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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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Understanding Your Right to Request Flexible Working Hours

Carer Wellbeing Facilitator, Mandy Ramsey considers how homeworking due to the COVID19 pandemic has affected working carers. Many have hugely benefitted from this opportunity and want to continue with working from home as much possible. Understanding your right to request flexible working hours is key.
COVID-19 Booster vaccinations for unpaid carers

A plan has been released to offer COVID-19 booster vaccines from September 2021.
New Podcast - Care to Chat?

We have recently created a brand new podcast for carers and supporters. Find out all about it and more.
Care to Chat? - Episode 3 | Carer Café

Grab a cuppa and join us as we chat about our Carer Café sessions with our Café regulars.

Register as a carer with us

We provide confidential wellbeing support services ranging from sharing useful information, guidance and advice, to emotional support. Our focus is on helping you achieve your goals and living the life you want.
Refer a carer to us

If you are working with a carer and would like them to access our wellbeing services, you can refer them to us by simply completing our secure online form or call us on 0191 4900121.
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!
Communities

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

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

Gift a Carer a Chance for Change

We’re reaching out to more and more 'hidden' carers before they reach crisis point, but 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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