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Creative Minds with hands

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together.
Creative Minds with hands

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together.
Creative Minds with hands

Get creative for an hour with us as we complete an art project together.
Creative Minds with hands

Get creative for an hour with us as we complete an art project together.

Summer of Wellbeing

Come and take part in our Summer of Wellbeing - a programme of free online wellbeing sessions and activities for anyone to come along and enjoy!
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!
Summer of Wellbeing

Come and take part in our Summer of Wellbeing - a programme of free online wellbeing sessions and activities for anyone to come along and enjoy!
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.
Example - Support us

Push already-interested visitors over the line with stories, stats and ideas. Make next steps clear
Accessibility
How do I know if I am a Carer?
Do I have to live in Gateshead to access your services?

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