Trustees are volunteers that govern Carers Trust Tyne and Wear and ensure that we stay true to our goals. They come from all kinds of backgrounds, including being carers themselves. Are you interested in helping to guide the charity? Read more
Our Dementia Day Centre is a new service provided by Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, where individuals with Dementia and other Memory illnesses can make friends, socialise, and reminisce with others. Read more
Our Dementia Day Centre is a new service provided by Carers Trust Tyne and Wear, where individuals with Dementia and other Memory illnesses can make friends, socialise, and reminisce with others. We provide qualified staff to ensure they are safe at all times, with a range of interactive activities, including; singing, crafts, bingo and many more, they are entertained throughout the day. Lunch is also provided, with snacks and refreshments. In order to keep this running we need your support. Read more
Our Carer Support Workers take over the caring role, enabling unpaid carers to have a regular break. Find out how you can join this amazing team. Read more
A better life for carers
Our vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.
Each year we improve the lives of hundreds of young and adult carers across the borough through our expert care and support. Your help can help us to do more.
Young Carer Activity Worker Sam Allport invited to royal garden party in honour of 22 years supporting children, young people and families in Gateshead. Read more
Meet Carol Watson, our new Young Carer Service Lead! Read more
Guest blogger Lily Harris explains how burnout is a very real problem. It's not always easy to recognise when you’re heading towards burnout but there are steps you can take to prevent or alleviate it. Read more