Caring for a family member or friend in Northumberland?
If you provide or intend to provide care or support for a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their age, physical or mental illness or disability we're here to support you in your caring role.
We work with Northumberland County 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 Northumberland.
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 Northumberland
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Northumberland, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make. Click here for support.
Local carer support services with Carers Northumberland
Carers Northumberland supports those of us living across Northumberland and looking after a family member or friend. They offer:
- A carers card to all registered carers
- Information and advice to support you in your caring role
- Support for young carers under 18
- Small grants to enable carers to take short breaks from caring known as a Carer Support Fund
- Carers groups
- Training on education and employment
- Emergency care planning
Help with addiction
Escape Family Support - family support if you or the person you're caring for is affected by alcohol or drugs (offering a range of services, courses and activities).Other support services include
Help for carers from Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council - Living independently at home