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I never thought my volunteering would lead me to learn Arabic!

I began volunteering for Gateshead Carers in September 2018 working on the main Reception desk. At that time there were only a small number of volunteers however last year a Volunteering Programme was set up headed by Claire Parker who is the Volunteer Co-ordinator. As a result of this programme being set up more volunteers were recruited. I have met quite a few of them over the past few months but one volunteer who has inspired me greatly is a gentleman called Waseem...
Healthwatch Survey seeks your experiences during Covid-19

Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead are seeking people’s experiences of social care and health services as we all work through the COVID-19 pandemic. This could be in a hospital, care home, NHS 111 or mental health services, to name but a few.
I feel Covid robbed me of my last weeks with my mam

Caring for my elderly parents through Covid
Wellbeing Tent

Come in and share your top tip for keeping well! You might have a tasty recipe or a fantastic photo that you could share with us.

Volunteers Week

Celebrate Volunteers' Week 2020 with us!
Wellbeing Tips

Join members of our team as they share regular Top Tips on Wellbeing including practical things for you to try today. We hope you find them both helpful and enjoyable to watch.
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.
PEAS IN A POD ALLOTMENT APPEAL

Help make our community allotment accessible for all carers. It provides a peaceful green haven for Carers to enjoy time away from their caring roles. A place to simply put your feet up and relax or to get more active and tend to the fruit and veg.
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.

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