Newcastle Carers

Newcastle Carers support adults, children and young people who care for someone living in Newcastle upon Tyne. To talk to someone about your caring role, or for information or advice, call their Carers Information line. This is a free, confidential and non-judgmental service. Helping carers to find ways to make their situation easier. They provide:

• information, advice and support for young adults and adults
• information, advice and support for young carers and their family
• support groups
• counselling
• grants through the Carers Wellbeing Fund
• events and activities
• help for carers in work or looking for work through the Working for Carers project.
• training for carers
• support for refugees and asylum seeker carers
• complementary therapies such as massage and aromatherapy

They run drop in sessions where carers can turn up for help without an appointment at their Byker office and at Gosforth Library, Cruddas Park GP Surgery and Westerhope Community Association. See their website for the days and times of the drop in sessions.

Professionals can refer people for support online, by email or phone.

Newcastle Carers is a designated Safe Place for people with learning disabilities. They are an independent charity.

Newcastle Carers is commissioned by Newcastle City Council to provide support to carers.