What can they offer support with? (For example – housing, debt, social opportunities)

• Emotional and practical support
• Training
• Short breaks and activities
• Support with benefits

 

Who can use the service?

Anyone who is an upaid carr for an adult in Gateshead

Details of what the service does or provides.

Gatehead Carers have experienced Support Workers offering confidential 1-2-1 support to help carers manage many of the emotional and pratical issues they face in their caring role. They work to ensure that carers have improved health and wellbeing by making sure they are claiming the right financial support for their situation and help them to access short breaks from their caring role. They also provide specialist training sessions to equip carers with the essential Knowledge and skills for an easier and more fulfilling life.

Contact details

John Haswell House
8-9 Gladstone Terrace
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 4DY

Tel: 0191 4900121
Fax: 0191 4900128
E-Mail: enquiries@gatesheadcarers.com

Web:www.gatesheadcarers.com
Twitter:www.twitter.com/gatesheadcarers Facebook:www.facebook.com/gatesheadcarers

When is it available?

Time vary depending on activities. Contact for details