shape how we can best support you now and in the future. Please let us know about how you provide care.
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!
Your Wellbeing

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

We work with a wide range of communities across Gateshead to provide a bespoke, confidential service for all unpaid carers in Gateshead.
Share your stories

Our carers stories is a place for people to tell and read about the experiences of carers and what advice they'd like to share with others.

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!
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.
Accessibility
How do I know if I am a Carer?
Do I have to live in Gateshead to access your services?
Homeworking and Homeschooling

Read how Covid-19 has affected one of our carers as they cope with being a working parent carer.
Do I need to register as a carer with my GP?

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