Caring for a family member or friend in Gateshead?
If you look after someone regularly, perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, we're here to support you in your caring role.
We work with Gateshead Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already on offer.
Kick-start with our Email Course
To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Gateshead.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Connect with others in a similar situation
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or on our online cuppas.
Speak to someone
If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role, our Carer Support Team are available seven days a week including in the evenings and at weekends too.
You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you.
Ask our Mobilise Assistant anything
Whether you're struggling to find help with the cost of caring or incontinence, hospital discharge or respite, our AI-powered Mobilise Assistant is here to help you get quick answers about caring.
Pop your questions in and get answers in seconds.
Support for you in Gateshead
If you're a carer supporting someone in Gateshead, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
Local support services for adult and young carers with Carers Federation
The Caregivers Connected service offers support to all those caring for someone residing in Gateshead. It is delivered by Carers Federation.
This service is free to access and is funded by Gateshead Council and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB). They can support with:
- Information, advice and guidance
- Benefits advice
- Adult and young carer assessments
- Parent carer needs assessments
- Peer support groups
- Caregiver involvement opportunities e.g., Expert Panels
- A volunteer-led support service
- Wellbeing fund
- Skills and training workshops for adult caregivers and young adult carers
- Outreach activities for young and young adult carers.
For information on the full range of services available, please contact Carers Federation.
In partnership with
Gateshead Council
