There has been a significant rise in the number of people providing unpaid care since the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Fun breaks and activities for children and young people Read more
Our Carer Support Workers take over your care role in the home so you can have much-deserved break. Read more
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A better life for carers
Covid-19 is affecting charities all over the UK. We're responding to Government, NHS and Carers Trust advice whilst trying to deliver services as best as we can. As advice changes, we'll need to change too. We'll do our best to keep everyone up to date with what's happening.
Pauline Steele and Diane Sandford attended the Weston Charity Awards winners' celebration event 10th October 2019 following our year as part of the Pilotlight project
There's plenty of ways that you or your team can support carers by fundraising on our behalf. We've got some fun ideas to get you thinking!
My name is Bethany Dodgson, I am 26 years old & have been a carer for most of my life. Read more
Hilton Newcastle Gateshead have been a great supporter of activities for young carers. Read about how they've helped and why they feel it's important to support our children and young people. Read more
Hello, my name is Amy. I am 17 years old and I am a young carer. Read more
Did you know that Christine Tindale from the Young Carer Service is also a personal trainer? She’s been busy making exercise videos to keep teenage young carers fit and active. Read more
Read the latest updates from the Young Carer Service about the activities and support we'll be providing this summer. Read more