Daniel Rutherford's Volunteer Blog, September 2019

Meet Daniel Rutherford, the volunteer helping us to manage our website Read more

Volunteer blog

Welcome to our volunteer blogs. Read about the volunteers who've got involved with our service and why they feel it's important to support carers in Gateshead.

Daniel Rutherford's Volunteer Blog, September 2019

Meet Daniel Rutherford, the volunteer helping us to manage our website Read more

Latest

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas for the Young Carer Service

It's a most magical time of the year! Santa's little helpers, aka the Young Carer Service, have been busy sending Christmas packs to nearly 400 children and young people.
Seasonal Mindfulness: Turning Your Living Space Into a Sanctuary

Guest blogger Lily Harris shares some tips and tricks for making your home more cosy and comforting over the winter months.
Why Self-Care Is The Best Christmas Gift

Buying gifts is a great way to show your loved ones how much they are appreciated at Christmas. Guest blogger Lily Harris explains why it's important for carers to show themselves some appreciation too, with a little bit of self-care.
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.

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.
Covid-19 (coronavirus) update

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.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Keeping active and protecting your mental wellbeing

These tips are designed to help both you and those you care for look after yourselves and protect your mental wellbeing.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidance

It's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after.
Fitness Blast

This video is about 15 minutes long and consists of five sections of one minute. Each section has a one-minute blast of cardio, arms, legs and abs. You can choose to do as many of the five sections as you want. For the one-minute blast of cardio, set the pace as fast or slow as you like
Fitness Blast

This video is about 15 minutes long and consists of three sections of five minutes. Each section has a blast of cardio, arms, legs and abs
Meditation and Self Belief

A way to relax, be calm and promote self belief. All you need is a quiet, peaceful, warm place to just let your mind wander for a while
Fitness Fix 10 Minute Workout

A very easy to follow, 10 minute routine that includes all the body and gives you a quick fitness fix. All you need is some space to move around.
Yoga and Stretch with Christine

A routine that stretches and relaxes the whole body. We work our way around the body stretching and moving. This helps to keep our bodies flexible while working on our balance.
15 Minute Fitness Blast

This routine is about 15 minutes long. It consists of three sections of five minutes. Each section has a one-minute blast of cardio, arms, legs and abs. You can do one, two or all three sections. For the one-minute blast of cardio, you set the pace. Go as fast or slow as you want