Bethany Dodgson's Blog

My name is Bethany Dodgson, I am 26 years old & have been a carer for most of my life. Read more

Adult Carer Blog

Welcome to our Adult Carers Blogs. Read about Adult Carers and how our services have supported them.

Bethany Dodgson's Blog

My name is Bethany Dodgson, I am 26 years old & have been a carer for most of my life. Read more

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Making Christmas for Young Carers a Most Wonderful Time of the Year

A huge thank you to our supporters for helping to make Christmas a bit more special.
We're Recruiting! Carer Support Workers

We are currently hiring. Click here for information on becoming a Carer Support Worker. Closing date 5pm, 10th January 2022.
Becky and Louise’s Story

Becky and Louise help to care for their younger brother. Before the pandemic, they were already used to living with worry and restrictions on what they could enjoy as a family. Covid-19 created more challenges for them all.
Alfie's Story

The Covid-19 pandemic affected young carers in many different ways. Alfie is a young adult carer whose family experienced the virus firsthand.

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Who Are Carers?

About Carers
About us

Who we are and what we do
Young Carer Wellbeing Fund

Small grants for young carers to enable them to purchase breaks and items that relieve the caring role
Alfie's Story

The Covid-19 pandemic affected young carers in many different ways. Alfie is a young adult carer whose family experienced the virus firsthand.
Chris Ramsey Gets Crafty with Young Carers for Children in Need

Comedian Chris Ramsey entertained a slightly different crowd when he met some of our young carers for an online craft activity.
Community-based support

We provide services to clients of all ages, all with very different health needs and abilities. There is no limitation regarding age, diagnosis or personal circumstance.
Your rights as an adult carer

Your rights as an adult carer, including the right to a Carer's Assessments
Young Carer Assessments

We provide statutory Young Carer Assessments on behalf of Gateshead Council. They consider the impact that caring has on a young carer's life and what we can do to offer support.
Big Thank You to Johnsons for Supporting Young Carers Heading to Secondary School

Each year we try to find ways to support young carers as they make the transition from primary to secondary school. A simple but important part of this is providing a pack of useful stationary.
Pauline Steele

CEO, Carers Trust Tyne and Wear